Hi all,
I am looking for ideas to minimize/consolidate the amount of wires/extensions/power strips/timers etc.
With the 6' tank and various equipment placements on either end, middle, etc, I have stuff all over and is UGLY.
Would love to simplify this somehow. Will take a trip to Home Depot and Lowes to see what they have......................
Some is caused by insufficient under cabinet space. I have a huge sump that takes up most of the space. Then the c02 cylinder and stuff, it adds up
Another issue is that the digital timers can take up a lot of space on the strips.
Here is a list of what I have to run everything.
Main wall two plug outlet converted to 4 outlets with plug in converter.
A. Connected to timer (a) which is connected to main MH fixture.
B. Connected to strip (a).
C. Connected to strip (b).
D. Not in use.
Strip a. On always and powers the following.
1. HOT Magnum on 24/7
2. Small RIO for extra flow 24/7
3. Main Sump Pump on 24/7
4. C02 Mazzei pump on 24/7
Strip b. On always. Needed to connect timer (b).
1. Timer (b) for Strip(c).
Strip c. Controls c02. On/off via timer (b)
1. C02 solenoid.
2. PH Meter
3. Small Hydor pump for extra flow when c02 is on
4. Larger Hydor pump for extra flow when c02 is on
Any suggestions are welcome.
My initial idea is to get a huge outlet converter that has the outlets spaced apart better (and more of them, say 10) and then rearrange placement of all the equipment where possible to run as much as possible off this new main source.
Another is to plumb the Mazzei into the main pump to eliminate the c02 pump.
Big issue is the need for multiple timers. The digital ones I use take up a good amount of space and control only one item each.
Do they sell any that can control multiple devices for differing times?
Will do a Web search and see.
Thanks in advance.
I am looking for ideas to minimize/consolidate the amount of wires/extensions/power strips/timers etc.
With the 6' tank and various equipment placements on either end, middle, etc, I have stuff all over and is UGLY.
Would love to simplify this somehow. Will take a trip to Home Depot and Lowes to see what they have......................
Some is caused by insufficient under cabinet space. I have a huge sump that takes up most of the space. Then the c02 cylinder and stuff, it adds up
Another issue is that the digital timers can take up a lot of space on the strips.
Here is a list of what I have to run everything.
Main wall two plug outlet converted to 4 outlets with plug in converter.
A. Connected to timer (a) which is connected to main MH fixture.
B. Connected to strip (a).
C. Connected to strip (b).
D. Not in use.
Strip a. On always and powers the following.
1. HOT Magnum on 24/7
2. Small RIO for extra flow 24/7
3. Main Sump Pump on 24/7
4. C02 Mazzei pump on 24/7
Strip b. On always. Needed to connect timer (b).
1. Timer (b) for Strip(c).
Strip c. Controls c02. On/off via timer (b)
1. C02 solenoid.
2. PH Meter
3. Small Hydor pump for extra flow when c02 is on
4. Larger Hydor pump for extra flow when c02 is on
Any suggestions are welcome.
My initial idea is to get a huge outlet converter that has the outlets spaced apart better (and more of them, say 10) and then rearrange placement of all the equipment where possible to run as much as possible off this new main source.
Another is to plumb the Mazzei into the main pump to eliminate the c02 pump.
Big issue is the need for multiple timers. The digital ones I use take up a good amount of space and control only one item each.
Do they sell any that can control multiple devices for differing times?
Will do a Web search and see.
Thanks in advance.