Late last night I was randomly searching the web and started reading about surge protectors/power strips. I saw pictures of burned up plastic strips(they cheap ones that I use). I see that an all metal housing unit is recommended. What are you guys using?
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Quality Power Strips
- Thread starter dirtycontour
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I was just looking at the DJ strips. Individual switches sound convenient. The pics of the burned up power strips are haunting me. I haven't had issues yet but I'd rather avoid them.
Paul - I use one of these!Maybe it's time to upgrade to an Apex.
I also use two of these. Not sure if they're safe but definitely convenient with individual switches.
If you have one of these, UNPLUG IT NOW! They are a fire waiting to happen. Click on the link I have above and read it. They were sold under a couple different names, but all look exactly like the picture I posted. These have been responsible for total house loss because of fire.
That other strip you posted looks just fine.
Please look at the link Paul supplied. I was the one who posted it. The CORALLIFE Power strip wasn't overloaded. It had maxijet and and the return pump well under the 15 amp rating. There were no visible signs of corrision at all. If I wasn't home and looking at the tank when it happened I might have lost my house! Get rid of anything that looks like this power strip!
Bob
Bob
I've been looking at a few on this site:
http://www.tripplite.com/en/products/product-series.cfm?txtSeriesID=856
http://www.tripplite.com/en/products/product-series.cfm?txtSeriesID=856
I started building an electric "cabinet" to house my controllers, power strips, etc. I ordered three power strips. A bit pricey but I'll sleep well.
I got one of these for my pumps:
http://www.x1up.com/.sc/ms/dd/ee/181
I also ordered two of these for all of my lights:
http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70200232#tab=overview
I got one of these for my pumps:
http://www.x1up.com/.sc/ms/dd/ee/181
I also ordered two of these for all of my lights:
http://www.alliedelec.com/search/productdetail.aspx?SKU=70200232#tab=overview
The strips that get black/burned get that way from being exposed to water. Usually water dripping on them. It starts a short and they will flame and melt the strip. This can happen to most types of power strips. It happened to me once. If anyone has had a power strip flame up without getting wet or overloaded, then I don't know about that - have never experienced that nor heard of that happening from any buds.
Otherwise I've been using $2.50 Home Depot power strips forever without problem, mounting them high and above the power cord loop to avoid chance of getting wet.
Otherwise I've been using $2.50 Home Depot power strips forever without problem, mounting them high and above the power cord loop to avoid chance of getting wet.
I try and use good ones when I can. Definitely ones with a 15 or 20 amp trip on them. The plastic ones have a better chance of catching fire from the burn able plastic housing. The metal one I think would have a better chance of shorting out because the housing because it conducts electricity. You could drive yourself crazy thinking about this stuff!
That's a good point about the metal ones, they'll probably short and trip a circuit before producing any flames. And the receptacle itself won't ignite as long as it's ceramic. The best prevention though is to keep them dry and under-loaded - there is no reason for them otherwise to short and get hot unless they are defective I suppose.