Apex and device wiring

[shiftline]

If the retrun pump fails then the tank should be fine running with just the dual MP40's for a while. but good call.. i prob should look into a backup slightly bigger return pump

My idea was heaters was 2 fold. (1 plug one function) and not having a rats nest of wires.. Is there any advantage to giving everything its own plug?

[abcha0s]

Originally Posted by shiftline

If the retrun pump fails then the tank should be fine running with just the dual MP40's for a while.

This was my point, so we agree.

Originally Posted by shiftline

My idea was heaters was 2 fold. (1 plug one function) and not having a rats nest of wires.. Is there any advantage to giving everything its own plug?

I suppose this is debatable. I would say yes, but again it's just a matter of cost.

Off the top of my head, the points in favor of a one plug per hardware would be:

• Power splitters need to be adequately sized to handle the wattage and would likely be bulky
• Cable management may be more difficult
• Apex plugs are labeled making it easier to trace and identify equipment
• Independent control - May be relevant to alerts, alarms or actions
• Potentially easier to isolate failed equipment

I don't see why the splitters wouldn't work though. You can always split them out later if the need arises. This is likely six of one and a half dozen of the other.

Brad