[TomToro]

My stealth heater shorted out and fried my pc 4 on my reefkeeper. The computer part still works, but the plug module is gone. I'm buying another plug module, but want to make sure something else pops before my $90 pc 4. The built in fuse failed and it popped my house circuit breaker too.

Is anybody using something like a surge protector or portable gfci for this? I'm going to be plugging in around 800 watts for the heater so it's got to be heavy duty.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[soverjas]

I think the reefkeeper Expansion Socket will allow you to. I would call them but here is there ad.
The Digital Aquatics Expansion Socket allows you to control high current devices without affecting your ReefKeeper power budget
Increased Power Handling
The Expansion Socket is useful for expanding your system beyond the 15A limit of a power controller. It also allows you to use your ReefKeeper to control higher current devices such as chillers and multiple lights on a single channel. The devices controlled by the expansion socket do not affect the power budget of the ReefKeeper. The expansion socket can supply up to 15A (10A inductive) to one or more devices. Power is supplied to the Expansion Socket through a 15A Wall bug style plug directly on the module enclosure.
Quick Setup
Control of the Expansion Socket is handled by the ReefKeeper via a two prong control line (3') that is plugged into one of the ReefKeeper channels. Program your ReefKeeper with the functionality you desire, then plug in your Expansion Socket to the ReefKeeper then simply plug the device you are controlling into the Expansion Socket. It's that easy!
Recommendations
- Chillers (over 1/2 horse power)
- MH (600+ Watts)
- Heating systems over 600 Watts
- Any load over 600 Watts

 

[TomToro]

Good advice Jason. I just ordered one with my new rkl.
Thanks!!!

Tom

I think the reefkeeper Expansion Socket will allow you to. I would call them but here is there ad.
The Digital Aquatics Expansion Socket allows you to control high current devices without affecting your ReefKeeper power budget
Increased Power Handling
The Expansion Socket is useful for expanding your system beyond the 15A limit of a power controller. It also allows you to use your ReefKeeper to control higher current devices such as chillers and multiple lights on a single channel. The devices controlled by the expansion socket do not affect the power budget of the ReefKeeper. The expansion socket can supply up to 15A (10A inductive) to one or more devices. Power is supplied to the Expansion Socket through a 15A Wall bug style plug directly on the module enclosure.
Quick Setup
Control of the Expansion Socket is handled by the ReefKeeper via a two prong control line (3') that is plugged into one of the ReefKeeper channels. Program your ReefKeeper with the functionality you desire, then plug in your Expansion Socket to the ReefKeeper then simply plug the device you are controlling into the Expansion Socket. It's that easy!
Recommendations
- Chillers (over 1/2 horse power)
- MH (600+ Watts)
- Heating systems over 600 Watts
- Any load over 600 Watts