[sponsored] Project 70 by Elder1945 75g

OP
OP
Elder1945

Elder1945

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Aug 29, 2014
Messages
1,499
Reaction score
4,202
Location
Barrie Ontario
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
I think the dry side just plugs into the control board so I may be able to open the controller unplug it route it into my box then plug it back into the control board and put the case back on. I want to look at the plug as well since I may need a little more length so I may need to make an extension for them

I would like to make a in line plug around 4' from the pumps back into a water resistant connector. This would add the ability to extend the cables if need. I have a extra MP10 QD sitting around and will give it a go soon.
 

lbacha

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Nov 16, 2017
Messages
1,851
Reaction score
2,418
Location
Cleveland
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
I would like to make a in line plug around 4' from the pumps back into a water resistant connector. This would add the ability to extend the cables if need. I have a extra MP10 QD sitting around and will give it a go soon.

I know the case comes apart easily as I added a wireless card to one of mine. I didn’t look at the dry side plug but they sell a new dry side as a plug and play option so it should be fairly standard (I read it’s a 10 pin molex connector) if that’s the case it should be an easy conversion
 
OP
OP
Elder1945

Elder1945

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Aug 29, 2014
Messages
1,499
Reaction score
4,202
Location
Barrie Ontario
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
I know the case comes apart easily as I added a wireless card to one of mine. I didn’t look at the dry side plug but they sell a new dry side as a plug and play option so it should be fairly standard (I read it’s a 10 pin molex connector) if that’s the case it should be an easy conversion

Yes I think it will be quick to do. I kinda wonder why it does not have a plug on it... Same as the Nero 5 although the controller for the Nero is quite small.
 

siggy

My Aquariums Going Again
View Badges
Joined
Feb 16, 2017
Messages
7,122
Reaction score
21,414
Location
MI
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Project is looking Good, I like those power cables NAIAS Auto Show is going on, you do much of that anymore?
I use these for over-sized connectors/cables. You could get the proper size to squeeze the drive threw.

ez00000001010_p.jpg
ez00000001010_p2.jpg
 
OP
OP
Elder1945

Elder1945

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Aug 29, 2014
Messages
1,499
Reaction score
4,202
Location
Barrie Ontario
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Project is looking Good, I like those power cables NAIAS Auto Show is going on, you do much of that anymore?
I use these for over-sized connectors/cables. You could get the proper size to squeeze the drive threw.

ez00000001010_p.jpg
ez00000001010_p2.jpg

These are cool.... I will use something like this on my next build :) Thanks for sharing.
 
OP
OP
Elder1945

Elder1945

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Aug 29, 2014
Messages
1,499
Reaction score
4,202
Location
Barrie Ontario
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Ekoral sent me over ther doser and needed to mount it somewhere accessible and clean.

I decided to mount it on the back of the system.

20190124_121146.jpg

20190124_121157.jpg

This was unexpected as it comes with a nice holder for the dosing tubes.
20190124_121204.jpg

20190124_121216.jpg

20190124_135258.jpg

20190124_135313.jpg

20190124_135908.jpg

20190124_140302.jpg

20190124_140309.jpg

20190124_141353.jpg


It worked out quite well and end up mounting another If needed.

I hope to have the tank in my home in the next week or so.

I am setting up all the support equipment and QT in the next week or so aswell.

Should have water in the tank in the next 4 weeks or so we will see :).
 
Last edited:
OP
OP
Elder1945

Elder1945

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Aug 29, 2014
Messages
1,499
Reaction score
4,202
Location
Barrie Ontario
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Had to do some mods to the somatic sump. I am flipping it around to give me more room for equipment.

Also needed to fit the Roller from d-d. No more filter socks :)
20190124_132858.jpg

20190124_134010.jpg

20190124_134226.jpg

20190124_134744.jpg

20190124_134740.jpg


Now I will have to make a adjustable baffle but have way more room now.
 
OP
OP
Elder1945

Elder1945

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Aug 29, 2014
Messages
1,499
Reaction score
4,202
Location
Barrie Ontario
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
What size led strip?

I use custom ones made for my other business there is nothing special about them but they are UL and IP65. Any decent RGB LED strip off amazon would work. I think most are 1/2" wide by 15 feet. You can buy quick connects for them to cut and extend around anything if needed. I solder all my connections but this is not needed.
(https://www.amazon.ca/Lights-Waterp...d=1548780903&sr=8-3&keywords=amazon+led+strip)
(https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07M6D5DSH...&pd_rd_r=a506631f-23e6-11e9-8b12-b5a7828cf626)

Did you route a dado to put them in?

Yes and no.... The LED's in the legs are placed on the steel stand. The wood that surrounds the stand was made 1" larger then the steel so that left a channel or Dato to put the LED's in. I do my best to leave a minimum of 1/2" from the face of anything when lighting things up to help spread the light and cut down on hot spots.

What did you cover them with?

The first layer that is closest to the LED is just 1/8" clear acrylic. it then has a white film placed on the outside furthest away from the LED's (this is to better reflect the light as the cover is black). The last layer is a 1/8" black PVC that is glued to the acrylic. I could have used wood or anything that is opaque but the black seemed to work just fine.
 

dantimdad

7500 Club Member
View Badges
Joined
Jun 24, 2009
Messages
9,577
Reaction score
41,634
Location
Hartselle Alabama
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
What size led strip?

I use custom ones made for my other business there is nothing special about them but they are UL and IP65. Any decent RGB LED strip off amazon would work. I think most are 1/2" wide by 15 feet. You can buy quick connects for them to cut and extend around anything if needed. I solder all my connections but this is not needed.
(https://www.amazon.ca/Lights-Waterp...d=1548780903&sr=8-3&keywords=amazon+led+strip)
(https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07M6D5DSH...&pd_rd_r=a506631f-23e6-11e9-8b12-b5a7828cf626)

Did you route a dado to put them in?

Yes and no.... The LED's in the legs are placed on the steel stand. The wood that surrounds the stand was made 1" larger then the steel so that left a channel or Dato to put the LED's in. I do my best to leave a minimum of 1/2" from the face of anything when lighting things up to help spread the light and cut down on hot spots.

What did you cover them with?

The first layer that is closest to the LED is just 1/8" clear acrylic. it then has a white film placed on the outside furthest away from the LED's (this is to better reflect the light as the cover is black). The last layer is a 1/8" black PVC that is glued to the acrylic. I could have used wood or anything that is opaque but the black seemed to work just fine.


I was figuring as much. I solder mine too.

Clever on not having to specifically dado the wood.

Thanks for the reply!
 
OP
OP
Elder1945

Elder1945

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Aug 29, 2014
Messages
1,499
Reaction score
4,202
Location
Barrie Ontario
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
I was figuring as much. I solder mine too.

Clever on not having to specifically dado the wood.

Thanks for the reply!

Any time... If you ever have questions let me know I will do my best to help replicate or help people take inspiration.
 

dantimdad

7500 Club Member
View Badges
Joined
Jun 24, 2009
Messages
9,577
Reaction score
41,634
Location
Hartselle Alabama
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
What is your opinion on using PVC sheet to mount power head controllers and such to it?
I am really not happy with the finish on my control board and was thinking about white or very pale gray PVC about 3/8" thick.

It will have to span 23"
 
OP
OP
Elder1945

Elder1945

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Aug 29, 2014
Messages
1,499
Reaction score
4,202
Location
Barrie Ontario
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
What is your opinion on using PVC sheet to mount power head controllers and such to it?
I am really not happy with the finish on my control board and was thinking about white or very pale gray PVC about 3/8" thick.

It will have to span 23"

PVC is a amazing material and is what these are made of (https://www.marinedepot.com/search?tag=marine-depot-controller-boards#/results:products)

You can also paint most of the PVC sheets that are out there.. The only issue that I have with most of the stuff that is out there is that it is softer then I like. This is because most of the PVC sheets that exists are made for flat bed printing and not for building anything out of. We actually have PVC made for us but we order a few skids of it at a time a few hundred sheets :).

That all said even the softer stuff works quite well.
 

dantimdad

7500 Club Member
View Badges
Joined
Jun 24, 2009
Messages
9,577
Reaction score
41,634
Location
Hartselle Alabama
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Thanks again!

As far as soft, the 1/4" I have isn't too bad. I was sent a small sample of 1/2" and I could compress it a bit with my fingers. So I will not be using that brand.

I really do like the way PVC machines. I have used a table saw, router, hand saw and drills and it works great.
 

A worm with high fashion and practical utility: Have you ever kept feather dusters in your reef aquarium?

  • I currently have feather dusters in my tank.

    Votes: 68 37.8%
  • Not currently, but I have had feather dusters in my tank in the past.

    Votes: 59 32.8%
  • I have not had feather dusters, but I hope to in the future.

    Votes: 25 13.9%
  • I have no plans to have feather dusters in my tank.

    Votes: 28 15.6%
  • Other.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
Back
Top