Looking for larger power strips..

[Ed Hahn]

Last Saturday I was talking to people about where to get larger (10 plus ) power strips. Reed and FlynReef both told me a place to get power strips with multiple switches on them. I forgot where it was, Can you guys help me out again please?
Thanks in Advance
Ed

 

[esmith]

Try searching for the Tripp Lite brand, I know we've got some at my work which have at least 10 outlets on them...of course they're 5 - 6 feet long though because we mount them to our server racks.

Eliyah

 

[DonW]

Ed HD sells one made by Belkin sp? with 10 spots uses regular outlets built into a metal box with a breaker. The cord is way to long, I think 20ft. I have two and they work great.

Don

 

[reedman]

You can get rack mount switches frommusic shops that you plug what ever you want into the back and on the front there is a switch to turn each outlet on or off. A few labels on that and you have a nice central control unit. I saw this on jlehigh's tank. Looks clean and works great. I believe they have 20 amp fuse in them too.

 

[CarlaW]

Ed, just one word of caution, the power strips are great, but they can be overloaded. I don't know what exactly you were gonna put on them, just want you to be careful and not overdue the situation.

 

[Ed Hahn]

Fantastic, I Love this place. I had no idea where to look. Thanks Guys! I am looking now. Don, What is HD? Do you mean Home Depot? I looked in my store here. I could not find them.

 

[Ed Hahn]

Charlie,
I am considering running a circuit just for my tank. Les has been showing me what to do and how I can do it. I am intimidated by electrical. I may hire someone (wifes uncle) to do electrical. I still need large power strips. Charlie, you are always taking care of me Buddy. I look forward to seeing you and wife Saturday.
Ed

 

[CarlaW]

Your tank is a 90 is that right, Ed. I would think you may want to do at least 2 dedicated circuits. I know I probably overdid my 300, but one of my MH lights alone draw 7+ amps on their circuit.

 

[Ed Hahn]

I bet Les is looking at this and saying..See Ed I told you so...lmao

 

[CarlaW]

Is scooter around? I bet he might have some good input on this. :idea:

 

[szidls]

Hey Ed,

Here is a link to toggle power strips. I ordered here but you can get local at guitar center or other musicial stores as Reedman said.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_id/52894

Scott

 

[DonW]

Try this Ed.
http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDU...CNTKEY=Products_2/Electrical&MID=9876&pos=n04


Don

 

[Ed Hahn]

Wow, Thanks Scott and Don. I am seriously looking at both. You guys made this very easy for me.

 

[reedman]

Yep, the ones Scott linked to are exactly what I'm talking about. I may get one of these in the future myself.

 

[snobanker]

Don, Have you seen that 10 outlet strip actually at a Home Depot? I looked at the HD in Kent and They didn't have any like that....Just what I was looking for too....

 

[DonW]

Don, Have you seen that 10 outlet strip actually at a Home Depot? I looked at the HD in Kent and They didn't have any like that....Just what I was looking for too....

Yes thats where I got mine. 72nd in Tacoma.

Don

 

[Katchupoy]

Hi Ed, I went to FRY's and they sell a very long power strip for 40.00 bucks. 4 feet I think.

Here is the link... http://shop1.outpost.com/product/3048929?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG


It is primarily used for computers.
You wont miss it. It is painted in black, with a red/lighted power switch.

I think the one on the American DJ is better and cheaper.

 

[Fly n Reef]

Hi Ed,
I got mine at Fry's Electronics in Renton. I have two of them for my 180 and each one is on a seperate dedicated circuit. Works great.
Sorry my response is a bit late I was out flying around.
Take care and it was nice to meet you, and put a face with a a name. We hope we see you over here more often.
Karen

 

[Ed Hahn]

Thanks Cesar and Karen,
Karen, So this is the powerstrip that Cesar showed me? Is it switched for each outlet?

 

[Katchupoy]

Yes the same strip. Unfortunately, Only one power switch for all the outlets.
The best bet still if you want indiv switches is the American DJ switch.