{"product_id":"hydros-control-xp8-energy-bar-8-outlet-aquarium-controller","title":"HYDROS Control XP8 Energy Bar — 8-Outlet Aquarium Controller","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HYDROS Control XP8 gives you eight independently switched outlets and lets you see how much power each connected device draws. Use it to schedule lights, pause a skimmer during maintenance, or track changes in return-pump power draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRun the XP8 on its own or connect it to other HYDROS controllers through Command Bus. In a HYDROS Collective, it can switch equipment in response to readings from sensors connected to another controller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 individually controlled and monitored 120V AC outlets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum load of 8 A per outlet and 14 A total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Command Bus ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 ft power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.5 × 4.75 × 3.2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne HYDROS Control XP8 Energy Bar. Command Bus cables, terminators and additional controllers are sold separately. For a controller and XP8 bundle, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydros\/hydros-pro-pack\"\u003eHYDROS PRO Packs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrançois Neo’s advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eI label each outlet and note the equipment’s normal draw once the system is running. A change in power draw can give you a reason to inspect a pump. If you need to confirm water is moving, add a flow sensor to a compatible HYDROS Sense Port.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydros\/hydros-accessory\"\u003eShop HYDROS accessories\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydros\"\u003eExplore HYDROS\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.coralvuehydros.com\/product-support\/hydros-control\/setting-up-the-xp8\/\"\u003eXP8 setup guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HYDROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68396911886559,"sku":"HDRS-CXP8","price":347.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/0326\/5247\/files\/hydros_Launch_1.png?v=1794084272","url":"https:\/\/francoisneo.com\/products\/hydros-control-xp8-energy-bar-8-outlet-aquarium-controller","provider":"FrancoisNeo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}