Ron Popeil Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 i used to have a power strip with something like 8 outlets in it, and each one had a little red switch for turning off individual appliances. however, i have since ruined said power strip and want another....but of course, the friend i got it from is unavailable and i have no idea where he originally purchased it from. where can i find a similar or better multiple outlet power strip, with individual switches? thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drock59 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 http://cgi.ebay.com/AMERICAN-DJ-PC-100A-POWER-CENTER-AC-POWER-STRIP_W0QQitemZ280009063360QQihZ018QQcategoryZ29942QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=765280&perpage=25&pagenumber=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mbeef61 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 im a big fan of wiring them myself...i get those little outlet boxes....and then wire up outlets...you can get those outlets with one plug and a switch on top....you just daisy chain them together...and then you could add a gfi to the line if you wanted...there are only a few things you have to remember like the gauge of wire you are using...i think 14gauge for 15 amp circuit...and then you can wire it straight to the wall too...meaning it would be on top of the outlet you are using now using the wires from the wall...the thing i like about this is that its a lot safer to plug in large amp drawing things like halides and some pumps etc. using power strips can fry cuz they often times use tiny wires that will melt....and you can also spread these outlets out an inch or so so you can use those bigger plug ins like for uv sterilizers and moonlights....i hate those huge plugins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Popeil Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 i attempted something like this in the past, but unfortunately i have no electrical skills, and ultimately, a powerstrip to me equates ease and cost effectiveness. eventually...one day...ill have a nice power center like dan is pushing on me. and it will be glorious. but until then, a measily power strip with some switches over the plugs will suffice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nu2reef-n Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Eliminator E-107. 8 outlets with little switches. Saltwater fanta seas has them in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 We did a group buy on these last year, i think i got mine for 15 bucks. We should do another one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 I believe Neilsreef set up last years group buy. Maybe he'll chime in and tell us where he got them. And yes I say we set up another group buy!!! I'd like one this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefin' Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 i could use one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mbeef61 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 i would take one for 15....if thats the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilsReef Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 If someone would like to head up this years group buy, here is all the information. Here is the link to last years group buy on the Eliminator E -107: http://thereeftank.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50486&highlight=107 I believe the units are now up to $19.00 each. Free shipping would kick in after the order hits $199.00. Here is a direct link to the company I ordered from last year: http://www.idjnow.com/StoreModules/ProductDetails.aspx/PID=E107 Feedback / information from last years buy: IDJNOW.com was easy to work with, they shipped quickly & the E-107's arrived quite fast. Qualifying for the free shipping would be wise, due to the fact an entire case of these are HEAVY. If I was trying to set this up again, here are are few things that would make the whole process relatively simple. Standardize the price to let's say $20.00 (for all payment methods, PayPal, Check, Cash or what ever). This would help pay for the PayPal fees or any other unforseen costs. If at the end of the group buy there was any left over funds, one could simply donate the $'s back to the club. I hope someone is able to make this a possibility. I was going to try to head it up again, but do to more overtime than I would like, a second job and the fact that we are trying to get our new business running, I have been running low on available time. Have a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Thanks for the info!!! Maybe we should get a count of how many ppl are interested and how many units. I'd be in for 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I'd like 2 of them (was thinking of buying them from Tigerdirect), but this group buy sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I'll start a new thread to see how many we can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly guy Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 My father made me this..........but its defintely NOT economy style. But when you go to plu something into it or flip a switch it IS solid. Wired to its own breaker in the main. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Thats pretty slick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly guy Posted August 1, 2006 Share Posted August 1, 2006 Yeah...THANKS DAD!!!! Im actually copycatting one...but adding indicator lights for the switches. Each switch is individually fused...i dont advocate it for everybody but with the unit above everything and each socket with its own individual switch i can confidently and safely run it without gfi service. I personally do not trust gfi's for my reefs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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