Drip Loops

caitrina · 07-23-2007, 02:26 PM

Wasn't sure where to put this so I figured that since most of our tank equipment comes with an electrical cord this would be the best place.

While I was snooping around the side of my tank I noticed that one of my electrical cords running from one of my power heads in the tank was hanging straight down to the surge protector that it is plugged into...not good if water should somehow begin dripping down that cord. Don't know how many of you use some type of outlet box that could be straight below the cord, but it might be smart to check and make sure you have a loop at the bottom of the cord before the plug that enters the socket. This way any dripping water that could possibly go down that cord will not make its way into the socket too.

blue_eyes53813 · 07-23-2007, 03:34 PM

Very good idea, Im always afraid of that as well.

lcstorc · 07-23-2007, 08:03 PM

Good reminder.

07-23-2007, 02:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,611 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Drip Loops Wasn't sure where to put this so I figured that since most of our tank equipment comes with an electrical cord this would be the best place. While I was snooping around the side of my tank I noticed that one of my electrical cords running from one of my power heads in the tank was hanging straight down to the surge protector that it is plugged into...not good if water should somehow begin dripping down that cord. Don't know how many of you use some type of outlet box that could be straight below the cord, but it might be smart to check and make sure you have a loop at the bottom of the cord before the plug that enters the socket. This way any dripping water that could possibly go down that cord will not make its way into the socket too. __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

07-23-2007, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 7,180 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Drip Loops Very good idea, Im always afraid of that as well. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

07-23-2007, 08:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,746 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Drip Loops Good reminder. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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