2 tanks using 3 outlets?

[Somethingfishy_]

Is it safe to have 2 tanks in one room with 3 outlets? I cant get more power strips no problem but im afraid that that is too many pumps, lights, heaters, power heads etc to plug into only 3 outlets... thoughts?

 

[andrewkw]

What else is on the breaker? How many amps is it? You don't want to exceed 75% capacity. If you have to do any kind of electrical modifications now would be a good time to install gfci if there isn't one already.

 

[r20crazy]

I have WAY more than that plugged into outlets on the same room circuit no problem (but every house/setup is different). mine includes 3 tanks and related equipment, large tv, surround sound and everything related to that, a mini fridge, and the very large heater for my bed. i'm sure i am very near max with 7 total power strips ;Nailbiting

 

[Somethingfishy_]

What else is on the breaker? How many amps is it? You don't want to exceed 75% capacity. If you have to do any kind of electrical modifications now would be a good time to install gfci if there isn't one already.

I have no idea. I just know that the only thing thats plugged into a outlet in that room is 2 Ai primes, a wavemaker, sicce return pump, a tv and an phone charger.

 

[Somethingfishy_]

I have WAY more than that plugged into outlets on the same room circuit no problem (but every house/setup is different). mine includes 3 tanks and related equipment, large tv, surround sound and everything related to that, a mini fridge, and the very large heater for my bed. i'm sure i am very near max with 7 total power strips ;Nailbiting

A mini fridge sounds nice right about now

 

[andrewkw]

I have no idea. I just know that the only thing thats plugged into a outlet in that room is 2 Ai primes, a wavemaker, sicce return pump, a tv and an phone charger.

Before anyone can answer if it's safe or not you need to figure out what else is on the same circuit. My own house has some pretty questionable choices as far as what outlets share the same circuit despite there being many free slots on the panel.

I'm more people with more electrical knowledge will chime in, but if you're still unsure check with a certified electrician, who could also switch your outlets to gfci. A lot of people do it themselves, but I'm guessing your electrical knowledge is not very high. For me I just wanted the piece of mind of a professional installation and it wasn't very expensive, but obviously that is very dependent on who you hire.

 

[Somethingfishy_]

Before anyone can answer if it's safe or not you need to figure out what else is on the same circuit. My own house has some pretty questionable choices as far as what outlets share the same circuit despite there being many free slots on the panel.

I'm more people with more electrical knowledge will chime in, but if you're still unsure check with a certified electrician, who could also switch your outlets to gfci. A lot of people do it themselves, but I'm guessing your electrical knowledge is not very high. For me I just wanted the piece of mind of a professional installation and it wasn't very expensive, but obviously that is very dependent on who you hire.

I understand that. I know enough about electricity to know that i dont know that much about it. Ha

 

[piranhaman00]

You just can’t go past 15amps or 1825 watts. Get a kill o wattmeter and figure out what everything uses, you are not supposed to exceed 75% but I do frequently