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Old 09-11-2008, 10:21 PM   #39 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Wasserpest View Post
I hope the regular circuit breaker is sufficient. Rather than using circuit breakers for each outlet, I would consider to upgrade the relay wiring. Maybe find relay sockets with more secure connections... soldering directly to the relay pins isn't the the best solution.

The whole thing is plugged into a GFCI protected outlet. Separate circuits might be good for reef tanks with lots of metal halides and big pumps, my 100gal setup draws less than 300W, plus another 200W (rarely) when the heater kicks in.
Nice and good idea.
You can get relay sockets the same place you get the relays providing they are not PCB mount . Yea the sockets are the only thing I would do different.
Keep it up and great job!!!
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