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Old 01-13-2007, 11:10 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello. I have 120 gallon tank. What type of surge protector is everyone using?
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Old 01-13-2007, 01:35 PM   #2 (permalink)
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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 ...
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..
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Old 01-13-2007, 03:15 PM   #3 (permalink)
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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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Old 01-13-2007, 05:17 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I use a 8 plug metal case one I got from walmart. I also a GFI in my outlet.


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