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Alex’s IM 150 EXT

psidriven said:
I’m most impressed by the diagram. Will copy that so my tank sitter can figure out what plug goes where.
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Yes, that was the intent.

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Alexander1312 said:
Several hours of work unplugging everything, labeling what was not labeled. I am not happy at all with the result.

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But I also created this in the process:

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Might I suggest using zip ties to bundle any excess cord length behind the respective cabinet you want to hide it behind. Then for the exposed center portion you can encase them in this tubing? (Lots of choices this is just one:
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literally only the center part that runs exposed between the cabinets. Maybe just organize a couple bundles, like one with all the mp40s/pumps other with temp probes/heaters ect… would try to have them run as close to the floor too, white would blend with white baseboards as well. 3 exposed tubes would be better than all the single cords. Just an idea.
 
Velcro for cable management for sure as @Darkxerox mentioned. Zip ties will bring frustration. Wire wraps like @Don.Julio91 suggested will clean up the appearance a lot. You could also utilize wall mount cable management (wire raceway) options to run the wires in. The only issue I see is the number of wires that would fit in them. It would look very clean though, even you end up getting the wider options.
 
Yes, so I have the velcros and the zip ties. Not sure how you guys do this though but I clean my equipment on a regular basis, gyres every 12 weeks, same as media reactors, MP40s etc. I calibrate probes, PH, ORP, temp, so none of this seems to qualify to be zipe tied or velcroed to each other. In principle, it is a very good idea but I struggle with the implementation.
 
Alexander1312 said:
Yes, so I have the velcros and the zip ties. Not sure how you guys do this though but I clean my equipment on a regular basis, gyres every 12 weeks, same as media reactors, MP40s etc. I calibrate probes, PH, ORP, temp, so none of this seems to qualify to be zipe tied or velcroed to each other. In principle, it is a very good idea but I struggle with the implementation.
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Sounds like you need a cable raceway then.
 
I used raceways like mentioned above.
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Make 3:
Frequent maintenance- items like return pump, gyres or any powerhead, probe lines
Not so frequent- heater, UV etc
And wet lines- dosing or ato

Top to bottom right above your baseboard. It's easy to put a face plate on ot to hide it later on.

Don't run the race way behind your tank too far. I made this mistake and found the covers a pain to remove.

For the slack you have in the cord, tie it off so you have just enough to go where you need it to be. The mess is derived from the excess wire..tidy it up and incorporate drip loops. If your running it along your baseboard, anywater that'll fall will hit the floor and not creep upwards when you get to the cabinet.

Once I finished running all of mine, I simulated taking everything apart to see of it was too much.
 
I ran my wet lines outside of a track, all just after of preference.
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Right above the wet lines are two tracks that house all of my cords. While it's a snug fit, the one I posted above should house any cords needed and still leave room to work in. Just make sure to label everything so it's easy to fish out if need be.
 
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