Electrical Panel

Reef Geek · 12-21-2003, 05:01 PM

Since adding my sump last month I got really tired of unplugging & plugging my return pump to do feeding. So I started thinking about adding a switch in-line. And as long as I was adding a switch I saw these awesome digital timers at Home Depot and just had to incorporate them. And why not get rid of the power strip completely and add a bunch of three prong outlets. Well, here are the results.

Full Shot
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo....php?photo=752

Switch Detail
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo....php?photo=753

Timer Detail
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo....php?photo=754

openbrain · 12-21-2003, 05:44 PM

Reef geek, Isn't it funny how all you want to do is go to the hardware store for one piece of pipe, "just one" and you come home with a closed loop system.

I like the way the timers fit into an elec. outlet box. where they expensive?

TDEVIL · 12-21-2003, 07:09 PM

looken good RG, i too like the timers, i also like the switch

i too have the problem of going to the HD and comming home with the bed of my truck full (same with the LFS)
i am now not allowed to got the LFS, HD, or Sears w/o the wife

Don, the timers are $35 (which i dont think is all that bad)
Here is the link for it

TD

openbrain · 12-21-2003, 07:35 PM

Lmao!!!!! Banned from the stores we love.... Damn!!!!! Teri Just rolls her eyes everytime I get that glazed over look.

Wow! $35. thats not bad at all. I bought a timer for the front porch light but it was this crank type timer and it didn't last very long. I'm going to have to get a couple of those

Reef Geek · 12-23-2003, 02:46 PM

Thanks for the comments.
It was funny cause I was standing in front of all the electrical stuff at HD when the guy came up to me and said, "Hey Justin, you've got that look on your face again. You're planning the project right now in your head arent you." He was right.

Craig Manoukian · 12-23-2003, 02:50 PM

I'll take the liberty to post them here so you don't have to open another browser window. Great work Reef Geek!

Craig Manoukian · 12-23-2003, 02:51 PM

Craig Manoukian · 12-23-2003, 02:51 PM

mwrager · 12-23-2003, 03:15 PM

Looking Good, love the timers

Reef Geek · 12-24-2003, 02:49 PM

Thanks all for the comments. One problem though. The GFI ships tripped, and I plugged it in to reset it and test it out before installing it. It wont reset. I screwed up some wiring somewhere, gotta tear it apart and ohm everything out. Merry Christmas

wooddood · 12-24-2003, 03:07 PM

very nice,good luck with the gfci.

mwrager · 12-24-2003, 04:10 PM

What was the total cost

Reef Geek · 12-24-2003, 05:29 PM

I dont know exactly, but definately less than $70. The timers were the most expensive at $30 each. I could have gone with regular appliance timers and kept it under $30. But come on, they're digital. Digital = Cool Factor!!

johnlewis · 01-06-2004, 10:15 PM

What are the timers setting parameters could you use them for a wave timer ?

Reef Geek · 01-07-2004, 12:39 AM

No, the timers only support 7 on/off times, so they are mostly suited to lighting.
Update: I stated earlier that I was having problems with the GFI, well I called it a night shortly after I ran into the problem and thought about it through the night. Came back the next day, and pushed the reset switch again and it worked perfectly. Tested and reset it a couple more times and everything worked as expected. Pulled out the trusty multimeter to test my switch and the light timers, which came out as expected. Set the timers and then screwed it in place. Working great!! The wife especially enjoys the feeding switch.

12-21-2003, 05:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Reef Geek Reefus Geekus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 325 View Gallery Karma Komment	Electrical Panel Since adding my sump last month I got really tired of unplugging & plugging my return pump to do feeding. So I started thinking about adding a switch in-line. And as long as I was adding a switch I saw these awesome digital timers at Home Depot and just had to incorporate them. And why not get rid of the power strip completely and add a bunch of three prong outlets. Well, here are the results. Full Shot http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo....php?photo=752 Switch Detail http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo....php?photo=753 Timer Detail http://www.reefsanctuary.com/photopo....php?photo=754 __________________ Justin Stealth Reefer

12-21-2003, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
openbrain Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 151 View Gallery Karma Komment	Reef geek, Isn't it funny how all you want to do is go to the hardware store for one piece of pipe, "just one" and you come home with a closed loop system. I like the way the timers fit into an elec. outlet box. where they expensive? __________________ Don ---------- Then it comes to be that soothing light at the end of the tunnel, it's just a freight train coming your way

12-21-2003, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
openbrain Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 151 View Gallery Karma Komment	Lmao!!!!! Banned from the stores we love.... Damn!!!!! Teri Just rolls her eyes everytime I get that glazed over look. Wow! $35. thats not bad at all. I bought a timer for the front porch light but it was this crank type timer and it didn't last very long. I'm going to have to get a couple of those __________________ Don ---------- Then it comes to be that soothing light at the end of the tunnel, it's just a freight train coming your way Last edited by openbrain : 12-21-2003 at 07:41 PM.

12-23-2003, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Reef Geek Reefus Geekus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 325 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks for the comments. It was funny cause I was standing in front of all the electrical stuff at HD when the guy came up to me and said, "Hey Justin, you've got that look on your face again. You're planning the project right now in your head arent you." He was right. __________________ Justin Stealth Reefer

12-23-2003, 02:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,732 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	I'll take the liberty to post them here so you don't have to open another browser window. Great work Reef Geek! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-21-2003, 07:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	looken good RG, i too like the timers, i also like the switch i too have the problem of going to the HD and comming home with the bed of my truck full (same with the LFS) i am now not allowed to got the LFS, HD, or Sears w/o the wife Don, the timers are $35 (which i dont think is all that bad) Here is the link for it TD

12-23-2003, 02:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,732 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	__________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-23-2003, 02:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,732 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	__________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

12-23-2003, 03:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	Looking Good, love the timers __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

12-24-2003, 02:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Reef Geek Reefus Geekus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 325 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks all for the comments. One problem though. The GFI ships tripped, and I plugged it in to reset it and test it out before installing it. It wont reset. I screwed up some wiring somewhere, gotta tear it apart and ohm everything out. Merry Christmas __________________ Justin Stealth Reefer

12-24-2003, 03:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
wooddood the wood dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CARMEL. INDIANA Posts: 3,450 View Gallery Karma Komment	very nice,good luck with the gfci. __________________ 120 gal/in wall tank/starboard substraight/2 250 watt 10k xm metal halides/ 4 55watt 03 actinics/150lbs lr/scwd on return/scwd on a closed loop/aquaclear aquatics 200 pro wetdry w/skimmer. ask all the questions you have if we cant answer it we'll make up some thing. remember patience is the key to a kick ass reef. dave.

12-24-2003, 04:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
mwrager Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert AZ Posts: 1,068 View Gallery Karma Komment	What was the total cost __________________ Mark Some days I realy feel old! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/Banners/RS_banner3.gif

12-24-2003, 05:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Reef Geek Reefus Geekus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 325 View Gallery Karma Komment	I dont know exactly, but definately less than $70. The timers were the most expensive at $30 each. I could have gone with regular appliance timers and kept it under $30. But come on, they're digital. Digital = Cool Factor!! __________________ Justin Stealth Reefer

01-06-2004, 10:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
johnlewis Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton, MI USA Posts: 448 View Gallery Karma Komment	What are the timers setting parameters could you use them for a wave timer ?

01-07-2004, 12:39 AM	#15 (permalink)
Reef Geek Reefus Geekus Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Fountain, CO Posts: 325 View Gallery Karma Komment	No, the timers only support 7 on/off times, so they are mostly suited to lighting. Update: I stated earlier that I was having problems with the GFI, well I called it a night shortly after I ran into the problem and thought about it through the night. Came back the next day, and pushed the reset switch again and it worked perfectly. Tested and reset it a couple more times and everything worked as expected. Pulled out the trusty multimeter to test my switch and the light timers, which came out as expected. Set the timers and then screwed it in place. Working great!! The wife especially enjoys the feeding switch. __________________ Justin Stealth Reefer

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