How to mount my apex

[Fin]

I use a product called Sintra... It is flat pvc.




And some led's,... still need to clean up the wires..

 

[Jimbo662]

I bought two Ikea cabinets and attached 2x6's across the back of them.

 

[Waters]

I couldn't find them anywhere. Can you tell me what they are called exactly?

They are called furniture hole covers....
http://www.homedepot.com/p/CE-TECH-...k-2-INCH-FURNITURE-HOLE-COVER-BLACK/203717771

 

[Jimbo662]

They are called furniture hole covers....
http://www.homedepot.com/p/CE-TECH-...k-2-INCH-FURNITURE-HOLE-COVER-BLACK/203717771

you can also google "desk grommet" and find different shapes and sizes.

 

[dbrewsky]

agreed, i found it easier to order them online and get access to more size options

 

[Teddyboy16]

I have this cabinet that I plan to use as my control station. I like you floating solution for the control board. Would you please explain how you mounted the board so that it is floating. Tx

If you look at the very last picture you'll have your answer. On true right side of the picture you'll see a piece of wood with two holes drilled in it. You can't see the left side of the cabinet but I suspect there is another piece the same size, so the floating panel attaches to that. They sit just far enough above to clear the cords, power bricks, etc.

 

[dbl]

Here are a few threads related to equipment and mounting controllers. Lot of great ideas besides what's already been posted here.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/show-me-your-mounted-apex-controller.225344/#post-2607806

http://reef2reef.com/threads/show-me-your-equipment-cabinets.194534/

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/show-me-your-reef-electrical-organization.252746/#post-2981507

 

[slief]

I finished the install of the new Apex at the customers house this last Thursday. The install went like clock work. It helps to be well prepared with lots of advance planning. In case you were wondering, YES, the new Apex has been working just fine! Not a single solitary issue. After running it for 2 weeks here before the install, I wasn't really expecting any problems anyway.

I still need to install the LED lights once they get their canopy and stand covering done which is 4-6 weeks out. Also need to clean up the wires in the sump shed. I was too tired to monkey with that when I was done with the instal. I will do that when I go back to install the LED's once their canopy is done.

The controller board I made attaches to the steel stand with magnets. The top row on the board contains 2 VDM modules and an LSM. There are 4 Tunze 6255 controllers mounted to the board those. All are controlled by one of the VDM's. The 2nd VDM is for the Reef Brite XHO LED's that will eventually illuminate this display.

There is obviously a lot going on in the shed. An EB8 and EB4 provide the power and control for the return pump, skimmer, chiller, heaters, algae scrubber, UV Sterilzer, ATO Pump, ventilation fans and more. The Apex acts as the failsafe for the heaters and chiller which also have dedicated controllers. There is also a PM1 in the shed to provide I/O ports for the custom breakout box and also an ALD module for the leak detection. When I buried the lines in the ground for this system, we ran an extra 1.5" line between the shed and display for the Aquabus cable between the tank and shed as well as an ALD sensor extension for leak detection under the display.

 

[reefwiser]

Scott how did you water proof the lid of the outside sump area? I know you are in southern Cali not much rain there. [emoji3]

 

[slief]

Scott how did you water proof the lid of the outside sump area? I know you are in southern Cali not much rain there. [emoji3]

That was on the home owner. They used some sort of outdoor paint on it but I am not sure what kind. Their contractor painted both the outside and inside of it.

 

[3acp]

very nice set up

 

[FLSharkvictim]

I just bought a sheet of SINTRA PVC FOAM BOARD PLASTIC SHEETS thats 6 MM 24" X 48".
I will be mounting all of my EcoTech Marine Controllers, and all of my Apex and the Neptune 832 bar and gear on it.
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