NanoGurl's 75g Reef Thread

[NanoGurl]

Oh Marky I've been all over your site... remembering your site is another matter.

I was thinking two for what we have and mount them up high.

Thanks for the info I might order one of those.

 

[melev]

We found some newer versions recently. I'll have to find you the link. It was a 4 switch model with the outlets on the top instead of the back. Or maybe the bottom. Depends how you orient it. Still, nifty and inexpensive.

http://shop.vendio.com/progearwarehouse/item/766729281/index.html

The pages pertaining to this are in the 280g section, and are linked as Power Panels.

 

[NanoGurl]

Those are kewl! You could get 30 amps or 3600 watts with two of those in the same space as the 8 with half of each.

 

[melev]

They are affordable and provide some nice flexibility. If I'd seen them sooner I might have bought them myself.

There is also a version where the switches are wired to a box 6' - 12' away from the section that everything plugs into.

 

[jefnalyssa]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11603456#post11603456 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NanoGurl
Question for all you DIY ers.

If we setup the tank in that room, then finished it off while the tank was in there.. how risky is that? Assuming the top of the tank would be covered to prevent dust/sanding.. but what about fumes from drywall, paint, tile and such?

I know it would be better to finish that first, but would it be unsafe to do it with the tank in the room?

I realize I'm a day late. Will you forgive me?

I would not finish the room around the tank. Drywall is one of the phases I do at work. WE normally tape the door frames shut, and cover up the ducts. The drywall dust still makes it to another floor of the house for the next few days. I always warn the customer. They always say I thought you were just exagerating especially with all the procotions you took. They are always amased after that fine dust is still filtering around aweek later.

FWIW Drywall dust and refinishing hardwood floors are the Worst in my opinion.

 

[crvz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11606198#post11606198 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NanoGurl
Did you lose anything?

nope, not from that at least .

I've also seen those 8 switch panels at idjnow for a bit cheaper than the what I've seen elsewhere, though they're labeled under a different name.

 

[crvz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11606198#post11606198 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NanoGurl
Did you lose anything?

nope, not from that at least .

I've also seen those 8 switch panels at idjnow for a bit cheaper than the what I've seen elsewhere, though they're labeled under a different name.

 

[NanoGurl]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11608679#post11608679 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by melev
They are affordable and provide some nice flexibility. If I'd seen them sooner I might have bought them myself.

There is also a version where the switches are wired to a box 6' - 12' away from the section that everything plugs into.

That sounds neat too. I'll look into it. Ty.

 

[NanoGurl]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11611705#post11611705 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jefnalyssa
I realize I'm a day late. Will you forgive me?

I would not finish the room around the tank. Drywall is one of the phases I do at work. WE normally tape the door frames shut, and cover up the ducts. The drywall dust still makes it to another floor of the house for the next few days. I always warn the customer. They always say I thought you were just exagerating especially with all the procotions you took. They are always amased after that fine dust is still filtering around aweek later.

FWIW Drywall dust and refinishing hardwood floors are the Worst in my opinion.

I forgive you. Thanks for the good information.

 

[NanoGurl]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11612162#post11612162 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crvz
nope, not from that at least .

I've also seen those 8 switch panels at idjnow for a bit cheaper than the what I've seen elsewhere, though they're labeled under a different name.

Weird.. so they are exactly the same?

 

[crvz]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11612839#post11612839 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NanoGurl
Weird.. so they are exactly the same?

As far as I can tell... although in the interest in full disclosure I will admit that one of my switches (number 3, to be precise) only acts as a momentary switch. If you try to turn it off, as soon as you let it go it pops back on. I don't know if it's because it's more cheaply made or if it's just a random failure (i'm inclined to think it's a random failure, but who knows? they look identical to me).

 

[gman107]

is it named eliminator ????

 

[Schwe]

I think it's time for an updated FTS.

 

[jefnalyssa]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11617027#post11617027 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Schwe
I think it's time for an updated FTS.

I'll second that

 

[jcpatella]

I'll third that. Give me the motivation I need for my 90!

 

[NanoGurl]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11613934#post11613934 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by crvz
As far as I can tell... although in the interest in full disclosure I will admit that one of my switches (number 3, to be precise) only acts as a momentary switch. If you try to turn it off, as soon as you let it go it pops back on. I don't know if it's because it's more cheaply made or if it's just a random failure (i'm inclined to think it's a random failure, but who knows? they look identical to me).

Hmmm... looks identical to me too.

 

[NanoGurl]

You guys really don't want a FTS right now! I have moved stuff around trying to fix the flow and nitrate problem until we can get the new 120 going.

 

[melev]

You're right. We want a FTAS.

 

[NanoGurl]

lol... you already got one on my myspace page... i would probably be banned if I posted it here =)

 

[NanoGurl]

Grrr.. double post.