GFCI Adapter Use

[Blooze]

Is there any reason a gfci adapter can’t be used continuously long term? I was going to use a Woods 14650006-6 adapter with a Tripplite industrial surge protector PM6SN1 or the power strip version for our first tank (Spec V). I know an outlet would be better and a breaker better yet, but because we are rural it’s $150 just for the trip fee for an electrician and I don’t touch mains anymore. So we wait until we have several items that need attention unless it’s an emergency.

If I use the adapter any issue with using the surge protector, or is the power strip a better option?

 

[Andy Sager]

How much are you willing to chance a house fire?
I don't believe that kind of adaptor is safe for continuous use but I would check with an electrician to confirm.

 

[Blooze]

How much are you willing to chance a house fire?
I don't believe that kind of adaptor is safe for continuous use but I would check with an electrician to confirm.

I don't believe it is made for continuous use most likely. I do know that GFCIs are supposed to fail so the are off, unlike the first generation ones that wouldn't shut the power off when the safety mechanism quit working. It'll be roughly $300 to install one GFCI outlet and closer to $450 for a breaker unfortunately. If I had the $$$ to get the few other things I need done right now it would end up being cheaper. Tripplite makes a GCI power strip ($$) and Woods makes a contractor GFCI power box (that's rated for outdoor use) as well.

Probably be better just to abandon the whole tank project and move on to something else.

 

[Andy Sager]

I don't believe it is made for continuous use most likely. I do know that GFCIs are supposed to fail so the are off, unlike the first generation ones that wouldn't shut the power off when the safety mechanism quit working. It'll be roughly $300 to install one GFCI outlet and closer to $450 for a breaker unfortunately. If I had the $$$ to get the few other things I need done right now it would end up being cheaper. Tripplite makes a GCI power strip ($$) and Woods makes a contractor GFCI power box (that's rated for outdoor use) as well.

Probably be better just to abandon the whole tank project and move on to something else.

Better to do things right than do things with your fingers crossed that it works.

 

[Blooze]

Better to do things right than do things with your fingers crossed that it works.

Yes sir. We've had this tank for a few years now another 6 months won’t make a difference. It’s at least leak tested now Thank you.