Should I move the power strip behind the display?

[SomeHappyFish]

These are not 100% final cable placement, but still... There's way too much clutter, should I drill a hole and move the power strip behind the display? I fear they might be too hard too reach once the display is full

 

[RedReefer]

Yes 100%. All of my electronics have always been located on the exterior of the stand.

 

[RedReefer]

You can purchase or build a controller board and mount all the electronics on the side of the stand. Since the rear of the stand is hard to access.

 

[SomeHappyFish]

Thanks guys!

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Thanks guys!

I do like that you've mounted it on the top of the stand, but if any part of it is over the sump, you risk salt creep from any splashes or spray, even if they're tiny.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

If you're worried about not being able to easily unplug things from behind the stand you could use something like this that has individual power buttons

Tripp Lite ECO SURGE 7 Outlet Surge Suppressor 6 Cool Gray - Office Depot

Power up to 7 devices simultaneously with the Tripp Lite ECO SURGE 7 Outlet Surge Suppressor. One outlet is always on to power important devices like modems cable boxes phones and more.

www.officedepot.com

 

[rtparty]

Keep all electronics as far away as you can especially from splashing that can come over the edge and right into the power strip. Only takes one tail flick from a decent fish and your whole system and house are at serious risk

Hanging the power strip upside down is also extremely dangerous. The plugs can slowly work their way out and cause serious issues

 

[SomeHappyFish]

I do like that you've mounted it on the top of the stand, but if any part of it is over the sump, you risk salt creep from any splashes or spray, even if they're tiny.

Keep all electronics as far away as you can especially from splashing that can come over the edge and right into the power strip. Only takes one tail flick from a decent fish and your whole system and house are at serious risk

Hanging the power strip upside down is also extremely dangerous. The plugs can slowly work their way out and cause serious issues

Thanks for the warning I will be moving the power stip behind the display !

 

[SomeHappyFish]

If you're worried about not being able to easily unplug things from behind the stand you could use something like this that has individual power buttons

Tripp Lite ECO SURGE 7 Outlet Surge Suppressor 6 Cool Gray - Office Depot

Power up to 7 devices simultaneously with the Tripp Lite ECO SURGE 7 Outlet Surge Suppressor. One outlet is always on to power important devices like modems cable boxes phones and more.

www.officedepot.com

This should be plugged into a gfci outlet right?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

This should be plugged into a gfci outlet right?

Everything should

 

[SomeHappyFish]

Everything should

Anything that I should fix here ?