In need of Electrical Advice

[RDChris]

So i am trying to figure out a way where i can set up a 100 gal frag tank and a nice fish setup in my garage without blowing the breaker. I blew it last time so i just gave up and shut down all my tanks. Looking for a better option on supplying more power to the garage.

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[jayporksandwich]

how did you blow the breaker?

 

[RDChris]

how did you blow the breaker?

To much power there is no outlets available in the garage except 1 that comes off a lightbulb.so i run extension cords outside to 2 other plugs but my inlaw has a bunch plugged in already. I have asked the land lord if i can add a breaker individually for the garage but he denies.

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[jayporksandwich]

To much power there is no outlets available in the garage except 1 that comes off a lightbulb.so i run extension cords outside to 2 other plugs but my inlaw has a bunch plugged in already. I have asked the land lord if i can add a breaker individually for the garage but he denies.

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i think it's time to find another place

 

[tangotien]

There's no electrical panel in the garage?

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[RDChris]

There's no electrical panel in the garage?

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No its outside in the back yard

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[Daddi0]

Perhaps there is an old 220 volt outlet for a dryer in the garage that is unused. Thats what I did. Removed the 220 volt and added 2 - 110 volt gfci

 

[tangotien]

If you have a meter you can measure the loads of each line then pick the one with with enough amps to support your tank.

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[danreefman]

Is your box full? Add another circuit. My buddies company can easily run you a new circuit if you have the space in your box. Shoty eletrical and battery charges left plugged in is number one cause of house fires.

 

[RDChris]

Is your box full? Add another circuit. My buddies company can easily run you a new circuit if you have the space in your box. Shoty eletrical and battery charges left plugged in is number one cause of house fires.

I can fit another circuit but my landlord said no ive asked a few times.

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