Splitting RKL outlets

[CRW Reef]

Anyone know if its ok to put a spliter on a rkl? Thinking i would like split two outlets so I can put 2 cords of LEDs on each splitter since both cords come on at same time. Lmk your thoughts

 

[SteveT]

I have done it with no problems. My fuge has 3 PC bulbs all plugged into 1 of the PC4 outlets.

 

[Craigar]

You will be fine if you don't go over the amp rating on the outlet

 

[CRW Reef]

Ok looks like each outlet is rated up to 8 amps each. Anyone (reefkoi esp) know what a 120w evo with 2 cords, amp usage is per cord?

 

[Haulin Oates]

Ohms law baby!
Current(amps)=voltage/impedance
Or you can use this formula:
Current(Amps)=square root of (power in watts (60per cord)/impedance in ohms x cos omega)
According to my pocket reference book: "omega is tge phase angle in degrees by which current lags voltage or leads voltage in a standard household 120VAC phase angle is 0 to tge 0 power. If that's plugged into the formula Amps = .2

 

[Haulin Oates]

Someone please back me up though before he toasts his RKL on my math

 

[CRW Reef]

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[CRW Reef]

Ok guess I was being lazy and didn't actually look on the lights lol. Here is the sticker. Looks like no matter what the amperage is per cord I should be ok.

 

[Haulin Oates]

Sweet!! I was also gonna say that I have 2 t5s on one of my channels so I know it's ok

 

[SAZAMA]

yes

 

[CRW Reef]

Ok last question on this and then we can be done. Those that have split an outlet did you use a powerstrip to split or a plug in splitter? If a splitter, where can you get a splitter that goes perpendicular to the pc4 vs parallel and blocking other outlets?

 

[303travism]

I use an extension cord just a small plug at the unit but make sure your chord has the grounding post.

 

[Cyber-Burn]

I used to run two 175 watt MH lights off of one PC4 outlet. If it is a higher powered device, or multiples like that run it off of port 1 or 4 as they are rated higher (8 amp). Channels 2 and 3 are only rated at 3 amp.

I personally would run a small splitter as opposed to another surge protector. As for where to get one I'm not sure, I haven't looked in awhile (sorry) have like 3 sitting around.

 

[Zooid]

Should be able to pick up a grounded extension cord that has three outlets. I'm using one for my breeding tank setup.