AquaController DC8

newsalt · 06-22-2006, 12:12 PM

I was considering purchasing an AquaController Jr. with the DC8. I wanted to plug the following items into the DC8 device:

Metal Halide Ballast 1
Metal Halide Ballast 2
Power Compact Ballast
Sump Return Pump
Powerhead 1
Powerhead 2
Heater 1
Heater 2
Canopy Fan 1
Canopy Fan 2

Only problem is that there are 10 items in my list but only 8 outlets on the DC8. Can I plug the two heaters into and extension cord and plug the extension cord into the DC8 and do the same with the Canopy Fans?

Woodstock · 06-22-2006, 01:40 PM

I'm guessing the DC8 has a max amp rating. Going over would blow the fuse. If you can't find any ratings for it, call the manufacturer and ask what the max is...

Kensn · 06-22-2006, 02:48 PM

To me that seems a lot of stuff to plug into any one outlet. Even if the controller is rated for so many amys, it is still drawing from one house circuit... I would do the math and figure out how much amps all those add up to. If you are good on the amps, I would combine the fans or powerheads instead of the heaters.. heaters pull a lot of watts...

newsalt · 06-22-2006, 04:48 PM

According to Neptune's website the DC8

http://www.neptunesys.com/modules.htm#DC8

Kensn · 06-22-2006, 04:56 PM

Here is the important line...

8 120V Outlets (Max 6 Amps, total current must be less than 15 Amps).

You will have to figure out the total amperage of all your items... Or post what ya know about them... and I will figure it out.

newsalt · 06-22-2006, 05:29 PM

The only thing I have with me here is the return pump. It's a Mag 9. The lable on it reads "1.33 Amps". All the other equipment is at home. I'll have to check those items.

06-22-2006, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
newsalt Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 584 View Gallery Karma Komment	AquaController DC8 I was considering purchasing an AquaController Jr. with the DC8. I wanted to plug the following items into the DC8 device: Metal Halide Ballast 1 Metal Halide Ballast 2 Power Compact Ballast Sump Return Pump Powerhead 1 Powerhead 2 Heater 1 Heater 2 Canopy Fan 1 Canopy Fan 2 Only problem is that there are 10 items in my list but only 8 outlets on the DC8. Can I plug the two heaters into and extension cord and plug the extension cord into the DC8 and do the same with the Canopy Fans? __________________ Equipment 120g Reef, (2) 250W XM 20K MH, (2) 110W T12 VHO Super Actinic, MRC MR2 Beckett Skimmer, 55g Sump, Iwaki Return Pump Setup August 2006

06-22-2006, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: AquaController DC8 I'm guessing the DC8 has a max amp rating. Going over would blow the fuse. If you can't find any ratings for it, call the manufacturer and ask what the max is... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

06-22-2006, 02:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kensn Reef Lobster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auburn Wa. Posts: 1,252 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: AquaController DC8 To me that seems a lot of stuff to plug into any one outlet. Even if the controller is rated for so many amys, it is still drawing from one house circuit... I would do the math and figure out how much amps all those add up to. If you are good on the amps, I would combine the fans or powerheads instead of the heaters.. heaters pull a lot of watts... __________________ Ken When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Rush

06-22-2006, 04:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
newsalt Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 584 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: AquaController DC8 According to Neptune's website the DC8 http://www.neptunesys.com/modules.htm#DC8 __________________ Equipment 120g Reef, (2) 250W XM 20K MH, (2) 110W T12 VHO Super Actinic, MRC MR2 Beckett Skimmer, 55g Sump, Iwaki Return Pump Setup August 2006

06-22-2006, 04:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kensn Reef Lobster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Auburn Wa. Posts: 1,252 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: AquaController DC8 Here is the important line... 8 120V Outlets (Max 6 Amps, total current must be less than 15 Amps). You will have to figure out the total amperage of all your items... Or post what ya know about them... and I will figure it out. __________________ Ken When the ebbing tide retreats Along the rocky shoreline It leaves a trail of tidal pools In a short-lived galaxy Rush

06-22-2006, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
newsalt Torch coral Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 584 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: AquaController DC8 The only thing I have with me here is the return pump. It's a Mag 9. The lable on it reads "1.33 Amps". All the other equipment is at home. I'll have to check those items. __________________ Equipment 120g Reef, (2) 250W XM 20K MH, (2) 110W T12 VHO Super Actinic, MRC MR2 Beckett Skimmer, 55g Sump, Iwaki Return Pump Setup August 2006

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