Need a little help with electrical

[Mythicalelf]

I've been brainstorming where I want to put a large tank. The area I want to put it has no electricity which is fine cause I was thinking of running a designated circuit for it.

My thing is how many amps would be good?

I'm thinking of doing @240 gallon 4'x4'x2'.
Return pump
Power heads
Heaters
Lights
ATO
Skimmer
I'm sure there is other stuff but I can't remember right now.

Is there somewhere that gives suggestion on items and amps?

 

[Jeff000]

A single 20 would be fine, especially without a chiller.
But two circuits would be nice, keep return pump and power heads on separate power so a single trip doesn't take out both. Use GFCI breakers.

 

[DOGGIE750]

Please provide specifics so Reefers could chime in and help out. Typically, a dedicated 30A or more would do the trick. I got 20A only by default since I could easily upgrade it to a higher amp if needed.
Specify wattage rating from all your equipment. Cheers.

 

[Jeff000]

Please provide specifics so Reefers could chime in and help out. Typically, a dedicated 30A or more would do the trick. I got 20A only by default since I could easily upgrade it to a higher amp if needed.
Specify wattage rating from all your equipment. Cheers.

Don't run a 30 amp. Unless you are running a small sub panel at the tank. Nothing you would plug into the 30a is 30 amp rated, so you will light power bars and devices on fire before the breaker trips.

 

[dave.m]

2 x 20 amps is well sufficient for your size tank, now and in the future. 1 x 20 amps will probably suffice if that's all you can manage.

Dave.M

 

[DOGGIE750]

Thank u for clarification.

Thank u for clarification.

Don't run a 30 amp. Unless you are running a small sub panel at the tank. Nothing you would plug into the 30a is 30 amp rated, so you will light power bars and devices on fire before the breaker trips.

Yep, a sub panel.

 

[sarens]

I just did mine last month, went with (2) at 20 amps each, I run multiple pumps, lights and power heads, 3 uv's, Protien Skimmer and (2) heaters, apex never shows anything over 10 amps (when heaters are on) but normaly runs at 5-6 amps per circuit

+1 to all above that say split pump/heads so that even if one trips you have movement

 

[Mythicalelf]

That's a good idea having two separate circuits and having the power heads and heaters split to keep it running during a trip of the other.

I learn something new everyday.

 

[Toddrtrex]

For my 210 I had 2 20 amp circuits added for it. Looking at my usage, I could have gotten by with just one, but for me, there wasn't much of a cost increase by adding the second line. My place has conduit, and there was plenty of room in the pipe for 3 line (( shared neutral )). Plus, this way I used one GFCI and one normal --- ATI sunpowers don't always play nice with GFCIs.

 

[Paul B]

2 20 amp circuits is the way to go.

Typically, a dedicated 30A or more would do the trick.

This is not legal.
(master electrician 40 years, retired thank God)

 

[sarens]

That's a good idea having two separate circuits and having the power heads and heaters split to keep it running during a trip of the other.

I learn something new everyday.

me too great people and real experts on this site