Power bar in an AIO - What do you use?

[BantyRooster97]

So I purchased a Red Sea Reefer 170 (used) and as I'm setting it up I was wondering what others use as a power strip etc for their all in one systems.

I was thinking about buying a DJ power strip and mounting it in the cabinet.

What do othess use?

(I will not be using an Apex on this build)

 

[Taxus812]

RedSea sells one that comes with the max e-170 which is what I am using. Not sure if the cost since mine was included.

 

[NY_Caveman]

I use an ADJ-PC100 from Amazon on my JBJ 45. Has individual power buttons for each outlet. I built an insert for the stand, but it has no sump.
https://www.amazon.com/American-Pc-...0&qid=1559409569&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

 

[TheWB]

If you want to have the ability to turn things on and off individually a DJ switch works great. I use one for the things I don’t have plugged into my Apex. Another thing to look at would be one of these https://www.aquamutant.com/
Just a thought, hope it helps.

 

[BantyRooster97]

That is pretty cool, not sure it has enough outlets. Think the DJ bar may just be the answer.

I emailed Red Sea to see if they would sell me one of their new power centers, we'll see.

 

[ReefyB]

I use an ADJ-PC100 from Amazon on my JBJ 45.

Same, works great, shoulda bought two.

 

[Nem0]

I have a cheap ($20 or so) wifi controlled powerstrip from amazon. pretty simple to set up, lets you turn on and off from phone and set schedules. that and a normal 6 outlet powerstrip works well for me

 

[BantyRooster97]

@Nem0 do you have a link?

 

[cmcoker]

I just put one of these on my biocube, it's on sale at Amazon. I paid full price, grrr

Kasa Smart WiFi Power Strip by TP-L...07G95FFN3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Zbe9CbTDR5DGQ

6 controllable outlets through app or button on strip. Set up timers, scenes aka feed mode. Careful of some of the cheap ones, they default to off after a power outage

 

[Nem0]

https://www.amazon.com/TECKIN-Multiple-Protector-Bar，Remote-Compatible/dp/B07FM3P87S/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wifi+power+strip&qid=1559511216&s=gateway&sr=8-3-spell

Something like this. Works well for me and I'm very satisfied with the overall purchase. poor man's controller

and with the app you can link more than 1 together. so i have one for my fish tank and one for my desk

 

[cmcoker]

https://www.amazon.com/TECKIN-Multiple-Protector-Bar，Remote-Compatible/dp/B07FM3P87S/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=wifi+power+strip&qid=1559511216&s=gateway&sr=8-3-spell

Something like this. Works well for me and I'm very satisfied with the overall purchase. poor man's controller

and with the app you can link more than 1 together. so i have one for my fish tank and one for my desk

I looked at that one and reviews said it defaults to off after power outage, have you simulated a power outage with the strip?

 

[BantyRooster97]

The Kasa strip is only $29.99 at this website.

https://www.prcedo.com/ai8x686u/kas...ction--works-with-ale-a-echo---google--hs300-

Might get one of these, counting things to be plugged in right now & what needs to be turned off and on via a timer. Lights on tank, light on fug for sure... this 1 strip is cheaper than a DJ outlet & 2 timers.

 

[cmcoker]

The Kasa strip is only $29.99 at this website.

https://www.prcedo.com/ai8x686u/kas...ction--works-with-ale-a-echo---google--hs300-

Might get one of these, counting things to be plugged in right now & what needs to be turned off and on via a timer. Lights on tank, light on fug for sure... this 1 strip is cheaper than a DJ outlet & 2 timers.

Just saw this, price sounds to good to be true... A search of the domain pops up several sites claiming that is a scam website.

 

[BantyRooster97]

We'll see. I ordered one... used paypal, so if they scam me I'll get my $$ back.

 

[cmcoker]

Let us know, I'd order another for that price

 

[BantyRooster97]

paypal seller is a chinese company, so we'll see.

 

[intricate_reefer]

I use an apex EL and a WiFi strip on my Nuvo 30L. On my Nuvo 10 I use an apex Jr and a WiFi strip.

Keep in mind on most of the WiFi power strips after power is lost they default to the off position when power is restored. This can be bad if your not home or sleeping. For this reason I only plug the non essentials into the WiFi strips.

On mine I just program the “on” command for every hour I want them on. That way if it happens they are only off temporarily.

Also let me know if that $29.99 Kasa is legit. Also how much was the shipping? I might upgrade my WiFi strips to that one as it has the power monitoring, 2 extra outlets, and the countdown to turn an outlet back on.

 

[ReefAtlas]

I use several of the Tripp Lite 7 Outlet with 6 outlets individually switched on different tanks. The protection is decent and the switches are convenient.
Tripp Lite 7 Outlet (6 Individually Controlled) Surge Protector Power Strip, 6ft Cord, Lifetime Limited Warranty & $25K INSURANCE (TLP76MSG)
The outlet splitters like this one are convenient for power bricks which you want to turn on and off all at once.
Cable Matters 2-Pack 4 Outlet Power Splitter Cord (Power Cord Splitter/Power Cord Y Splitter) 1.5 Feet

 

[ReeferReefer]

I use an apex EL and a WiFi strip on my Nuvo 30L. On my Nuvo 10 I use an apex Jr and a WiFi strip.

Keep in mind on most of the WiFi power strips after power is lost they default to the off position when power is restored. This can be bad if your not home or sleeping. For this reason I only plug the non essentials into the WiFi strips.

On mine I just program the “on” command for every hour I want them on. That way if it happens they are only off temporarily.

Also let me know if that $29.99 Kasa is legit. Also how much was the shipping? I might upgrade my WiFi strips to that one as it has the power monitoring, 2 extra outlets, and the countdown to turn an outlet back on.

Do you have a build thread?