DIY switch board..

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  1. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Does anyone know of any build threads that had someone using a Mounted Power Supply Controller? Any help would be great.

    Thanks.

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  3. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    I know a number of people using these racks. I will look for some threads, but it's quite common. Like a manual controller of sorts. What did you want to know?
     
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    I use use the DJ America brand. Exact same thing.
     
  6. Jlobes

    Jlobes Coral Banded Shrimp

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    +1^^ ive seen them in many a build. pretty slick looking and convenient. been wanting to add one or two into my system for a while now. What are you trying to do? other that plug things into the back of it???lol
     
  7. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Well I was just looking to see what people had plugged into it just want a basic idea on what and where this unit should be placed and etc. :p

    Just gathering info.
     
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    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    It's great for cutting off returns, ato's, power heads etc; that you would want the ability to easily turn off for water changes. It makes for an easy way to cut off your main lights so you can easily switch to just actinics if you want to show off your blue look... It's really up to you. I find that these are great for making water changes easier and for feeding.
     
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    Awesome, thanks for the quick response and I'm back to my drawing board for wiring. :D
     
  11. Jlobes

    Jlobes Coral Banded Shrimp

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    exactly what GRIM said. They are super handy to just have a toggle switch to turn somethings off rather than unplug a unit or turn off a whole power strip. If you dont have a controller these are great for doing water changes, feeding time, etc.
     
  12. N00ZE

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    Thanks again.