Aquarium Chiller...

[bigpfist]

Quick question: Is it okay to plug an aquarium chiller into a 6 plug outlet? I thought I read somewhere it isn't okay.

 

[gentlefish]

I think this was meant to not overload the circuit. I run a TK500. Heater 300w/chiller draws 240w combo. Coincidentally it’s plugged in a 6-outlet...

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Are you talking about a power strip?

It depends on the rating of the power strip. It's usually not a good idea because chillers can be such a large load that it has the potential to overload the power strip.

 

[jspuck25]

Check amp rating of chiller. May say RLA and then a number. Stands for run load amps. Check amp rating on power strip.
Add the rest of the components plugged into power strip. If it exceeds the amp rating for the power strip then get one with your needed amp rating.

 

[bigpfist]

Thanks for the info everyone...I was going to run it into a power strip for convenience to adjust something else. I'm going to play it safe and keep it plugged into the wall.

-Mike