Controller Enclosure

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  1. IBMGeek

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    Well since my lighthouse controller is pretty much exposed on the back side , I decided to make an acrylic enclosure to protect it. Its still a work in progress but you get the idea.

    Still need to do the top part that seals it ::).
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  2. ReefSparky

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    Nice work, man! :)
     
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    looks sweet!!!

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  4. lunatik_69

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    Nice work buddy. What glue did you use with the acrylic? Luna
     
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  5. IBMGeek

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    Thanks for comments! Glue used was weld-on 4. I made a small acrylic float holder earlier, but this is the first time working with a bigger piece. I think its coming out good considering me and my dad have never done this stuff before, though we have some woodworking skills so that helps.
     
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  6. Otty

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    Make sure you put that unit on a surge protector because KOgle just had his bite the dust from unplugging a pump and getting a spike in current. The company that makes LightHouse says to make sure it is on a surge protector and battery back up if you have one. I run my ACIII Pro off a APC computer backup.
     
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  7. IBMGeek

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    Ok, thanks Otty. I will put in on a surge (when you say surge ,you mean connect the actual power transformer of the controller to a surge device or connect the actual power strip to a surge?). Ill take a look at the backups.

    Thanks
     
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  8. Otty

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    I would do both and make them on separate units.
     
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    Make sure you put air ventilation in the case too, you don't want it to overheat. Good job! :)
     
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  10. IBMGeek

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    Yeah, I was thinking about that but got to see if the controller puts out any heat.
     
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