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Hi guys,

How many main power points are you using for your marine tank? I'm in the mist of planning my 5ft tank and I'm facing an electrical problem. I only have one main power point to power the folowing equipment,

1) 0.5hp or 1hp chiller

2) 300W MH (150W*2)

3) 160W T5

4) 4 * pumps (including one MD55)

5) A couple of in-tank wave makers

I might be adding more equipment in the future and I'm concerned about the safety issues pertaining to using one main point. Even if I were to use an extension cord, the load would still be on a single NCB and I'm also worried about fire.

Would appreciate it you guys could provide some feedbacks.

Thanks :)

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me not an electric man, but i am only using one main powerpoint with two extensions, each extension can support 6 power socket.

and all my sockets is taken up, some socket even have 2 applicances plugs on it.......so far so good.......except when lighting strike close by there might be a power trip.......

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me not an electric man, but i am only using one main powerpoint with two extensions, each extension can support 6 power socket.

and all my sockets is taken up, some socket even have 2 applicances plugs on it.......so far so good.......except when lighting strike close by there might be a power trip.......

tt's dangerous. . .

i have 3 main power points, with additional 4 extension plugs, total sockets used is 18.

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6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim

Skimmer: Deltec AP851

Calcium Reactor:

Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2

Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer

Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060

Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2

Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator

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dude, i believe it might be possible to use only a single output if ur tank is less than 2ft. But for a 5ft. . no way. . .

Let's do a simple calculation:

1) Return pumps x 2

2) Chiller pump

3) Skimmer pump

4) Wavemaker x1 or x2

5) Main Lightings x2

6) Cabinet lightings x1

7) Chiller

8) Calcium reactor (in future)

9) Controllers/monitos of any sort

10) Fan

the list can go on. . to be on the safe side, need to invest in more output.

300 Gallon Reef Paradise

6X2.5X2.5 FT Tank : 4x2x2 ft sump : 2x1x2 ft refugim

Skimmer: Deltec AP851

Calcium Reactor:

Lightings: Aqualight T5 Retrofit, 150 watt MH X2

Chiller: Hailea HC-500A model w/ Aquabee 2000

Ozonizer: Hailea HLO-300 Digital ozonizer

Wavemaker: Tunze 6080, Tunze 6060

Return Pumps: Aquabee 5000 x2

Other equipments: Aquabee 2000, Quietone 1200, 5L Co2 Cylinder w/ Dupla regulator

American Marine Wireless Thermometer

Reefing is a dedication, not a competition.

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any expert know what the maximum load (Watts) one main putput can support?

I think that regardless of how many extension is used, as long as the total load does not exceed the maximum load for one main output it should be ok, rite???

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main thing here is the current rating of individual item draw

and also the current rating the extension wire/plug/socket/mcb

can stand without overheat the plastic.

so simple calculation :

1) Return pumps x 2 (50W x 2 =100w, 0.5A)

2) Chiller pump (50w, 0.25A)

3) Skimmer pump (100w, 0.5A)

4) Wavemaker x1 or x2 (25 x 4 = 100w, 0.5A)

5) Main Lightings x2 (150x2 = 300W, 1.5A)

6) Cabinet lightings x1 (20w, 0.125A)

7) Chiller (300w, 1.5A)

8) Calcium reactor (in future) (50W pump , 0.25A)

9) Controllers/monitos of any sort (0.2A)

10) Fan (0.2A)

total approx 6A.

Mcb rating is 20A/15A

Socket/Extension rating ??

wire rating??

so the only concern here will be the extension/socket/wire/plug that you

use. As it may not withstand the 6A rating.

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It's still better to seperate into 2 different source, it might be a hazard. As most of the aquarium power point are 24/7, fire can occurs easily if overheated. For my case, I got 3 source, one source to 6 socket, one source to 4 socket, and last one to my light without extention (due to the timer too big, so no choice). :lol:

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main thing here is the current rating of individual item draw

and also the current rating the extension wire/plug/socket/mcb

can stand without overheat the plastic.

so simple calculation :

1) Return pumps x 2 (50W x 2 =100w, 0.5A)

2) Chiller pump (50w, 0.25A)

3) Skimmer pump (100w, 0.5A)

4) Wavemaker x1 or x2 (25 x 4 = 100w, 0.5A)

5) Main Lightings x2 (150x2 = 300W, 1.5A)

6) Cabinet lightings x1 (20w, 0.125A)

7) Chiller (300w, 1.5A)

8) Calcium reactor (in future) (50W pump , 0.25A)

9) Controllers/monitos of any sort (0.2A)

10) Fan (0.2A)

total approx 6A.

Mcb rating is 20A/15A

Socket/Extension rating ??

wire rating??

so the only concern here will be the extension/socket/wire/plug that you

use. As it may not withstand the 6A rating.

MCB rating is standard at 20A/15A for homes?

Thats what I'm worried about, was told the same MCB might be shared by several other points.

For safety sake, my last resort would be to have an electrician tap the incoming mains and have a seperate MCB.

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