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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 ![]() 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. ![]() 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!! ![]() 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. ![]() This project is taking forever. Thanks for looking. |
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![]() $3 for the LED kit, and with a remote ??? That's almost ludicrous
Good score ![]() Kool fan too. I like the temp display ![]() |
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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. |
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![]() Continuing on with the ATO build. Here is the corner I shelled.
![]() ![]() And the inside bead of silicone holding the panes together. ![]() 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. ![]() Applied a generous amount of silicone and slid my custom tool from bottom to top with lots of pressure and... VOILA! ![]() Let it cure for 48 hours and then began to trim the excess on the outside. DISCLAIMER: Please do NOT eat the razor blade. ![]() I was pretty happy that it held together! Sophie could care less. ![]() Siliconed the top on tonight, probably trim it up tomorrow. ![]() Thanks for looking. Last edited by WarDog; 01-11-2016 at 05:55 AM. |
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![]() That inside bead looks awesome, well done.
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![]() Thanks daplatapus, how's the fish room coming?
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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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![]() Thanks! Kevotron, I will provide a link when I get home.
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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. ![]() |
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![]() Wow that's one BOSS ATO! Imma gunna hafta borrow that idea!
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