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Originally Posted by Triggerjay  Remember to size your wire according to the breaker or fuse you install... If you use a 20a fuse or breaker, you have to run #12 wire.... I have two dedicated 20a circuts for my system. One feeds the basement stuff, at 9.74a full load, and the other powers the main display at 10.2 a,... I have the breakers situated in the panel so they are directly oppisite each other. (One on each bus), this way the load is split as even as possible. NEVER put more than an 80% load on the fuse or breaker. This means if you use a 20a breaker, you only want a MAX of 16a actual amperage pulling on the breaker. You can go to the library, and take a look at the NEC 2008 book.. (National electrical code)..
Jason |
Here's the best info so far in this thread...If you're having a dedicated circuit pulled for the fish tank, have 2 separate circuits pulled in so you can split the load for the safety of your tank. Be sure to properly size the wire for the max load on the circuit. IIRC, the NEC limits you to 20 amps for a standard outlet/circuit.
Next, if you're just going to install a different breaker on an existing line, BE CAREFUL you don't just install a larger breaker because the sparky's (electricians) install the smallest wire the circuit is rated for, (cost control) and overloading the wire can (and often does) cause house fires.