Johnny Reefer
11-28-2005, 02:40 PM
Don't ya hate it.
Why don't they make the cords on our equipment, like powerheads/heaters/etc., just 2' longer?
So the dilemma is...I want to put my heaters and some powerheads down low in my 180 and 135. Putting these items a foot and a half down in doesn't leave enough cord to reach the powerbar. Consequently, an extension cord is required. A drip loop before the connection to the extension cord is next to impossible and also that connection is exposed to any splashing that might occur over the back of the tank.
To make a long story short....I have what might be considered a very stupid question, but here goes...
I was thinking of wrapping the connection(s) to the extension cord(s) with packing tape.
Anyone know if this is a bad idea?
I have it in my head that heat needs to be allowed to dissipate from the connection and that it is not a good idea.
Any other ideas in resolving this would also be appreciated.
Thanx much,
Why don't they make the cords on our equipment, like powerheads/heaters/etc., just 2' longer?
So the dilemma is...I want to put my heaters and some powerheads down low in my 180 and 135. Putting these items a foot and a half down in doesn't leave enough cord to reach the powerbar. Consequently, an extension cord is required. A drip loop before the connection to the extension cord is next to impossible and also that connection is exposed to any splashing that might occur over the back of the tank.
To make a long story short....I have what might be considered a very stupid question, but here goes...
I was thinking of wrapping the connection(s) to the extension cord(s) with packing tape.
Anyone know if this is a bad idea?
I have it in my head that heat needs to be allowed to dissipate from the connection and that it is not a good idea.
Any other ideas in resolving this would also be appreciated.
Thanx much,