Another EnergyBar 832 or EB8 ENERGY BAR 8

[Dal-Reef]

Have Apex currently running and need additional power for several things and want to be able to control them. Is another EB832 worth additional money over EB8. What are your thoughts

 

[leepink23]

To me it depends on what you are going to put on them, when I added 2 Orphek bars I didn’t go for an 832 because I wasn’t concerned with the individual power. If adding pumps I could see benefit in the 832. If money isn’t a concern the 832 would be the way to go because it gives a lot of additional features.

 

[Dal-Reef]

To me it depends on what you are going to put on them, when I added 2 Orphek bars I didn’t go for an 832 because I wasn’t concerned with the individual power. If adding pumps I could see benefit in the 832. If money isn’t a concern the 832 would be the way to go because it gives a lot of additional features.

Thanks for the reply leepink23.. I mean we are only talking additional $100 for 832 and some additional features. $100 in the hobby is just a drop in the bucket

 

[DarthSimon]

Power monitoring alone worth the difference.

 

[RandyC]

Power monitoring alone worth the difference.

I'd agree. Plus you never know what future toy you're going to have plugged in the energy bar that needs monitoring or needs programing based on the wattage/amperage is drawing or not drawing.

 

[Dal-Reef]

Power monitoring alone worth the difference.

That's a good point I did think of.. thanks

 

[Dal-Reef]

I'd agree. Plus you never know what future toy you're going to have plugged in the energy bar that needs monitoring or needs programing based on the wattage/amperage is drawing or not drawing.

I like your thinking.. Buy once now twice

 

[rkpetersen]

Not a fan of the EB8; most of the outlets are on TRIAC electronic switches rather than mechanical relays.
I do like the EB4, though; all mechanical relays and 1 is rated for 12A (more than any single outlet on the EB832).

 

[leepink23]

Not a fan of the EB8; most of the outlets are on TRIAC electronic switches rather than mechanical relays.
I do like the EB4, though; all mechanical relays and 1 is rated for 12A (more than any single outlet on the EB832).

Good points, that’s why I went with the eb4

 

[Dal-Reef]

Not a fan of the EB8; most of the outlets are on TRIAC electronic switches rather than mechanical relays.
I do like the EB4, though; all mechanical relays and 1 is rated for 12A (more than any single outlet on the EB832).

Great info.. thanks

 

[vetteguy53081]

I run dual . I have an EB8 connected to my EB32.
I may be selling an Extra EB8 I have and not using. It is currently plugged in but I have nothing plugged into it

 

[ca1ore]

I have a mixture of EB832 (two), EB8 (three) and EB4 (two). If I were to need additional outlets, I’d probably just buy another 832 at this point. I have not, and probably will not, replace 8s with 832s, but I do think the latter are worth the premium based on power monitoring and the extra utility outlets.

 

[Dal-Reef]

I run dual . I have an EB8 connected to my EB32.
I may be selling an Extra EB8 I have and not using. It is currently plugged in but I have nothing plugged into it

Did you like the EB8

 

[Dal-Reef]

I have a mixture of EB832 (two), EB8 (three) and EB4 (two). If I were to need additional outlets, I’d probably just buy another 832 at this point. I have not, and probably will not, replace 8s with 832s, but I do think the latter are worth the premium based on power monitoring and the extra utility outlets.

Thanks.. I leaning towards just getting another EB832.. Its only $100 bucks more..

 

[Jay Z]

I have 2 b832's and 4 eb8's. 832 is good with all the extra connections, port lights, and individual voltage monitoring. eb8 has more usb ports. Guess it depends on what they will be running. I went with eb8's on most of my non essential items that just need simple on off commands when I need them and one as a hub with the extra usb ports.

Either one you get will work.

I'd lean to the 832 also if the extra $100 isn't a issue.

I did have issues with a small hob ref pump that would not operate correctly on my 832. I had to use a splitter and hook it with another pump to get it to work right. Wouldn't turn off plugged in by itself. Didn't matter which outlet I used. This was the only item I've found so far that gave me a issue. Like I had said, very small pump, like a mini micro. I never tried it on the eb8 because those are downstairs and in another room.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Did you like the EB8

Yes- works just fine with the EB8-32