how many electrical outlets suggested?

griffithimage · #1 10/12/2007, 02:02 PM

Hi, I will be getting an electrician to install electrical outlets dedicated to my tank setup. (220 gallon) I'm trying to avoid using lots of powerbars and I have a dedicated circuit. How many plugs should I put in? It seems as if there are a million things to plug in and a million things I haven't thought of yet.

Thanks

barbra · #2 10/12/2007, 02:19 PM

How many depends on what you are plugging in. Then a couple of extra for other stuff you haven't thought of or hasn't yet been invented. Use your common sense and talk to the electrician about what he's comfortable with.

griffithimage · #3 10/12/2007, 02:28 PM

How many do most people have and maybe I'll take an average.

techigirl78 · #4 10/12/2007, 02:40 PM

Have you considered 2 dedicated breakers? That way if GFI blows one circuit, you still have the other to keep your tank running.

tank o tang · #5 10/12/2007, 02:57 PM

Figure simple set up =

4 - lights
4 or more - powerheads
2 - skimmer
1 - return pump
1 - fudge light
? - stand and canopy fans
2 - heaters
1- chiller

some can be eliminated by pluging into a controller or a timed light strip.

Any additions?

barbra · #6 10/12/2007, 02:58 PM

It is unlikely that anyone will be able to spoon-feed you an answer without knowing your setup in detail and what your future plans are.