DJ Power Panel

[Unarce]

I've heard of people using DJ power centers for all their reef equipment, and was wondering if anyone can share their experience with using these.

I picked up this Power Panel: http://www.chauvetlighting.com/fixtures ... _fix.shtml

TIA

Karl

 

[Anonymous]

Where'd yah get it Karl?

 

[Unarce]

I got it new from a local reefer who was getting out of the hobby

 

[Anonymous]

I just installed the American DJ PC 100A unit and so far its awesome compared to unplugging the pumps for maintance

 

[Anonymous]

I have 5 or 6 pc 09's in use. Love, LOVE them. I love the light up switches I love the size I love the functionality.

 

[Unarce]

Cool!

Should it be mounted inside or outside of the stand? My stand is fully enclosed.

 

[Anonymous]

I would put it where it is most convenient for you.

 

[Anonymous]

I am surprised that not a lot of people are using these. It should be more popular among the hobby.

 

[Unarce]

I'm just concerned about the moisture in the stand during the summer months. I'm thinking that the back of the stand would be ideal.

 

[Anonymous]

So basically you get a toggle switch for every outlet? Yeah, I'm surprised they're not way more common.

 

[trido]

They are also much easier than hard wiring everything inside of the wall and much smaller than making your own out of switches and outlets in an electrical box. I too am very happy that one was recommended for me.

 

[Anonymous]

So basically you get a toggle switch for every outlet? Yeah, I'm surprised they're not way more common.

Yep. For 18 bucks you get a powerstrip with 8 outlets and a toggle switch for every outlet.
There are two drawbacks that I see, both of them small. There is not enough space between the plugs to plug in a timer, so you need to run a small x cord. There is also not much space above or below the toggles for labeling, so you have to go to the sides.

:mrgreen:

 

[Anonymous]

Rich, some DJ panels has programmable relay for each of outlets, IIRC. I am sure some have LCD panel for easy programming, but I did not look too much into that section of industry.

 

[Unarce]

Well, I finally installed it this evening. For some reason, it would not work with my 3-way GFCI plug. So, I picked up a single GFCI plug and we're good to go

It's going to be so nice not having to unplug equipment anymore :wink:

 

[trido]

Just for the fun of it. What is a three-way GFCI?

 

[Unarce]

Guess I shoulda said tripe-tap or 3-outlet GFCI

 

[ChrisRD]

Nice Karl. I'm using the same thing on the 180 I'm setting up.

 

[bleedingthought]

Nice Karl. I'm using the same thing on the 180 I'm setting up.

Chris, I think I'm going to upgrade to a 180 soon. You should set up a thread for it because I'm full of questions.

 

[ChrisRD]

Sure, I can do that. I'll have to take some pics...

 

[Unarce]

Yipee! Another tank build thread! Hurry up with those pics, Chris