Would like some suggestions for cable management. I have two tanks side by side utilizing two power strips and one extension cord, all on the floor. Anyone know how I could clean that up?
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Label maker is essentialThere's all kinds of ways as I'm sure you've seen. Separate cabinet along side main is what I did with a power distribution switch out the side. You can mount on board in cabinet, hang on back, get a box on floor and just everything out of the way.
The only two things I'd say which ever way you go. Do not use tie wraps. It's a pain to cut those every time you want to switch or do maintenance. Use velcro wraps, or twist ties. I'm not a big fan of those cable wraps either that you have to unwind.
Secondly...buy a label maker. Label everything - at both ends if possible. Cord ends, power bricks, switches in side and plugs outside.
More indepth on my specific solution here if you want ideas.
I bought this, and it work very very well
Oh interesting. I could do something on a smaller scale.Build yourself a remote box (off the floor)
I agree, so how do you run your shorter cords so they can even reach the box?Keeping your gear/outlets off the floor is cheap insurance when you get a leak.
The only cords I've had to extend were the vortechs. There's a member here on R2R who makes/sells extension cables for vortechs. All other cords reach no problem. I run them along the back of the tank in rails at the top of the stand.I agree, so how do you run your shorter cords so they can even reach the box?
Got it thanksThe only cords I've had to extend were the vortechs. There's a member here on R2R who makes/sells extension cables for vortechs. All other cords reach no problem. I run them along the back of the tank in rails at the top of the stand.
Who might that member be? Been looking for a few sets of extensions for them.The only cords I've had to extend were the vortechs. There's a member here on R2R who makes/sells extension cables for vortechs. All other cords reach no problem. I run them along the back of the tank in rails at the top of the stand.
@sntmods makes them -> https://aqualifestudio.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/34Who might that member be? Been looking for a few sets of extensions for them.
Thank you
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