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Rmc696 · Jul 23, 2020

Hi everyone, I have just returned from the aquatics shop where I purchased a Red Sea Reefer 250 and most of the associated bits. Can't wait for it to arrive so I can get started. One thing though, It would appear that my electrical socket will be inside the cabinet at the cutaway section and so will be subject to the humid atmosphere of the cabinet. Has this been a problem to anyone? Does anyone have a good idea for making the socket at least a bit more waterproof?

fuelman · Jul 23, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

sp1187 · Jul 23, 2020

I got nuthin' on your electrical question,
but welcome to the show.

Olefreebe · Jul 23, 2020

Welcome to reef2reef. You can always swap the electrical outlet for a outdoor version that is better in humid environments.

Waters · Jul 23, 2020

Welcome

!! Sorry, not an electrician but I agree with using an outdoor outlet.....I have them all over the outside of my house in direct rain. You could also use a GFI outlet. I have used these under my cabinet in the past with no issues.

New&no clue · Jul 23, 2020

Welcome to the Reef. I'm not an electrician, but I do have an Reefer 350 with my outlet right next to the cut out and I haven't had any problems.

Jimbhoy13 · Jul 23, 2020

Welcome to R2R. Lots of knowledgable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

Rabidgoose · Jul 23, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!

ajjw0828 · Jul 23, 2020

Welcome! I might do what the other said about an outdoor outlet, or put some kind of ventilation fan in the side of the cabinet to help. Definitely start a build thread though, so we can all follow along! Good luck!

Peace River · Jul 23, 2020

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

Fred2482 · Jul 23, 2020

Welcome!

Ippyroy · Jul 23, 2020

Welcome to R2R!

Bryn · Jul 23, 2020

Welcome to R2R..

WIReefer · Jul 23, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

fishface NJ · Jul 23, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!!

Reefer of Oz · Jul 23, 2020

Yo yo rmc, Welcome!
Glad to see you picked up the salty bug. Also encouraging to see you looking at possible issues and safety concerns. Absolutely instal a GCFI receptacle. That would be the best improvement for safety. Unless there is a high risk of water actually getting splashed on the outlet, an exterior rated receptacle wouldn’t offer much more in reliability or longevity. I’m not an electrician, but I am a residential carpenter so take my opinion as you will. Start a build thread an show us the project. Good luck with the setup.