plug strips for aquariums

[James_in_MN]

So I found a discounted surge protector by CyberPower that allows for multiple transformers (my light timer will fit into one of those spots nicely), so I bought two to replace the super cheapo Wal-Mart plug strips that have plugs blocked because of transformers. Then, as I read the fine print on one of the surge protectors, I noticed that it said it won't cover use with aquariums.

I don't suppose I should take it back and look for one that's aquarium-specific, should I? I imagine that almost all surge protectors will have that annoying fine print on them.

 

[mfdrookie516]

As long as it's plugged in to a GFCI outlet, it'll be fine. that's most likely why they put that on there, since surge protectors are NOT GFCI's.

 

[James_in_MN]

Well, my apartment only has GFCI outlets in the kitchen and bathroom, not the bedrooms or living/dining rooms. Which means that none of my aquariums are plugged into GFCI outlets.

 

[mfdrookie516]

That's easy. I just made some plug ins out of GFCI outlets, plastic boxes, a short piece of wire, and an extension cord plug.

 

[Super_Blueberry]

That's easy. I just made some plug ins out of GFCI outlets, plastic boxes, a short piece of wire, and an extension cord plug.

That sounds like its up to code, hehe

 

[mfdrookie516]

It's more in line with code than not having it plugged in to a gfci at all. Who cares if it's a little redneck, it works. I also don't regularly have code inspectors over to check out my DIY projects either.