Surge Protector

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  1. aduvall

    aduvall Plankton

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    Hello. I have 120 gallon tank. What type of surge protector is everyone using?
    Thanks
    Angie
     
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  3. djnzlab1

    djnzlab1 Aiptasia Anemone

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    really good idea

    HI,
    I went to lowes and they had GFI built into a three outlet short extension cord it works great, Its saved my ars a few times already:eek: ...
    Other wise maybe one of those defrbulators is a good thing..::) I assume thats what you want is a GFI a surge protector will not prevent shock a gfi will not allow any current if its shorted out. 1 tiny drop of saltwater anywhere will short out things like power strips( I plug my Power strips into the GFI making it safe), ditto lights, heaters pupmps into the power strip into the GFI .. Did I miss anything, i ve shorted everything at least twice ina couple months its a learning curve..
    Doug
    psps I Have both GFI the first seems to be more sensative...the second came from Lowes'

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  4. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    im using a standard 4 point surge board on a extention lead , w/ a weather proof (clipsal)cover over top to keep any moisture out
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  5. Urban_s

    Urban_s Sea Dragon

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    I use a 8 plug metal case one I got from walmart. I also a GFI in my outlet.