Multiple plug-ins

[maddybrat]

Hi,
I have a ten gallon and a 29 gallon(still cycling) I need more outlets and I want to buy one if those that have several plugins. My question is that if I already have one can I have another one in a different outlet . They are both on the same breaker.

 

[fort384]

What matters is what the circuit is rated for and how much you have plugged in. Most small aquarium stuff is not drawing a lot of amperage. You do not want to daisy chain 2 of them together however. They should both be plugged into the outlet.

 

[mfdrookie516]

In addition... they should both be plugged in to a GFCI or be a powerstrip which includes a GFCI. Aquarium equipment should never be plugged in to a standard outlet or regular old surge protector.

 

[maddybrat]

Okay! Thanks! Yeah the will be plugged into different outlets. Sorry if this wasn't the right place to post this.

 

[mfdrookie516]

^ I moved it to the right place It's now in the General Hardware/Equipment Discussion.

 

[maddybrat]

Oh, I knew there was something like that but I couldn't find it! Lol. So many sections! But thank you. My mom was worried about me burning the house down!

 

[Sparky74]

In addition... they should both be plugged in to a GFCI or be a powerstrip which includes a GFCI. Aquarium equipment should never be plugged in to a standard outlet or regular old surge protector.

+1 That little wonder of technology will keep you undead.

 

[HUKIT]

+1 That little wonder of technology will keep you undead.

That and you don't need to wire them either.

trc shockshield gfci - SAFETY