Where can I source PVCX for a controller board?

AdamNC · Jan 7, 2019

I checked out Marine Depots controller board and as much as I like it, it's just too small for everything that I need. Also what kind of blade for my circular saw and jig saw would I use?

Apex Classic brain
EB8
WXM
ASM
Maxspect IPV6
Apex Display
2 Ecotech Vortech drivers
Ecotech Battery Backup
2 BRS 1.1ML dosing pumps
Tunze Nano ATO

TheEngineer · Jan 8, 2019

Could you use veneered plywood instead? It's readily available at HD and Lowes and pretty cheap.

AdamNC · Jan 8, 2019

I have no idea what that is but I’ll check it out.

TheEngineer · Jan 8, 2019

AdamNC said:
I have no idea what that is but I’ll check it out.

Oh

It is plywood, but it has a layer of nicer wood (usually oak) on the top and bottom so it looks like furniture instead of all the strips and such that plywood usually has.

This stuff: https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lumber-Composites-Plywood-Hardwood-Plywood/N-5yc1vZc7r1

Diamond1 · Jan 8, 2019

Is this what your looking for? I used the 1/16" pvc sheets for my reef pi controller build. You can cut it with just about any blade you want. The 1/16" stuff was thin enough to score with a razor blade then just snap it like cutting glass.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/PVC-Expand...h=item3f704ffca7:g:zh8AAOSwcUBYPOIV:rk:3:pf:0

AdamNC · Jan 8, 2019

Diamond1 said:
Is this what your looking for? I used the 1/16" pvc sheets for my reef pi controller build. You can cut it with just about any blade you want. The 1/16" stuff was thin enough to score with a razor blade then just snap it like cutting glass.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/PVC-Expand...h=item3f704ffca7:g:zh8AAOSwcUBYPOIV:rk:3:pf:0

No I need it for a full Apex control board, also be thick enough to hold an Ecotech Battery Backup which weighs 14lbs. I'd prefer PVC over wood as it's water proof without having to coat it with something. I'm thinking 1/2" PVCX.

BZOFIQ · Jan 8, 2019

I think you're looking for 'marine board' which is High Density Polyethylene

How about this 1/2", very sturdy

Black one thats 24x36" is here

https://www.amazon.com/Seaboard-Den...8&qid=1546966192&sr=8-6&keywords=marine+board

See picture here for reference

https://www.amazon.com/Seaboard-Den...&qid=1546966192&sr=8-15&keywords=marine+board

search google for marine board or High Density Polyethylene sheet.

Diamond1 · Jan 8, 2019

I believe they make this stuff up 3/8" thick. I'm not familiar with PVCX.

AdamNC · Jan 8, 2019

BZOFIQ said:
I think you're looking for 'marine board' which is High Density Polyethylene

How about this 1/2", very sturdy

Black one thats 24x36" is here

https://www.amazon.com/Seaboard-Den...8&qid=1546966192&sr=8-6&keywords=marine+board

See picture here for reference

https://www.amazon.com/Seaboard-Den...&qid=1546966192&sr=8-15&keywords=marine+board

search google for marine board or High Density Polyethylene sheet.

Yup, I think that's it. The same stuff they use for the Marine Depot Controller Board. I may have to buy 2 of them, one for the face and another to raise it off the wall some to hide the wired behind.

Thank You!!