Juiceman Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I'm going to finally get around to mounting/organizing all of my ballasts, cords, plugs, etc. I was interested in see how other people did theirs, any gadgets they used to keep things organized, etc. If this is in the wrong place, please move accordingly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Velcro strap cord organizers http://www.homedepot.com/p/Velcro-8-in-x-1-2-in-Reusable-Ties-50-Pack-90924/202261940#.UVGk3xx9f5I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+brian.srock Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I really like Mitch's approach of going vertical http://www.austinreefclub.com/topic/22832-mitchs-90g-ver20/?p=192065 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Agree with Brian about Mitch. Since you're running a bigger system, I'd have a look at running unistrut. It's expensive, but it's awesome. Pretty commonly used in electrical and sometimes the plumbing trades, it's a system of cross beams with accessories for holding pipes and such. http://www.unistrut.us/index.php?WP=show&GRP=Pipe%20and%20Conduit%20ClampsI don't know how your apex is stored, but do you have a dry side where you can store your electronics components in a moisture-free (or drastically reduced) area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I have an 8' piece of unistrut laying around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 also....panduit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jakedoza Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Large Zip ties... from harbor freight.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Agree with Brian about Mitch. Since you're running a bigger system, I'd have a look at running unistrut. It's expensive, but it's awesome. Pretty commonly used in electrical and sometimes the plumbing trades, it's a system of cross beams with accessories for holding pipes and such. http://www.unistrut.us/index.php?WP=show&GRP=Pipe%20and%20Conduit%20Clamps I don't know how your apex is stored, but do you have a dry side where you can store your electronics components in a moisture-free (or drastically reduced) area? Not really, Currently everything is just laying on the floor in my stand right next to the sump, which is horrible. I overflew my sump a few days ago after messing with my returns, and It gave me the wake-up call to get everything fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 You might really consider a moisture tight enclosure for your apex base and EB8's. It might be an expense you didnt intend to have, but hey, isn't that kinda par for the course with reefing ? Saltwater vapor + non-waterproof electronics = poof, and when you consider that your apex setup is *at least* $500, probably more like $750, you want that to last as long as possible. This is what the neptune tech uses:http://forum.neptunesystems.com/showthread.php?198-A-Great-Enclosure&highlight=enclosure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I always thought that those dj switch boards were pretty neat. A few members on here have them. Maybe someone will chime in. Zipties, heat shrink and black electrical tape can go a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 to think my apex sat on the carpet floor next to the tank for ~15 months and I flooded a few times. out of it all I lost a meanwell ballast which was suppose to be the only thing that was sealed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 This is something I saw on the Zeovit site from a guy in Hong Kong. His thread is called a Reef in the Sky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 This is something I saw on the Zeovit site from a guy in Hong Kong. His thread is called a Reef in the Sky. IMG_8736.jpg cleanup on aisle 5. dang that is sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 When I was thinking of how to keep the contents of my stand tidy and keep my electronics off the stand floor, I was trying to implement a type of attachable grid system like I have to organize my garage/yard tools. The wire mesh shelving mounted vertically against the back stand openings has really worked out nicely. I can rearrange as needed, slide secured items horizontally, great ventilation, etc. I use zip ties to mount everything to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 This is something I saw on the Zeovit site from a guy in Hong Kong. His thread is called a Reef in the Sky. IMG_8736.jpg that is panduit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 This is something I saw on the Zeovit site from a guy in Hong Kong. His thread is called a Reef in the Sky. IMG_8736.jpg all that fancy stuff and he has a blue box vortech! awesome setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 This is something I saw on the Zeovit site from a guy in Hong Kong. His thread is called a Reef in the Sky. IMG_8736.jpg that is panduit Can you post a pic of what you have and or where you got it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 This is something I saw on the Zeovit site from a guy in Hong Kong. His thread is called a Reef in the Sky. IMG_8736.jpg Dang! I aspire to be that anal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 That would be ching chai's build(I think or sure looks like his setup if not). He has a huge build thread on RC in the large tank forum. Something about dream build in thailand I think. It's very impressive. And the colonies he gets straight outta the water even more so(basketball sized for $20!). Go spend the day and read it. Here's a link for those interested: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1640915 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 you can get it at altex, and probably frys (by the rack mount supplies) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 That would be ching chai's build(I think or sure looks like his setup if not). He has a huge build thread on RC in the large tank forum. Something about dream build in thailand I think. It's very impressive. And the colonies he gets straight outta the water even more so(basketball sized for $20!). Go spend the day and read it. Here's a link for those interested: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1640915 The pic I put is from a Zeovit tank call A Reef in the Sky, his name is Andrew out of Hong Kong. But the Thailand tank is insane!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Feelin that panduit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Can you please define the term organize, I don't believe I've come across it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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