Neil Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Does a fishroom need Weatherproof outlets ? I've found Turks have them on sale $31.95 a double but when you do the multiplication just for ten doubles pretty exxy. As against 4 way points at $23.99 I'm just wondering wether weatherproof are a must. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucifersJester Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I didn't go weather proof ones in my fish room and they seem to hold up alright - personal preference maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaZ Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 A fishroom only needs weatherproof power points if you plan on splashing a lot of water around. My fishroom also has my computer, a telly, a stereo, and carpet on the floor. I just take care when doing water changes and catching fish However if you are the type to want to let tanks overflow or squirt a hose around the room for some reason, go for weatherproof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I also have the plain old doubles in my room and most rooms I have seen have the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I have plain double power points but they are installed approximately 30cm above the floor just in case there is a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViS Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I'm putting mine up high on the wall when I build my new room in January. I'll be using standard points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted December 4, 2005 Author Share Posted December 4, 2005 The fishroom is concrete block wall and steel concrete ceiling my thoughts of condensation running down the wall is my main concern .Concidering the main tank will be 4000+ litres 3.6x1.1x1.2 metres. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViS Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Use a good quality silicone around the outlets and you shouldn't have a problem with condensation running in behind them. Perhaps consider trying to prevent condensation in the first place? Bit tough with concrete, but a whirlybird or dehumidifier would do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teflon Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I know people who fix a small airtight tupperware container to the wall to hold the outlets in just incase of an accident. You can make a hole in the tupperware container to fit the plugs and then seal with silicone, Or you could use a file to make a small rectangle cut on the corner so the leads can fit in when the lid is put on Hope that makes sense and HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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