question about tek 6x54 t5 lighting

crazy loaches · 11-03-2006, 01:37 AM

Cool, I guess even with only 2 power cords you still can get 3 different combos of light.

ianiwane · 11-04-2006, 04:11 AM

timers where 18 a piece at home depot. They can do a hundred something on offs.

sayn3ver · 11-04-2006, 02:55 PM

thanks. I'll check it out. I wanna get a decent powerstrip/surge protector as well, any recommendations?

**riverrat** · 11-04-2006, 08:17 PM

I suggest a gfci receptacle then the power strip of your choice. I wouldn't buy the cheapest one nor the most expensive.

sayn3ver · 11-04-2006, 10:28 PM

i was lookin at a 10plug belkin at the home depot last night. It was about 24 dollars. Can i buy a single ground fault interruptor that plugs in or do i need buy a whole strip with one built in?

**riverrat** · 11-05-2006, 12:14 AM

I imagine you can. You can buy a receptacle for around 15 bucks at you local box store. Just turn off circuit breaker and follow instructions included. Flip breaker back on and your in business. Only takes about 10 minutes and will give you great peace of mind.

**epicfish** · 11-05-2006, 04:28 AM

I have one of these Tower GFCIs - Shock Buster Portable and a regular power strip plugged into it.

sayn3ver · 11-05-2006, 07:28 AM

My dad put one in our bathroom about 2 years ago(receptacle). I just was wondering if there was a portable which might not require wiring.(not my house, but the rents).

**epicfish** · 11-05-2006, 11:30 AM

With the one I posted, you plug it into an existing outlet. No re-wiring necessary!

sayn3ver · 11-05-2006, 05:41 PM

thats what i thought. Good to know.

Although, i am now at a crossroads. I was all bent on high light co2 tank but i read the article by tom barr on "non co2 tanks" and has stuck with me, with minimal dosing and the ability to grow a decent variety of plants, with no algae seems like a good deal. Now i am debating if i go with the 4 or 6 tek housing, since both are much more light than i need, but if i ever want to add c02 or go high tech, i'll probably benifit from more light.

everything is still all up in the air.

**epicfish** · 11-05-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sayn3ver

thats what i thought. Good to know.

Although, i am now at a crossroads. I was all bent on high light co2 tank but i read the article by tom barr on "non co2 tanks" and has stuck with me, with minimal dosing and the ability to grow a decent variety of plants, with no algae seems like a good deal. Now i am debating if i go with the 4 or 6 tek housing, since both are much more light than i need, but if i ever want to add c02 or go high tech, i'll probably benifit from more light.

everything is still all up in the air.

I debated with that too. Went with the 4x54w for my tanks...ended up going pressurized CO2 and daily fertilizing. I'm happy, kind of. Had some green water outbreaks, but they're controlled now. Just upped the CO2 and now I have 9 hours of 2x54w and 3 hours during mid-day of 4x54w. No algae or green water yet. =)

Plants are growing like mad, I guess. I'm a little impatient, so I like to see results. I don't mind the weekly or bi-weekly trim at all. Lets me know I'm doing something right with my tanks and the plants are growing! lol.

sayn3ver · 11-08-2006, 03:51 AM

i think i am gonna go for the 6x54 when the time comes. it just seems like the extra money is worth it, even if i let two bulb slots go unused on the 75g. I mean, hell, if i move up to a 120g, the 6x54 is gonna be rockin, although i dont anticipate doing this anytime soon.

I have a feeling i'd be fine with the 4x54 but might regret not being able to do high high light for an hour or two like midday sun.

11-03-2006, 01:37 AM	#31 (permalink)
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ianiwane Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (48) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Francisco (mainland transplant from Hawaii) Posts: 1,431	timers where 18 a piece at home depot. They can do a hundred something on offs. __________________ SFBAAPS 120cm ADA tank, DIY Stand 6 gallon rimless cave tank 60cm ADA tank 50 gallon Nano

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sayn3ver Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 337	thanks. I'll check it out. I wanna get a decent powerstrip/surge protector as well, any recommendations? __________________ Eheim Pimp #216

11-04-2006, 10:28 PM	#35 (permalink)
sayn3ver Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 337	i was lookin at a 10plug belkin at the home depot last night. It was about 24 dollars. Can i buy a single ground fault interruptor that plugs in or do i need buy a whole strip with one built in? __________________ Eheim Pimp #216

11-05-2006, 07:28 AM	#38 (permalink)
sayn3ver Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 337	My dad put one in our bathroom about 2 years ago(receptacle). I just was wondering if there was a portable which might not require wiring.(not my house, but the rents). __________________ Eheim Pimp #216

11-04-2006, 08:17 PM	#34 (permalink)
riverrat Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 324	I suggest a gfci receptacle then the power strip of your choice. I wouldn't buy the cheapest one nor the most expensive.

11-05-2006, 12:14 AM	#36 (permalink)
riverrat Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (19) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 324	I imagine you can. You can buy a receptacle for around 15 bucks at you local box store. Just turn off circuit breaker and follow instructions included. Flip breaker back on and your in business. Only takes about 10 minutes and will give you great peace of mind.

11-05-2006, 04:28 AM	#37 (permalink)
epicfish Planted Tank n00b (View User Tanks) PTrader: (89) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 7,359	I have one of these Tower GFCIs - Shock Buster Portable and a regular power strip plugged into it.

11-05-2006, 11:30 AM	#39 (permalink)
epicfish Planted Tank n00b (View User Tanks) PTrader: (89) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 7,359	With the one I posted, you plug it into an existing outlet. No re-wiring necessary!

11-05-2006, 05:41 PM	#40 (permalink)
sayn3ver Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 337	thats what i thought. Good to know. Although, i am now at a crossroads. I was all bent on high light co2 tank but i read the article by tom barr on "non co2 tanks" and has stuck with me, with minimal dosing and the ability to grow a decent variety of plants, with no algae seems like a good deal. Now i am debating if i go with the 4 or 6 tek housing, since both are much more light than i need, but if i ever want to add c02 or go high tech, i'll probably benifit from more light. everything is still all up in the air. __________________ Eheim Pimp #216

11-08-2006, 03:51 AM	#42 (permalink)
sayn3ver Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 337	i think i am gonna go for the 6x54 when the time comes. it just seems like the extra money is worth it, even if i let two bulb slots go unused on the 75g. I mean, hell, if i move up to a 120g, the 6x54 is gonna be rockin, although i dont anticipate doing this anytime soon. I have a feeling i'd be fine with the 4x54 but might regret not being able to do high high light for an hour or two like midday sun. __________________ Eheim Pimp #216

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