Vortech Controller Mount?

Fishinwall · 07/16/2014, 08:25 PM

I'm looking for ways to mount my Vortech controllers. If anyone has any ideas or photos of their mounts, I'd love to see them.
Thanks,
Matt

mypepper · 07/16/2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishinwall

I'm looking for ways to mount my Vortech controllers. If anyone has any ideas or photos of their mounts, I'd love to see them.
Thanks,
Matt

Hello Matt,

This is what I came up with last week.

Thanks,
Randy

http://reefcentral.com/forums/attach...1&d=1404787376

xdestry · 07/17/2014, 02:21 AM

I just bought some velcro, put some on the wall and the back of the control unit

d2mini · 07/17/2014, 06:45 AM

Same here, I just use velcro.
Don't the Vortechs come with velcro? It's been so long but I thought they did.

Mark9 · 07/17/2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Don't the Vortechs come with velcro? It's been so long but I thought they did.

Yes, they do.

RocketEngineer · 07/17/2014, 11:05 AM

I had a controller take a swim because the adhesive on the Velcro let go. As an engineer I feel there should be a screw hole or keyhole slot but what do I know, I just design rockets for a living.

Here is my solution original.

The wire tie goes through a mounting pad screwed into the stand.

I have since changed out the metal piece with two long shelf pegs I found at the hardware store.

azjohnny · 07/17/2014, 02:46 PM

I use the hard plastic velcro used for hanging pictures

Wazzel · 07/17/2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketEngineer

I had a controller take a swim because the adhesive on the Velcro let go. As an engineer I feel there should be a screw hole or keyhole slot but what do I know, I just design rockets for a living.

As an engineer I agree. The velcro is not a good solution. A key hole slot would be great.

d2mini · 07/17/2014, 03:11 PM

I haven't had the velcro ever let go on me.
You can also buy more industrial strength stuff, or 3M automotive double stick tape.
And avoid hanging directly over open water.

NTP66 · 07/17/2014, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

And avoid hanging directly over open water.

This should be rule #1.

Mine are secures to the stand door using velcro. So far, so good. Haven't had to break out the heavier duty velcro.

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Fishinwall · 08/31/2014, 05:17 PM

I velcroed the power supply for my Vortech to the wall as well but it did not hold. I'm thinking too much humidity (above tank). Luckily I had a screen over my tank that kept it from falling in!

azjohnny · 08/31/2014, 05:23 PM

I use the hard plastic white velcro for hanging pictures, here is a link

http://www.amazon.com/Command-Large-...+large+picture

They are also available at any hardware store

the meadows · 09/01/2014, 12:18 AM

I use the velcro. Not a problem, yet. Key hole hangers would be great.

Fishinwall · 03/07/2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by the meadows

I use the velcro. Not a problem, yet. Key hole hangers would be great.

I had Velcro fail already. Key hole or screw mount holes would be simple and appreciated. They should have made that change on the quiet drives.

07/17/2014, 06:45 AM	#4
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Same here, I just use velcro. Don't the Vortechs come with velcro? It's been so long but I thought they did. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

07/17/2014, 11:05 AM	#6
RocketEngineer Space is big. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maryland Eastern Shore Posts: 3,226	I had a controller take a swim because the adhesive on the Velcro let go. As an engineer I feel there should be a screw hole or keyhole slot but what do I know, I just design rockets for a living. Here is my solution original. The wire tie goes through a mounting pad screwed into the stand. I have since changed out the metal piece with two long shelf pegs I found at the hardware store. __________________ -RocketEngineer "Knowledge is what you get when you read the directions, experience is what you get when you don't." - Unknown Current Tank Info: None Currently

07/17/2014, 03:11 PM	#9
d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	I haven't had the velcro ever let go on me. You can also buy more industrial strength stuff, or 3M automotive double stick tape. And avoid hanging directly over open water. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

09/01/2014, 12:18 AM	#13
the meadows Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: VA Posts: 58	I use the velcro. Not a problem, yet. Key hole hangers would be great. __________________ 120gal DT, 40B Sump, 2-Radions & 2-MP40's, Apex Controller Mixed Reef

07/16/2014, 08:25 PM	#1
Fishinwall Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 51	Vortech Controller Mount? I'm looking for ways to mount my Vortech controllers. If anyone has any ideas or photos of their mounts, I'd love to see them. Thanks, Matt

07/17/2014, 02:21 AM	#3
xdestry SPS Addict Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 662	I just bought some velcro, put some on the wall and the back of the control unit

07/17/2014, 02:46 PM	#7
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	I use the hard plastic velcro used for hanging pictures

08/31/2014, 05:17 PM	#11
Fishinwall Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 51	I velcroed the power supply for my Vortech to the wall as well but it did not hold. I'm thinking too much humidity (above tank). Luckily I had a screen over my tank that kept it from falling in!

08/31/2014, 05:23 PM	#12
azjohnny Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Canyon Posts: 2,914	I use the hard plastic white velcro for hanging pictures, here is a link http://www.amazon.com/Command-Large-...+large+picture They are also available at any hardware store