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Old 04-04-2012, 02:40 AM
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Default Waterproofing vortech dryside?

Can anyone think of a good way to waterproof the dry side on a vortech powerhead? I want to run the dryside inside an overflow. Was thinking maybe putting it inside a balloon and silicone the opening where the cord comes out. What do you other reefers think??
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Old 04-04-2012, 02:49 AM
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i think anything you do will cook it!! I wouldn't do it with one of the priciest ph out there!!
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Can anyone think of a good way to waterproof the dry side on a vortech powerhead? I want to run the dryside inside an overflow. Was thinking maybe putting it inside a balloon and silicone the opening where the cord comes out. What do you other reefers think??
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1950143
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That's a Great Idea!!! maybe even a thin acrylic box like that with a fan on top to move air and keep cool.
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That's a Great Idea!!! maybe even a thin acrylic box like that with a fan on top to move air and keep cool.
looks like a good way of doing this.

I have an external overflow and its right where I want to put a mp40. looks like I'll make a small box inside the overflow and run it inside that box.

thanks for the link for the idea azulikit.
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If anyone is good with acrylic I'd love one for mp40s
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