Cable management

[StPatrick89]

Would like some suggestions for cable management. I have two tanks side by side utilizing two power strips and one extension cord, all on the floor. Anyone know how I could clean that up?

 

[Quietman]

There's all kinds of ways as I'm sure you've seen. Separate cabinet along side main is what I did with a power distribution switch out the side. You can mount on board in cabinet, hang on back, get a box on floor and just everything out of the way.

The only two things I'd say which ever way you go. Do not use tie wraps. It's a pain to cut those every time you want to switch or do maintenance. Use velcro wraps, or twist ties. I'm not a big fan of those cable wraps either that you have to unwind.

Secondly...buy a label maker. Label everything - at both ends if possible. Cord ends, power bricks, switches in side and plugs outside.

More indepth on my specific solution here if you want ideas.

 

[SchrutesReefs]

If there is going to be visible cables that you want to tidy up, some split loom (cable sock) could help and isn’t nearly as crappy to deal with as spiral wrap.

 

[siggy]

Build a box with open sides, you can hide the cables then set a plant or stuff on it.

 

[Gaspipe]

I bought this, and it work very very well

 

[StPatrick89]

There's all kinds of ways as I'm sure you've seen. Separate cabinet along side main is what I did with a power distribution switch out the side. You can mount on board in cabinet, hang on back, get a box on floor and just everything out of the way.

The only two things I'd say which ever way you go. Do not use tie wraps. It's a pain to cut those every time you want to switch or do maintenance. Use velcro wraps, or twist ties. I'm not a big fan of those cable wraps either that you have to unwind.

Secondly...buy a label maker. Label everything - at both ends if possible. Cord ends, power bricks, switches in side and plugs outside.

More indepth on my specific solution here if you want ideas.

Label maker is essential

 

[StPatrick89]

I bought this, and it work very very well

And where is this located?

 

[Mical]

Build yourself a remote box (off the floor)

 

[StPatrick89]

Build yourself a remote box (off the floor)

Oh interesting. I could do something on a smaller scale.

 

[Mical]

Keeping your gear/outlets off the floor is cheap insurance when you get a leak.

 

[StPatrick89]

Keeping your gear/outlets off the floor is cheap insurance when you get a leak.

I agree, so how do you run your shorter cords so they can even reach the box?

 

[Mical]

I agree, so how do you run your shorter cords so they can even reach the box?

The only cords I've had to extend were the vortechs. There's a member here on R2R who makes/sells extension cables for vortechs. All other cords reach no problem. I run them along the back of the tank in rails at the top of the stand.

 

[StPatrick89]

The only cords I've had to extend were the vortechs. There's a member here on R2R who makes/sells extension cables for vortechs. All other cords reach no problem. I run them along the back of the tank in rails at the top of the stand.

Got it thanks

 

[ChadmRoman]

Mono price raceways

 

[Patman]

Cabinet for my AIO nano.

 

[Jbell370]

The only cords I've had to extend were the vortechs. There's a member here on R2R who makes/sells extension cables for vortechs. All other cords reach no problem. I run them along the back of the tank in rails at the top of the stand.

Who might that member be? Been looking for a few sets of extensions for them.

 

[Mical]

Who might that member be? Been looking for a few sets of extensions for them.

@sntmods makes them -> https://aqualifestudio.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/34

 

[Jbell370]

@sntmods makes them -> https://aqualifestudio.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/34

Thank you

 

[Mical]

Thank you

Not a problem, he's super fast at replying and shipping and they are awesome quality.