What Powerbar With Timer Are You Guys Using ?

[Luke.]

jist as the title says , I have a canadian tire one around $30 but I've had about 50 power outages and I think it's gone down hill a lot since .. Any ideas for a new better one .
( and not a apex , to rich for me )

 

[Friendly]

hey Luke, I would look at getting yourself a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) from CyberPower, Tripp Lite or APC.

they have back up battery power if power goes out and surge protection..usually 4 plugs for each and you can get these for about $50 from the likes of BestBuy or Staples.

 

[Joshbrookkate]

Are your outlets GFCI? If not, use a GFCI power bar. GFCI is a must when using electricity around water.
I use Tripplite GFCI power bars. Love 'em.
Thinking of getting a Tripplite UPS, too.

 

[Luke.]

Are your outlets GFCI? If not, use a GFCI power bar. GFCI is a must when using electricity around water.
I use Tripplite GFCI power bars. Love 'em.
Thinking of getting a Tripplite UPS, too.

The new house is still on fuses .. When we start the basement renos late this year/early next year , we are getting a new box and everything else up to par not to sure tht they are can't remmeber they just arnt as good as the place I was at.

 

[Luke.]

hey Luke, I would look at getting yourself a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) from CyberPower, Tripp Lite or APC.

they have back up battery power if power goes out and surge protection..usually 4 plugs for each and you can get these for about $50 from the likes of BestBuy or Staples.

And is in on timers ?

 

[Friendly]

I will have to get GFCI power bars because I'm on fuses as well. my apartment is from the late 40's.

Josh, do you know if the hardware used for tanks have any special requirements? for instance, most UPS have an artificial sine wave, which for many electronics isn't good anymore. that's one reason why I mentioned CyberPower because they have introduced several models with pure sine wave.

 

[Friendly]

And is in on timers ?

hey Luke, no, you'd still have to add timers.

based on a good review associated to aquarium use, I bought the Leviton LT113-10W. you can see that review here:
http://spec-tanks.com/budget-aquarium-light-controller-leviton-plug-in-timer-model-lt113-10w-review/

 

[Skim]

This what I have, well 2 one for plant tank and one for reef seems to work well. 2 yellow outlets are run by timer for lights and 2 blue are run by timmer but run in reverse so you can plug Sump light in are if you have Moon lights. Then there are 4 regular outlets. Pet Smart has them. I have them plugged into a power center like you would get for you TV Surround sound system.




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[Aquatic Dreams]

While not a power bar I found this at Walmart a few weeks back and find it very useful.



With my Biocube came a pump with some hose for easier water changes. I hated bending down to unplug the pump every time so was looking for an extension with a switch. I didn't think I'd find one with a FOOT SWTICH! I'm thinking of getting another to connect the pump/powerhead from my Biocube to make it a simple one click for feeding time.

These are $10 at WalMart .... http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/woods-foot-switch-light-control/6000016948879. However it will only accept two-prong cords. Sorry to sidestep the thread here I just figured it was somewhat relevant to the topic. Carry on .... .

 

[Friendly]

further to AD's post, if you must have the ground plug, you can buy and splice this DIY footswitch into the circuit:
https://www.amazon.com/Satco-81163-Switch-STEP-BUTTON/dp/B000V52Y8U

 

[AdInfinitum]

jist as the title says , I have a canadian tire one around $30 but I've had about 50 power outages and I think it's gone down hill a lot since .. Any ideas for a new better one .
( and not a apex , to rich for me )

Have you replaced the back-up battery? If they start going buggy with their programming that's usually the cause. Assuming it's a digital programmable one.

 

[Luke.]

Have you replaced the back-up battery? If they start going buggy with their programming that's usually the cause. Assuming it's a digital programmable one.

I'll gave to check it tonight

 

[Canadianeh]

I have to get one of these too. You never know when the power is out.

How can you tell how much equipment you can plug in an UPS, and how long it will last when the power is out?

 

[Friendly]

hey eh, you need to calculate maximum wattage consumed for all your bits. once you have that, let me know and I'll help you calculate the appropriate UPS for you.

 

[Aquatic Dreams]

For battery backup there's always the Coral Box Powercell as well.

Not sure if this would be as useful as the larger UPS but probably cheaper. From my understanding a single Jebao RW-4 will run for 48 hours on the lowest setting with this unit.

 

[Canadianeh]

Luke, which one did you get?

Anyone knows how to decide between 15A or 20A powerbar/surge protector?

Also can i plug powerstrip to an battery backup?

 

[Luke.]

Luke, which one did you get?

Anyone knows how to decide between 15A or 20A powerbar/surge protector?

Also can i plug powerstrip to an battery backup?

Good questions , only thing is im cheap and havnt gotten one yet lol (im having canister issues so I'll be working on that tomorrow I think .) :/

 

[Albz]

My house runs in fuses too so i should really buy one of these ups thingys lol... Which one would i need?? I got a small bc29g so maybe i wont need a big one...

 

[Canadianeh]

I am thinking of getting the cyberpower one. Do I need one with sine wave? Also, do you think 1500VA or 900 watts UPS is too much to run a 150 watts heater, skimmer, tank pump, ATO, heater controller, nanobox duo LED, and Ecotech powerhead?

 

[scubasteve]

I thought those were pretty much made so you could save and shut down your computer before the ups dies out??? For a quick power outage they seem great but figuring a day outage or more than a couple hours your still in trouble aren't you? As for power bar get one rated for outdoor use its a few dollars more but won't be affected by condensation. As for timers they are all cheap garbage unless it comes built in.