Some input from the community is appreciated...

[Dom]

This is a picture of my new power panel, which is part of a huge rebuild currently underway (I will post about it when completed). Hard as I try, I can never seem to get this aspect of my builds NEAT. And before it becomes and even bigger mess, I thought I'd post a picture for advice.

I'm thinking that I might want to cut circles into the panel and feed the plugs from the back. Perhaps one hole on each side of the ISOBAR to feed the power strips and ISOBAR.

Another below the temperature controller.

And another to feed the battery backup outlet on the lower right.

Any suggestions? Let's hear 'em!!!

 

[Gablami]

I'm currently working on my panel too. From my prior build, sometimes "neat" gets in the way of "functional." The more I run cords through small holes, the more I need to struggle to get them out when I need to replace or service them.

So this time I've made the focus of my electronics cabinet to have everything be as easy as possible to remove and replace. Having it be aesthetically pleasing is a secondary concern.

 

[Trey]

So the panel I’m currently building is more of a display panel, and behind that and not visible the normal viewer will be an electronic panel, where all the “not pretty” stuff will be. Like power strips and whatnot.

 

[vetteguy53081]

A couple of holes And plastic grommet rings to hide cords and will look real nice (already does)

 

[Gablami]

I agree that it already looks nice.

 

[Dom]

So the panel I’m currently building is more of a display panel, and behind that and not visible the normal viewer will be an electronic panel, where all the “not pretty” stuff will be. Like power strips and whatnot.

That would be ideal. But unfortunately, I am using power strips where each outlet is equipped with its own switch, so, I need to have access.

 

[Dom]

I'm currently working on my panel too. From my prior build, sometimes "neat" gets in the way of "functional." The more I run cords through small holes, the more I need to struggle to get them out when I need to replace or service them.

So this time I've made the focus of my electronics cabinet to have everything be as easy as possible to remove and replace. Having it be aesthetically pleasing is a secondary concern.

Yes... I usually am more about functionality, but I'm getting ready to sell, so, I'm trying to make things presentable.

 

[Dom]

A couple of holes And plastic grommet rings to hide cords and will look real nice (already does)

Thank you.

Grommet rings?

 

[Trey]

That would be ideal. But unfortunately, I am using power strips where each outlet is equipped with its own switch, so, I need to have access.

Ahh that makes perfect sense. I think it looks just fine as is. Drill some holes to run cords through and you are in business!
For the record I found some nice and relatively inexpensive WiFi controlled power strips with excellent reviews if you ever decide to set up differently.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thank you.

Grommet rings?

 

[Dom]

Oh... okay...

Yes, I was thinking about the inserts used after cutting holes in a counter top.

 

[Dom]

Ahh that makes perfect sense. I think it looks just fine as is. Drill some holes to run cords through and you are in business!
For the record I found some nice and relatively inexpensive WiFi controlled power strips with excellent reviews if you ever decide to set up differently.

Have a link to the wi-fi strips?

 

[Trey]

 

[Dom]

Ordered.