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Mikemeets
06-21-2014, 03:13 AM
Why do i have power issues on my aquarium? Sometimes trips the power... any idea? To small amp trip switch? Cant handle the load or a faulty heater, pump ens?
Wes
06-21-2014, 08:02 AM
A normal 15 amp circuit can take 1800 watts but it is recomended to go 80% of that which is about 1400 continuous watts. Can trip over 1600 watts. The heater + the pump + anything else on that circuit = watts. If they are on an extention cord the wire thickness of the cord can have an affect also. Some one using a blow dryer on the same circuit is usually the culprit.
nvladik
06-21-2014, 08:16 AM
Are you using FGCI circuit for the aquarium equipment? If so, I had an issue with my aquaticlife fixture and HomeDepot FGCI, went with lowes and everything started working. I was way underpowered, 600w on. 15amp circuit, it just wasn't happy with the light ballast.
Madaboutdiscus
06-21-2014, 10:57 AM
I use a surge protector on mine that seems to make a difference. Not to mention all our outlets are crappy and won't hold cords. They fall out.

~Victoria
rickztahone
06-21-2014, 01:27 PM
I use a surge protector on mine that seems to make a difference. Not to mention all our outlets are crappy and won't hold cords. They fall out.

~Victoria

That is an easy fix for piece of mind.
Mikemeets
06-21-2014, 01:40 PM
I can get a serge protector and ill do that anyways... guess what was causing the power trips???? The blody fridge and my whole family was blaming the tanks hahaha but ill def use the serge plig adaptor

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Madaboutdiscus
06-21-2014, 01:41 PM
Yeah and most surges are cheaper these days. I got a set which had the surge and extension cord and one of those you plug into the outlet that creates more outlets for 10 dollars

~Victoria
Mikemeets
06-21-2014, 01:42 PM
Thanx guys im gonna buy one on payday... im a poor man livin in africa hahaha... welcome to sunny south africa lol

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Crunchy
06-21-2014, 01:59 PM
Could be due to uneven power supply. Either a UPS or power conditioner may help. I use a UPS to help with power trips.
Mikemeets
06-21-2014, 02:08 PM
Ive been thinkin of UPS but only last 30min and it pricy in my country.