what equip goes on a GFCI plug

[Gools]

But if I go away for a night, and say the power goes off, don't you have to manually reset the breaker. So then your pumps and other items on them wouldn't atomaticlly come back on.

[marie]

Originally Posted by Gools

But if I go away for a night, and say the power goes off, don't you have to manually reset the breaker. So then your pumps and other items on them wouldn't atomaticlly come back on.

I have never had to reset a breaker after a power outage.

[Electric eel]

No, GFCI's only need to be reset if they trip. (they usually trip for a reason!) if the power goes off the GFCI will have power when Hydro power returns.

[Gools]

Originally Posted by Electric eel

No, GFCI's only need to be reset if they trip. (they usually trip for a reason!) if the power goes off the GFCI will have power when Hydro power returns.

Thanks for the explanation, I was under the impression they had to be manually reset everytime

[mark]

Never had a false trip but did multiple ccts for the tank each with GFI protection, idea being if one did trip whole tank wouldn't crash (return pump on one, CL which will also aerate on other etc).

[findingnemo1]

You only need one gfi and run the rest off the load and they all will be protected. Or go with a gfi breaker.

[Shipwreck]

Really if you don't understand how a GFCI works then I would be hiring an electrician to install it. Improperly installed they are just as dangerous as a regular outlet, and will also void your insurance if the wiring causes a fire.

Everything that goes in or near the tank should be on a GFCI. As well other non tank related plugs with x feet of the tank, or any wet location should also be GFCI protected by code.

[Gools]

I have my electrian coming in the morning to take a look at what we need. I am going to do the bulk of the work myself with him overseeing. I will be going with all GFCI plugs. Thanks for the input everyone.