Vortech controller holder

[Europhyllia]

I've been struggling with various pieces of equipment lately and patience is running pretty short right now. I need to find a permanent solution for my Vortech controller falling off the wall. It is starting to drive me crazy.
Whoever thought that I want to pay 400 bucks for a powerhead and glueing it to the wall with sticky tape would be adequate?
Has anybody ever seen a real Vortech holder -perhaps some after market product?
I could envision a really simple brace type thing where the Vortech controller slides in from the top after the holder itself was screwed securely to the wall.

[ShAgMaN]

I've had success with strong/wide velcro...but if you really get pee'd off slap some liquid nail down. JK of course. Crazy they didn't make holes to screw mount. Even my coralife timers have that.

[kkiel02]

What about using the cord to support the weight? Try zip ties thats what I orginally did on my 180. I had some fastener type things that a zip tie would go through and that would use tape that stuck to the tank.

[Europhyllia]

I've already taped and cable tied and stuff. I am tired of it. I just made a prototype out of a gladware container. The plastic is a little too bendy. I'll visit the container store and get some more heavy duty containers and make my own.

[350gt]

Was thinking of getting something made out of acrylic. I have a stand right next to my tank and thought that would look sweet.... It would be a simple design.

[Europhyllia]

acrylic would be nice. Don't have any scraps left of acrylic and I am mounting mine onto a wood frame so I just dragged some thin-ish ply wood out of the garage. I'll probably just make some little wooden boxes tomorrow. Anything will be better than that stupid velcro sticky tape...

[txav8r]

How wide are the controllers?

[Europhyllia]

1 1/4" thick, 5" tall, 3 1/4" wide
needs a 2" gap at the bottom for the cabels

[Europhyllia]

I made a super ugly one out of wood this morning! lol
It works. Trying to convince Jack that Wet Acrylic should add Vortech holders to their offerings ;)

[Europhyllia]

oh and this is important: there has to be access to the grey buttons without having to take the controller out of the holder since the grey buttons are used often (feeding delay, etc.)

[cbianco]

I use double stick tape and have had no problems with the controller falling off.

Christopher :)

[Europhyllia]

Good for you ;)

I have two that hold no matter what and the other two don't hold -no matter what. lol
I've done doubles stick foam tape, double stick regular tape. Just taping the hole thing with packing tape, etc. I need a permanent solution that doesn't look dorky

[350gt]

I was thinking something as simple as this

http://www.displays2go.com/Product.aspx?ID=540

would be perfect IMO on my stand next to the tank.

[txav8r]

Like this?

[350gt]

that could work too, as long as the buttons wouldnt be blocked.

[Europhyllia]

yes like this -as long as the buttons won't be blocked. :) And maybe in clear -we paid a lot of cash to have that brand name showing ;) (just kidding! lol)
Actually because the indicator lights go all the way across clear would be good.
As far as the grey buttons go the are located at a height of between 1.75" and 2.5" (measured from the bottom) and at their widest are 2.5" across)
Not sure if a center gap of 2.5 from top to bottom will still provide enough security in holding the unit in?
Just cutting it wider in that 1.75 to 2.5 area might be too much trouble though...

[Europhyllia]

(and I love how you rounded the corners! Nice touch :) )

[txav8r]

Ugh. :/
Back to the drawing board. I'll remake it in clear and widen the opening where the buttons are.
Right now the opening is 2" top to bottom.
No biggie. I didn't like the way this one came out anyway.

[Europhyllia]

Sorry. :(
Don't redo it just for me though.
I think this could be a product that might sell well on your website!
I'll buy the first one though. In clear. :)
Just invoice me. If it works well, I'll buy 3 more after that to get them all matching ;)
2" at the bottom is perfect. That's sufficient clearance for the cables while providing maximum coverage.

[txav8r]

I'll do it! :)

[350gt]

I'll buy the first one though. In clear. :)

I will be next in line...

[txav8r]

???

[Europhyllia]

Oh yes. A couple of screw holes and we're good. let me know what to paypal you and I'll get it at next pick up.
I'll test it and if it works without modifications I'll want a few more :)

[txav8r]

I still have to drill and countersink the holes and flame polish it. I got tired of the mosquitoes.
I'm just a little guy. I can't afford to lose that much blood!

[Kristy]

I got tired of the mosquitoes.

No kidding, they were after me today too. Where are they even coming from? I thought those things needed water to reproduce!

Oh yeah, I think we are also going to need a set of four of those. I just love how I come on here and discover things I need that I never knew I needed!

[Europhyllia]

LOL

[txav8r]

As soon as I get some feedback from Karin on the first one, I can start making them for people. Just want to e sure this is the answer to y'alls problems before I sell you anything.

[CoryDude]

Will they be availabe in hello kitty pink?

[txav8r]

For you, Cory, we can do anything!
Should I stop and get pink acrylic today?

[Big_Pun]

maybe make one that has hinged door and o-ring so its splash proof! lol

[Europhyllia]

Will they be available in hello kitty pink?
I am sure you can always 'customize' yours by putting stickers on it. In fact I may have a few Hello Kitty stickers I can bring you next time I see you. I got butterflies too!

[ErikH]

I had thought about having Jack make some acrylic covers that would cover the dry side, that butt up to the glass. A simple upside down U shape to keep a tank overflow from damaging them. The only had part would be getting a watertight seal against the glass.

[Europhyllia]

Well once we get the controller braces worked out you can abuse him for whatever you want to ;)

I bet he'll need to take a couple of days off from his real job once the final version is listed on the website and we post our glowing reviews on RC! Everybody will be ready to kiss those stupid velcro stickies bye-bye...

[Big_Pun]

Well once we get the controller braces worked out you can abuse him for whatever you want to ;)

I bet he'll need to take a couple of days off from his real job once the final version is listed on the website and we post our glowing reviews on RC! Everybody will be ready to kiss those stupid velcro stickies bye-bye...

working on it im giving him my extra ES cover to work with!

[txav8r]

Cory, will you be picking up next Wednesday?

[Big_Pun]

lmao thats so cute

[ErikH]

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:::breathes in air::::

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[Europhyllia]

wow that is pretty darn adorable! Holy cow you are good Jack!

[Mr Cob]

LOL! That's actually really clean looking dude. The pink is killer! You could be on to something here.

[txav8r]

:bigsmile:

[CoryDude]

That's friggin' awesome!

[txav8r]

That's it??? I've been waiting all day for some clever comeback!!
All I get is "that's awesome"
We even had a meeting in chat about what you might say...
Jeeze...


LOL

[CoryDude]

That color pink will go great with my bra and panties.

[txav8r]

Okay. I guess no smart comment at all got to me worse than anything you could have said.

Well played, Sir. :)

[txav8r]

Of course I am still the man behind "auto complete" in chat. :)

[CoryDude]

You and all your different personalties completely ruined chat for me. Seriously, I think you're on to something here with these holders. Hope y'all make a ton of money with these.

[Europhyllia]

So when do I get to pick one up? :)

[txav8r]

Whenever you want, Karin. It is ready. Let me know.

[Europhyllia]

Can I get it at Wednesday pick up ? :)

[txav8r]

Yep! :)

[Europhyllia]

Okay I can pick it up Wednesday at 281 then and report back Thursday so you can a start production that following weekend ;) I foresee great things for this!

[txav8r]

Awesome! Thanks Karin!!

[Big_Pun]

I got that spare controller box for you jack call me.

[Europhyllia]

What's up with the new user name?

[txav8r]

Phat joker

[Big_Pun]

Phat joker

or the rapper. lol

[txav8r]

Stay tuned for an update!

[txav8r]

Simple and better!!




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[Mr Cob]

nice Jack!

[Big_Pun]

dang I just handed you that controller box last night! your good

[Europhyllia]

It's beautiful!

[Europhyllia]

So how soon can I pick up the whole set??? I am super excited about your final design and can't wait to get them :)

[justahobby]

Very nice! When is our next acrylic workshop?

[txav8r]

next time MAAST sets one up!

[Europhyllia]

I bet that heat bending isn't easy. I am still struggling with flame polishing...

[txav8r]

It takes some practice. It gets easier the more you do it. Just like anything else I guess.

[joelozano]

i will take one when they are ready to be sold.

[350gt]

that did come out nice......

[Europhyllia]

I am surprised they haven't added them to the site yet!
Jack outdid himself on those. Such a nice secure fit!
I love mine: http://www.dominopads.com/vortechholder2.jpg

[txav8r]

These will go on the site soon.I was just waiting for Europhyllia's official product review! lol
If anyone wants one, we have a few in stock now. Just PM me or Mr Cob.

[350gt]

Price?

[txav8r]

They will go on the site for $34.95

[txav8r]

Don't forget Charter members get a 10% discount!

[Mr Cob]

I'll post them to the site this weekend.

[Mr Cob]

it's been added to the site...