Electrical MESS

Cal Native · 12-06-2007, 01:42 PM

I have a nano with a sump/refug, UV, Skimmer, Fan, Heater etc. in the stand. The problem is the Power Strip, Plugs, Timers, Cords etc. are in a blob on the floor next to the Chiller (the Chiller Can stay out). I want to hide this mess plus add a 5 gallon auto top off all hidden somehow in something that will not look out of place since it is in the living room. Any Ideas? I have a few but it never hurt's to hear what other people come up with. THANKS

lcstorc · 12-06-2007, 01:46 PM

Well for starters you need to get the power strip up off of the ground with drip loops in all of the cords. If saltwater drips in it you have big problems.
I would probably put it under an end table or something. You want the chiller to be well vented so it is better kept as much in the open as possible.

Triggerjay · 12-06-2007, 01:47 PM

Can you put some sort of cabinet next to the stand to hide it all in? Something else you may consider, is slide the tank out from the wall, and build a wood or acrylic box on the back of the stand to house it. It will make it so you cannot push it flush against the wall, but it will provide the little "cord caddy" you would need!

Jason

michael_cb_125 · 12-06-2007, 02:33 PM

Be careful wih the strip on the floor. Getting zapped while trying to keep you cords from burning up is NOT fun. TRUST ME I KNOW

tbittner · 12-07-2007, 02:12 PM

I added a shelf under the stand for the electrical equipment, such as timers. The cords loops down, then loops back up to the shelf. If water runs down the cord, it drips off before it gets into the exposed electric sockets.

ReefGuy69 · 12-07-2007, 05:06 PM

i recommend getting a power strip from like a guitar or music store. they have buttons on the front and the plugs go in the back. Melev has them with some of his setups. mine works great. keeps the cords neat and out of the way. i think i paid $25 for mine. mount it underneath if you have room or other the other suggestion of getting or building a cabinet next to it would work well. gives you some working space and the all needed storage we all lack. i never have enough room because im always buying or upgrading something. i will try to post the link for the powerstrip.

12-06-2007, 01:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cal Native Serpent Star Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 202 View Gallery Karma Komment	Electrical MESS I have a nano with a sump/refug, UV, Skimmer, Fan, Heater etc. in the stand. The problem is the Power Strip, Plugs, Timers, Cords etc. are in a blob on the floor next to the Chiller (the Chiller Can stay out). I want to hide this mess plus add a 5 gallon auto top off all hidden somehow in something that will not look out of place since it is in the living room. Any Ideas? I have a few but it never hurt's to hear what other people come up with. THANKS

12-06-2007, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,473 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Electrical MESS Well for starters you need to get the power strip up off of the ground with drip loops in all of the cords. If saltwater drips in it you have big problems. I would probably put it under an end table or something. You want the chiller to be well vented so it is better kept as much in the open as possible. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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Triggerjay Acropora Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,989 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Electrical MESS Can you put some sort of cabinet next to the stand to hide it all in? Something else you may consider, is slide the tank out from the wall, and build a wood or acrylic box on the back of the stand to house it. It will make it so you cannot push it flush against the wall, but it will provide the little "cord caddy" you would need! Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

12-06-2007, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,227 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Electrical MESS Be careful wih the strip on the floor. Getting zapped while trying to keep you cords from burning up is NOT fun. TRUST ME I KNOW __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

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tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Electrical MESS I added a shelf under the stand for the electrical equipment, such as timers. The cords loops down, then loops back up to the shelf. If water runs down the cord, it drips off before it gets into the exposed electric sockets. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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ReefGuy69 Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 746 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Electrical MESS i recommend getting a power strip from like a guitar or music store. they have buttons on the front and the plugs go in the back. Melev has them with some of his setups. mine works great. keeps the cords neat and out of the way. i think i paid $25 for mine. mount it underneath if you have room or other the other suggestion of getting or building a cabinet next to it would work well. gives you some working space and the all needed storage we all lack. i never have enough room because im always buying or upgrading something. i will try to post the link for the powerstrip.

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