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I use the pad to make changes when needed.Is that an iPad you’re using for a display on the apex?
I have to agree with others that are saying this is a bad idea. Saltwater in any hot outlet can cause fire is a few seconds. Your set up is defiantly not safe. Believe me I was doing some maintenance and dropped a container full of salt water causing it to splash a small amount of saltwater on a power strip which sizzled and burst into flames within seconds. This was a power strip that I was off the floor and never normally could have gotten wet. thank good ness I was paying attention and was right there to put the fire out.I appreciate the feedback - it's not practical to have power outlets on the side, this is the only reason they are upwards facing (i.e. by design). I have had a 2 socket controller for a long time - there was no water spay getting into it.
Power outlets are not the main fire hazard (if at all), the worst case scenario is that the water would splash and short-circuit the mains - then the main RCD unit will cut it off (I did run a test checking this scenario).
In a typical aquarium the main fire hazard is from overheating DC power units (some of them can reach 70C-90C if not properly positioned), these are typically also buried amongst other cables/equipment, so a fire starting there would spread quickly. So if anything having these moved away from main electrics cabinet reduces the risk of fire.
These 2 units are hanging between a brick wall and aquarium glass, they don't generate any heat (only consume about 20w) and they are away from anyone touching/reaching them, in case the mains become exposed.
When designing all of my DIY devices I pay special attention to electric shock hazard: ensuring the cable has sufficient tension relief (cannot break due to bends) and is firmly secured - i.e. cannot disconnect by accident and even if disconnected, ensure it would stay inside the box..
Some people would just call it laziness. I mean it it still a loss of energy and I am just to lazy to put enough energy in to create a more ordered state. It get's harder and harder over time. Especially when one of the neatly glued cable "organisers" come loose and I do not fix it immediately. Probably a cable tangle represents the maximum possible entropy in the macroscopic world? At least there is less that can be more annoying to fix.Love that you know what entropy is! From the chemistry teacher.
where did you get those cabinets? Ikea? They look like one I had with my first tank. Need something like this for the new tank. Can you share the inside?Lockdown gave me loads of planning time…
Yeah this is trueCable management is an art & a balancing act. Sure it can look good, but is it functional when cleaning & servicing?
Personally I lean towards the maintenance side, the easier the access the better. Especially in emergency situations, you can get to it fast. Planning for disasters is NOT fun but in this hobby it's a requirement.