Build Thread: TKERacer619's 600gal SPS Tank

[tkeracer619]

Electrical and Controller Updates

Electrical and Controller Updates

I spent the better part of the day finishing up the electrical system. It's all powered on and good to go... 3x 20A and a 15A circuit with a total of 48 outlets. Was able to remove 3 of the temporary power strips. Feels good to be wrapping things up!

I bought the new ReefAngel Star controller and will start to bring that online this coming week. I'm moving the head unit to a new location compared to where my current one resides. I have several expansion modules already including Conductivity, ORP, and Ecotech RF module. I'll build my own heavy duty relay control using a IO expansion module for the displays lighting system since it will be too far away from the head unit and have to high current draw for the normal RA Socket Expansion.

We're going to try to data log and see if we can come up with algorithms that would predict if something isn't normal regardless if it's still in acceptable range. Should be an interesting project but is certainly going to be a long term project.

 

[halmus]

It's hard to get the smell of burned electronics out of your head once that happens. It's traumatic. Glad things are worked out though.

Did you end up installing GFCI on the new circuits? I was a little concerned when they installed GFCI in my filtration room but haven't had any problems yet with them tripping yet. They must have improved the technology.

 

[tkeracer619]

It’s hard to get the smell of burned electronics out of your head once that happens. It’s traumatic. Glad things are worked out though.

Did you end up installing GFCI on the new circuits? I was a little concerned when they installed GFCI in my filtration room but haven’t had any problems yet with them tripping yet. They must have improved the technology.

I installed afci breakers but no gfci as of yet. I may however switch back to normal breakers and go with combo afci/gfci outlets.

Edit:
Or not after looking at the prices of those outlets :lol:

Will have to see how my work situation is after this friday. May be getting laid off in 5 days. Company looks to be closing its doors

 

[leslie hempel]

great thread so far, keep it up.

 

[tkeracer619]

great thread so far, keep it up.

Thanks! I need to do a thorough update!

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

Did you end up installing GFCI on the new circuits?

I installed afci breakers but no gfci as of yet. I may however switch back to normal breakers and go with combo afci/gfci outlets.

Edit:
Or not after looking at the prices of those outlets :lol:

I always had trouble with GFCI's as well, they're a nightmare if they trip for no reason. When I outfitted my room with 20A GFCI's rather than 15A and they are working as they should. a few weeks ago I got a little crazy with a water change an when pulling the hose out it splashed on the wall and ran down to an outlet... tripped right away. I didn't realize it until my apex alerted me and my bean animal started gurgling.

Arc faults are a great alternative as well. I just remember hearing that AFCI will prevent a fire and GFCI's will prevent you from getting electrocuted while having a portion of your body in the water.



Can't wait to see some new updates.

 

[Linkfalcon]

Hey Man U still reefing


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[tkeracer619]

Hey Man U still reefing


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Yeah, still going strong. Need to make an update to this dusty thread! It's amazing how little time there is and things change when you have a kid

 

[tkeracer619]

I have coral in the main system. Display is still fowler but the 4x4 flat is packed full!

 

[Linkfalcon]

So cool can u also do a post about your Nem setup please I'd love to learn more


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[tkeracer619]

I actually sold the 6x 20 long aio towers to a fish store. I just didn’t have the time to work on it and seeing the neglected system was depressing. The livestock deserved more.

 

[Linkfalcon]

I actually sold the 6x 20 long aio towers to a fish store. I just didn't have the time to work on it and seeing the neglected system was depressing. The livestock deserved more.

Darn was hopping to pick your brain lol sent u a pm


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