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Old 06-06-2014, 03:33 PM
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So lots of "wht not to do" ideas here
ok that stings wtf?
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Old 06-06-2014, 04:02 PM
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That's pretty much what my old tank looked like...
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Old 06-06-2014, 04:16 PM
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ok that stings wtf?
Probably not a sting. More likely electrical current
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Old 06-06-2014, 04:42 PM
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I love this new electrical panduit I got. I don't have everything set up yet, but it will keep everything out of the way and tidy looking.



Got the idea from builds like this:

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Old 06-06-2014, 04:46 PM
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better fix that top shelf
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Old 06-06-2014, 04:49 PM
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Here is one with the tops off the panduit



And a super clean panel look:
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This panduit stuff looks great! Where can I find some?
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If you just want to hide them.. What we did to hid all the cables and crap going to the wall mounted TV was to split a 4" diameter PVC pipe ( the appropriate length ) in half.. Paint it the wall color and place it over all the wires.
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Old 06-06-2014, 08:54 PM
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I just don't look at it. Problem solved.

Mind you, I got worse problems than some unsightly cords. The hair algae is back
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Old 06-07-2014, 12:29 AM
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Wire 'trays' are available at http://www.eecol.com/run/www/a.py/Main?program=Home
I just bought some, if I ever get them in use I'll post some pics.
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