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Went to NCIX and bought one of these do-dabs. All I need it for is the 110v to 12v Molex connector (shown here) to power the case fan. Fan is on order from TigerDirect.ca and I am expecting it next week.
Adaptor: http://www.ncix.com/detail/vantec-2-...36790-1013.htm Fan: http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...6213&CatId=801 https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/...37c62aeb_c.jpg Also received my utility lighting for the stand. Got it off Ebay. I am very happy with it. Super cheap and free shipping to boot. Took less than a week to arrive from China. If it konks out, I have no problem buying another. LED strip: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1-20M-RGB-505...item258b915553. https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5587/...b288c636_c.jpg Regarding the ATO reservoir, it made more financial sense to build it myself. Too bad really as I was looking forward to a Concepts made product. That's ok, my next display will be made by them for sure. Went to my local glass cutter and got it all at a reasonable price. Stupid me, I shelled one corner as I was laying it all out for prep. DOH!! https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2901/...17778150_c.jpg Assembled the ATO this evening. Going to let it cure before I trim, do the inside and finally the top. Silicone looks ugly as I've never built a tank before. Interior volume works out to 12 gallons. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3901/...f06424e7_c.jpg This project is taking forever. Thanks for looking. |
$3 for the LED kit, and with a remote ??? That's almost ludicrous
Good score :smile: Kool fan too. I like the temp display http://images.highspeedbackbone.net/...26-1002-02.jpg |
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I've used the fans before in my computer mods. I like them. The LED's on the fan only run strong for about 18 months then crap out. It's only $12 so it doesn't break the bank. |
Continuing on with the ATO build. Here is the corner I shelled. :ohwell:
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5570/...22c91170_c.jpg And the inside bead of silicone holding the panes together. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3894/...4427bab4_c.jpg I was thinking how to get a nice fillet bead of silicone on the inside of the ATO without getting my fingers all sticky and silicone everywhere. Then I remembered a tool glass makers use for just such the trick. Off to Home De Pot, but couldn't find one. Saw a vinyl siding colour swatch (which was free), took it home and made this. Simply cut it in half and then nicked a nice 45* corner off of one. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3896/...801513f2_c.jpg Applied a generous amount of silicone and slid my custom tool from bottom to top with lots of pressure and... VOILA! https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3840/...6764177a_c.jpg Let it cure for 48 hours and then began to trim the excess on the outside. DISCLAIMER: Please do NOT eat the razor blade. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3869/...ac36a963_c.jpg I was pretty happy that it held together! Sophie could care less. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3898/...01487fb9_b.jpg Siliconed the top on tonight, probably trim it up tomorrow. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3842/...10861811_c.jpg Thanks for looking. |
That inside bead looks awesome, well done.
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I also have those color changing LED reels, but where did you get those 4 pin connectors ??
this is a cool build !! |
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Finished the ATO this evening. Total cost was about $110 all in. Hoping I can find some black 3/4" spa flex for the open side of the bulkhead. This will allow for easy filling with RO/DI. https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3897/...6938b7a6_c.jpg |
Wow that's one BOSS ATO! Imma gunna hafta borrow that idea!
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