Light Timers & Power Strips??

Virginia Reef · 05-08-2002, 06:08 PM

I am looking for power strips and timers for my reef tank. Some the products (especially timers) that I find at the local home improvement stores say not for aquarium use. I haven’t been able to find these items on the various web sites that I use for other equipment.

Do the items marked “not for aquarium use” provide good service? Can anyone direct me to a source for good quality electrical components that will last in the salty environment under our tanks?

Thanks for your input.

organicreefer · 05-09-2002, 01:00 AM

you shouldnt be looking for something that can withstand any enviroment-you need to protect the electrical outlet/plugs from salt/water.

**scubadude** · 05-09-2002, 08:42 AM

You can get the cheap 7-8 dollar timers (thats how much they are at the local HD here) you just have to make sure they are out of water/saltcreep zones IMO.

Virginia Reef · 05-09-2002, 08:51 AM

Thanks for the input.

05-08-2002, 06:08 PM	#1
Virginia Reef Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Forest, VA Posts: 28	Light Timers & Power Strips?? I am looking for power strips and timers for my reef tank. Some the products (especially timers) that I find at the local home improvement stores say not for aquarium use. I haven’t been able to find these items on the various web sites that I use for other equipment. Do the items marked “not for aquarium use” provide good service? Can anyone direct me to a source for good quality electrical components that will last in the salty environment under our tanks? Thanks for your input.

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05-09-2002, 01:00 AM	#2
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	you shouldnt be looking for something that can withstand any enviroment-you need to protect the electrical outlet/plugs from salt/water.

05-09-2002, 08:42 AM	#3
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,232	You can get the cheap 7-8 dollar timers (thats how much they are at the local HD here) you just have to make sure they are out of water/saltcreep zones IMO.

05-09-2002, 08:51 AM	#4
Virginia Reef Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Forest, VA Posts: 28	Thanks for the input.

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