Power Strip Brands

Hello,

I have been reading up on fire safety and how power strips are so important. There are so many power strips on the market and I have no idea which ones are worth anything? Does anybody have any suggestions for a good one - Price doesn't matter.

I would be plugging in my heater, skimmer, two lights, filter & power head.

Thanks for any suggestions!!!

 

coralife power strip. Single Digital Power Center has 4 constant-power outlets and 4 alternating timer-controlled outlets (2 daytime/2 nighttime). Enhanced digital feature allows alternating timer to set the day-night cycle at different times of the day at different days of the week. dr fosters...

Also the best thing you can do is to put in "GFCI" is a ground fault circuit interrupter outlet.
If your receptacle is not GFCI either replace the receptacle or add GFCI Outlet Adapter to the current receptacle.

 

If budget allows it, run a dedicated circuit from the electrical panel with a GFCI breaker. This would give you a more consistent power supply also, watch the lights dim when your refrigerator kicks on and you'll see what I'm talking about. Any licensed electrician can add a plug easily, much cheaper than you think I might add.

 

I use the Coralife dual timer for my lights, no probs for about 4 months now.

 

I wouldnt recommend the coralife strip if you have MH's. Some bad personal experiences with that deal right there...

 

For my knowledge what happened with your coralife?

 

The power draw from a MH light will fry them. I went through 3 of them before finally calling them about it, only to have them tell me they aren't designed to handle MH's.

 

Second time I've heard this, I'm running PC's so not as much Amperage, but what happened with you?