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Eb0la11
08-19-2009, 06:19 PM
So I am wondering if I should get a dedicated circuit for my 165G reef tank. Right now I estimate the wattage this thing would run continuously at 1500-1800W.
If so, could I make do with a 15A circuit or will I need a 20A. I know getting a 20A is the safe way, but I might not be able to easily so just want to know if 15 would be ok in all likelihood.
banditpowdercoat
08-19-2009, 06:37 PM
A 15 amp breaker is only rated for 80% continuous, so 1200W. You need a 20A circuit. I have a dedicated 20A for my 150g.
With the 20A circuit, you need to run 12g wire as well. I actually ran 10g to mine, but I happened to have some lying around form a previous job.
bulletsworld
08-19-2009, 06:39 PM
So I am wondering if I should get a dedicated circuit for my 165G reef tank. Right now I estimate the wattage this thing would run continuously at 1500-1800W.
If so, could I make do with a 15A circuit or will I need a 20A. I know getting a 20A is the safe way, but I might not be able to easily so just want to know if 15 would be ok in all likelihood.
I'm unsure myself; However I will ask my man this evening, as he's a certified Electrician.
banditpowdercoat
08-19-2009, 06:43 PM
BTW, I am an Electrician as well.. I should acctually be working right now, but the pull of Canreef is to much HAHAHA
Honestly Boss, I was programming the Logic Controller
bulletsworld
08-19-2009, 07:25 PM
BTW, I am an Electrician as well.. I should acctually be working right now, but the pull of Canreef is to much HAHAHA
Honestly Boss, I was programming the Logic Controller
Hey I thought I was the only one that posted a reply to his thread! Oops.. sorry I must have been typing when you posted your reply.
All I know is I'm not a electrician or a plumber! :lol:
blacknife
08-19-2009, 09:03 PM
imho I would rather have 2 15a cuircits, and split the load up.
not an electrician either, just a lineman..
banditpowdercoat
08-19-2009, 11:03 PM
imho I would rather have 2 15a cuircits, and split the load up.
not an electrician either, just a lineman..
Just a lineman LOL, Ya 2 15A circuts would be better. Run a 4 wire, Or 3 wire loomex(3 wires and a ground) then you use a 240V breaker, and you have 2 120V circuts, as well as possible 240V f you ever get European stuff.
PoonTang
08-19-2009, 11:39 PM
imho I would rather have 2 15a cuircits, and split the load up.
not an electrician either, just a lineman..
I am in the process right now of running dedicated circuits to my tank after my big crash last month. I am going to run 2 x 15a circuits.
Eb0la11
08-20-2009, 03:06 AM
Hmmmmm, ok sounds like I definitely gotta tackle this problem. I think I could potentially install a new 20 Amp circuit dedicated to the tank and have an extra outlet thats part of a 15 Amp circuit for the room as well for maybe some of the smaller equipment to be on.
What would you guys expect the charge to be to install a new dedicated 20 Amp circuit off my board and also switch out two outlets from regular ones to GFCIs. This would be maybe a 20 ft run of wire in an unfinished basement, so nothing major.
Or could I cut costs by running everything myself and then just having the electrician do the connections?
blacknife
08-20-2009, 03:05 PM
I bought a little book, "Alberta Electrical Code Simplified" at the hardware store when i first started fixing a few things in my last house. It has come in pretty handy to make sure I do things properly since i do not know the hundreds of pages in the electricians codebook.
I guess having an electrician check over your work before it was hooked up would be the same or better though.
What would you guys expect the charge to be to install a new dedicated 20 Amp circuit off my board and also switch out two outlets from regular ones to GFCIs. This would be maybe a 20 ft run of wire in an unfinished basement, so nothing major.
Or could I cut costs by running everything myself and then just having the electrician do the connections?
I hear Kevin (KrazyKuch) works for donuts... :razz::lol:
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Seriously though... Id ask him or "Lee's Man" for an estimate.
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