Looking for a DIY Power center.

[Scuba Dan]

I've searched and searched, on-line, and other aquarium forums, tried using the search on here, but was not able to. On the other sites. I found one guy who made his own and another who's Dad built one for him at a cost of $300.00+. It looked VERY nice, but the $$$ is a little more then I would like to spend. Do any of you have a link to a site or post that goes into detail on how to build one? I really dont want to use power strips. I have an idea on how to build one, but would like to see/get some ideas. I work for a electrical supply co, so getting parts won't be a problem;)
Thanks....

[Kevinnap]

I am not sure how attached you are to building you own, but I have two of the american DJ powercenters on my tank:
powercenter link (http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?SKU=APC100AXX)
these are so much better than regular power strips, and at 30 bones, really cannot be beat.
Kevin

[laszlo]

I just did the same thing you want to Dan. I got tired of my power strips, so I went to menards and bought a strip much like the powercenter Kevin pointed out. The one I purchased was about $35-40 (can't remember exactally), but it have 12 outlets, all of which can be used with timers in place. It was a little over 48" long, but I was able to saw off the end of the aluminum after the last outlet, as the end cap is held on by 4 small screws. It fits perfectly inside the stand. I'll get a pic up if you'd like.

[Scuba Dan]

Pic would be great....Thanks:)

[laszlo]

I'll get ya some pics as soon as I figure out how to bluetooth the pics over from my phone.

[bad santa]

I was going to do a DIY power center myself. After I figured out the prices it gets to be pretty costly.
$15 each for electronic timers
$35 GFCI outlet
$20 outlets
$15 wall switches
$20 electrical wiring
$30 metal boxes
$15 faceplates
$25 wood to make a box
$20 misc items

A DIY power center may look nice and is custom tailored to suit your needs but is not cheap.

[240-Reefer]

here's mine
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/109665P1010021.JPG

[bad santa]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7494856#post7494856 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 240-Reefer
here's mine
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/109665P1010021.JPG

Thats exactly what I was going to do with those timers too. One question, Why so many GFCI's?

[240-Reefer]

I have 6 circuts and every outlet has its own switch

[pyro383]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/pyro383/Picture052.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/pyro383/Picture004.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/pyro383/Picture003.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/pyro383/100_1167.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/pyro383/100_1166.jpg

[marino420td]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7494856#post7494856 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 240-Reefer
here's mine
http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/109665P1010021.JPG

Is there a thread that shows how you made this? It is sweet.

Where did you buy the electronic timers? My local Lowes does not carry them.

Thanks.

[bad santa]

[ Is there a thread that shows how you made this? It is sweet.

Where did you buy the electronic timers? My local Lowes does not carry them.

Thanks. [/QUOTE]

If you cant find them at Lowes then you might want to check out Home Depot. I have seen them there for about $35. I bought my timers from ebay for about $15 each.