Electricity in the Aquarium: GFCI vs. Surge Protectors (part2)

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  • @cyberaquarist
    @cyberaquarist 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your subtle sense of humor. This series should be prerequisite for anyone getting into this hobby. You deserve way more subs. Great information once again! Keep the vids coming bud!

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Subs will come over time if folks are interested. I'm not very flashy-- as you can tell my sense of humor is a bit on the dry side. I see the recipe for getting lots of subs (based on what I see on channels that seem to do really wel), but as you have said in your videos, I'm not doing this to pay the bills or to compete with other channels. Its all about sharing info. I think your channel deserves more subs too, but again, you'd have to add more razzle dazzle. Worth it?

    • @CamsJungleAquaria
      @CamsJungleAquaria 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think subs are overrated. It's more about helping to advance the hobby by teaching and providing useful information to whoever is in need, which is something you and many other channels do very well.

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree. And I would count your channel among that group as well.

    • @CamsJungleAquaria
      @CamsJungleAquaria 11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks

    • @cyberaquarist
      @cyberaquarist 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      NickMach007 I don't give a flip about how many subs I have anymore, although I do care about each and everyone who subs me for information. I hope that makes sense. I'm not about to get on TH-cam and act like an idiot talking about absolutely nothing. I thought I made some connections with certain people on here, but it seems that a few of them have lost their way. Some people think that they have become celebrities, and it's sad to see. This is simply an extension of my hobby, to share info, and of coarse to share my aquariums. Your channel is definitely one of the best for to the point information and fantastic editing. One of my favorites for sure.

  • @CJSAQUARIUMS
    @CJSAQUARIUMS 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid man. U just gave me a reason to go to the store. I'm clearly not playing it safe at the moment lol. Thanks

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      GFCIs definitely worth the $10-20. Best money you'll ever spend for your tank-- could save your life or your family's life! That and giving any guy an excuse, I mean reason to visit Homer Depot...

  • @darnettda
    @darnettda 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always nice to have such knowledgeable people in the hobby. Great vid man

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. I just subscribed to your channel-- looks like some interesting videos.

  • @thehypercasual385
    @thehypercasual385 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    awesome planted tank!! I really like those stem bunches of royals bonsai (I think that's what it is. or bacopa)

  • @AmbersAquariums
    @AmbersAquariums 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for sharing Nick. Going to look into adding them to my tanks now.

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent. Especially with a child running around, safety is super important. I have a daughter about the same age is yours. I'm always trying to stay one step ahead by thinking like a 3-year old. Some days she still outsmarts me.

    • @AmbersAquariums
      @AmbersAquariums 11 ปีที่แล้ว

      NickMach007
      Oh yes, they find stuff you didn't know you had! lol Very smart cookies too!!

  • @SlimTim_dirty_aquatics
    @SlimTim_dirty_aquatics 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome info, I have ground protected power strips on my tanks.

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Grounded is not the same as GFCI, but maybe that's not what you meant. If you really did mean that it is grounded, but not GFCI protected-- go get a GFI outlet-- I know you're handy enough to install one! ;)

  • @CamsJungleAquaria
    @CamsJungleAquaria 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good stuff! Looks like the plants are growing pretty rapidly in the tank

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, time for a major trimming-- was supposed to happen this past weekend. Oh well, looks like next weekend it is. Let me know if you want any trimmings. Weather is warming up.

    • @CamsJungleAquaria
      @CamsJungleAquaria 11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah I would love some trimmings. If I remember correctly, you said you had Ammania bonsai (rotala indica) and Staurogyne Repens. I'd be interested in those two. Thanks again for the offer. I'll be trimming my pearlweed carpet this week sometime, so if you want a bunch of that let me know.

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool, let me trim and I'll send you a message. Remind me, what part of the country are you in?

    • @CamsJungleAquaria
      @CamsJungleAquaria 11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok sounds good. I am in Southern Wisconsin so it's still kind of cold, but it has been warming up this week.

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cool, good to know. I just ordered some boxes from USPS and I have some sheets of foam insulation already, so I should be good to go as long as it isn't too cold.

  • @GlitterFistsFish
    @GlitterFistsFish 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good topic for a video. Alot of people forget or just dont think about the fact that they are plugging electrical devices in and then sticking em into a water source and it can becone very dangerous.

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly. A lot of folks out there not running GFCIs. Hopefully this helps someone out. Thanks for watching.

  • @TheBravo101
    @TheBravo101 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never knew about this. Great info. By the way, I think your tank deserves a close up view. Such a awesome tank.

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Go get your GFCI today! Best money you will ever spend on your tank. And once I finish this series, I will do a tank update...it has been too long. Thanks for watching. It means a lot to me.

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man, and I just subbed to you as well. I look forward to checking out your vids as well.

  • @frankenspud3
    @frankenspud3 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    great info on a topic rarely covered- tank looks great!

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and thank you for watching!

  • @00dreamer00
    @00dreamer00 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would it be okay to plug a surge protector into a portable gfci?

  • @ravenwolf8931
    @ravenwolf8931 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You!!! Found this video well googling aquarium surge protector. Was getting my new tank set up when I happened to notice the surge protector had printed on the back 'not for use with aquariums'. Went to both Home depot and Menards to ask about ones that could be used with aquariums, I just got a lot of shrugged shoulders... not one person mentioned GFCI. :( On the plus side I talked to my landlord and he's going to have the maintenance guy switch out the outlet for me. :)

  • @robmed29
    @robmed29 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    question, i have a GFCI shock buster, however is it safe to install the surge arestor with multiple receptacles to one GFCI shock buster? would it still work and be safe? just trying to make sure. or do i have to have each plug into an individual GFCI?

  • @TMAquatics
    @TMAquatics 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your tank behind you looks awesome! I ran all new dedicated lines for my tanks and installed GFI on each line as they are code here anyways. This is really great info. Thanks for sharing.

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well planned, code or not. The room my tank is in is on a 20Amp circuit with a GFI dedicated to that tank-- plenty of power to spare. Thanks for watching!

  • @PaulsPlantedAquariums
    @PaulsPlantedAquariums 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    How true.. Lets hope others listen!

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's my goal. Simple, but literally life and death. Thanks for watching, again!

  • @06TLforlife
    @06TLforlife 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, Nick!

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Much appreciated. Thanks for watching of course.

  • @PAULMADFISH
    @PAULMADFISH 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just for anyone 1 in the uk the gfci is called an RCD or RCBO great info nick thanks also anyone in the uk we operate at 230 volts consult an electrician as you need a qualification to install this equipment
    This is information only not a negative comment thanks again nick 👍🐟🐠

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely-- no offense taken. Thanks for adding the comment.

  • @rudderman97
    @rudderman97 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi my tank lid is made of metal and I am feeling a slight shock when I touch it. Will adding a gfci outlet and a ground probe help ?

  • @torontoplantman7136
    @torontoplantman7136 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the good work man, your video's are always super informative and I always learn something. It would be nice to see a video of your tank as well, I'm loving the Ammania. Sp Bonsai you have

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Update of tank is coming after I finish this series. I have a major trimming to do this weekend, so I'll probably take some video so I can do a before and after...and as always, thanks for watching.

    • @torontoplantman7136
      @torontoplantman7136 11 ปีที่แล้ว

      No Problem man, looking forward to watching the video. When the weather warms up if you're willing to sell some stems of the Ammania Sp. Bonsai I'd be more than happy to purchase them and pay for the shipping. If that's something that interests you shoot me an inbox message.

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely. I have to trim this weekend-- but I promised trimmings to someone else already. Hit me up again in a few weeks. I should have more then.

  • @Jwhiser1302
    @Jwhiser1302 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great solid information my friend! Thank you for this great series of vids bro!

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely. I've been enjoying your videos for awhile. Glad to contribute back to the community.

  • @salmanhussain3835
    @salmanhussain3835 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    can it save the fish if the heater explodes???

  • @Jaywil07
    @Jaywil07 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it man!!!

    • @ziurcs
      @ziurcs 11 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is valuable information. What about utilizing a Battery backup unit similar to one that is used for computer equipment. They sometimes contain a surge protector. Do you know if any contain a GFCI?

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know exactly what you are talking about-- UPS (uninterrupted power supply). Unless the blackout was relatively brief, not sure how much time one of these would buy you-- unless it had a very large battery. They usually give you just enough time to power your computer or equipment down safely . I have never seen one with a GFCI since they are usually used for electronic equipment (computers, etc.) which would not be installed near water. But there may be one out there.

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching.

  • @One2punch012
    @One2punch012 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the solid info.

  • @rbp917
    @rbp917 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for posting, nice tank too!

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. After I finish this series, my plan is to do a tank update.

  • @emsieesf3046
    @emsieesf3046 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for clearing that up!

  • @briansfishtanks
    @briansfishtanks 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good info as always!

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @brappineau4161
    @brappineau4161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done

  • @devisissy1
    @devisissy1 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    You tank is FANTASTIC!
    Having my GFCI installed next week. $200 for peace of mind, priceless really.

  • @gooniius
    @gooniius 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super helpful! Thank you!

  • @aheimsvensson1573
    @aheimsvensson1573 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are those Egeria densa fake... they are so incredible straight! But seems so foolish to put plastic plants i that planted aquarium

  • @SPL-6
    @SPL-6 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @InfamousAquatics
    @InfamousAquatics 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I never even heard of this. Looks like i have something new to take care of me

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Time for a trip to the home depot-- unless you want to rewire an outlet just get the portable version. Best $10-20 you will ever spend on your aquarium-- check out the links in my video. You can just grab one off amazon if that's easier. But it can definitely save your life. Well worth it.

    • @InfamousAquatics
      @InfamousAquatics 11 ปีที่แล้ว

      i am just not that handy bro! i will get the portable one

    • @NickMach007
      @NickMach007  11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Handy comes with practice. But portable one is just fine. Glad to hear you will be picking one up :)

    • @InfamousAquatics
      @InfamousAquatics 11 ปีที่แล้ว

      got to. I picked up the surge protectors becaus i thought that would take care of me. Safety first

  • @BigBudde
    @BigBudde 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks man! I subbed. Check out our fish tank videos as well =)