Show Me Your Control board for your Apex Display!

[FLSharkvictim]

I just bought a new APEX classic, two EB8 power bars, Net Gear WIFI box that Apex recommends. I'm trying to custom build some type of control board so i can mount all my gear as well as my Tunze controllers for my 6055's pumps, my Skimz DC160 controller and a ICECAP Battery back up.

Please free free to post your pixs on how you mounted all your gear on your control board. I am trying to build something like this! See below:

 

[FLSharkvictim]

I think this Besta Shelf case I found on Ikea's website might work out after all! What I like about this is it has a smoked glass for the door so you would still be able to see in there some what/.
Spec are the following: Width: 23 5/8 " / Depth: 15 3/4 " / Height: 25 1/4 "..

 

[recess62]

Here's mine

I have my vortex, biopellet, and return pump controllers mounted on the side of the cabinet and hood. I like the blinking lights. It impresses my guests Lol

 

[d2mini]

GHL and Ecotech components here but same basic thing.
I decided to run the electrical raceway around the perimeter of the mounting board.

 

[Bob Escher]

Wow can you mail order from Ikea? What the model number again that would work for me

 

[fftfk]

 

[dbl]

Mine is below. It was designed to pull out for access.

I'll also point out a couple of other threads where folks can get some ideas...

http://reef2reef.com/threads/show-me-your-equipment-cabinets.194534/

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/show-me-your-mounted-apex-controller.225344/

 

[Waters]

Here is mine....there are some more components located behind the tank in another room also.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Nice job everyone.

 

[Pole04]

Keep em coming, this is a great inspiration thread! Maybe one day my apex will look half as good!

 

[msderganc]

Mine is below. It was designed to pull out for access.

I'll also point out a couple of other threads where folks can get some ideas...

http://reef2reef.com/threads/show-me-your-equipment-cabinets.194534/

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/show-me-your-mounted-apex-controller.225344/

I am considering doing something like this, except horizontal. Do you have any issues with cables pulling when the drawer slides out? Or how did you resolve it?

 

[Andreass]

Here is my control board. Just build it so not finish inside. Inside there is 2x dos and 2x DDR

 

[Crackem]

Here's mine

 

[TonapahNorth]

Good looking work

 

[dbl]

I am considering doing something like this, except horizontal. Do you have any issues with cables pulling when the drawer slides out? Or how did you resolve it?

I simply left a "service loop", for the lack of a better term, in the cables. So when I slide it out, I have slack on the cords. The one thing I learned was not to zip-tie "all" the lines together. As an example, the first time I wanted to pull the return pump for a cleaning, I had to cut the zip ties in order to free that plug! So just think about things you will want to remove on a somewhat regular basis and leave those lines free. Hopefully that makes sense.

 

[msderganc]

I simply left a "service loop", for the lack of a better term, in the cables. So when I slide it out, I have slack on the cords. The one thing I learned was not to zip-tie "all" the lines together. As an example, the first time I wanted to pull the return pump for a cleaning, I had to cut the zip ties in order to free that plug! So just think about things you will want to remove on a somewhat regular basis and leave those lines free. Hopefully that makes sense.

Thanks, that's very helpful.

 

[FLSharkvictim]

Started working on my control panel for all my APEX gear, skimmer controller, pump controllers etc etc.
This custom sheet of plywood will go inside of my cabinet that I have on order and it will sit next to my display..

Tank Info:
120 Mixed Reef
Apex Classic Controller
ALD Module w/ 2 Low profile probes
Ecotech M1 pump
Skimz 163 DC Montzer Series skimmer
Custom sump / Refuge
2 TUNZE Turbelle Nanostream 6055's
2 AI Hydra TwentySix HD LED Fixtures
Celestial C35W Maxspect Refuge Spotlight
Aqua UV Ultraviolet Sterilizer 25w
BRS Dual Media reactor
Eshoops IV Master & Slave Doser
Tunze 3155 Auto Top Off

 

[FLSharkvictim]

Starting to come out real nice!! Main Apex module, WIFI NetGear box, and the ALD module all have been installed....

 

[Bluefish9]

Still a work in progress. I dont have as much going on as you do so I was able to get away with a smaller design and incorporate it into one of my side cabinets. I made a tilt down door/board and chose to mount the EB8 on the back because I hate looking at everything plugged into it.

 

[Vwfan]

Started working on my control panel for all my APEX gear, skimmer controller, pump controllers etc etc.
This custom sheet of plywood will go inside of my cabinet that I have on order and it will sit next to my display..

Tank Info:
120 Mixed Reef
Apex Classic Controller
ALD Module w/ 2 Low profile probes
Ecotech M1 pump
Skimz 163 DC Montzer Series skimmer
Custom sump / Refuge
2 TUNZE Turbelle Nanostream 6055's
2 AI Hydra TwentySix HD LED Fixtures
Celestial C35W Maxspect Refuge Spotlight
Aqua UV Ultraviolet Sterilizer 25w
BRS Dual Media reactor
Eshoops IV Master & Slave Doser
Tunze 3155 Auto Top Off

I know this is an old thread but any chance you could post a link to where you get those nice fittings to allow the wire to pass through the board ???