Controller Enclosure

Hey Geek. The controller probably doesn't put out a tremendous amount of heat. Such a product is more apt to have all solid state, integrated circuitry components than anything with moving parts. I've never owned one, but that should be the case.

Ventilation holes in your acrylic enclosure aren't a bad idea. A couple for air movement should do, keeping them on the opposite side from where water would enter.

 

Yeah I figure it does not put out that much heat so Ill see If I can get by without drilling any holes. I post some pictures later of the whole thing mounted.

Thanks

 

Here is a little update on the enclosure . Now back to work on the tank

 

Looks great now where is that fancy signature again.

 

how about a little computer type fan for it!

 

Soon, Soon

I'm going to monitor it to see if it overheats, then ill decide on the fans.

Thanks for comments.

 

I just picked up a Neptune controller and am making a hinged case for mine. I'm going to drill a couple little 1/4" holes on the sides to keep air moving. Better to be safe than sorry. And being on the sides, it is less likely to get splashed with accidental water movement, my fish like to spit water sometimes.

 

I bought a little digital thermometer and tested to see if it got hot inside the box. In my case the controller does not put much heat so I think I'm okay, but a couple holes for ventilation wont hurt.