locating controllers

dixiedog · 03/19/2013, 01:36 PM

Easy question, I'm sure it's been asked a million times: Is it okay to locate controllers (RKL, Vortech) inside a stand, or is that considered a bad idea, due to humidity?

I used to think they looked cool and kept them outside, but I think I'd like to keep them out of sight on my new tank. Plus, it seemed like they were a magnet to any drop of water that got dripped around the outside.

username in use · 03/19/2013, 01:49 PM

I kept them inside. Just plan the stand properly so they are not right above where the overflow enters the sump, or any other splashing water and you should be fine.

dixiedog · 03/19/2013, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by username in use

I kept them inside. Just plan the stand properly so they are not right above where the overflow enters the sump, or any other splashing water and you should be fine.

Thanks. Sounds like a plan.

03/19/2013, 01:36 PM	#1
dixiedog Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 1,626	locating controllers Easy question, I'm sure it's been asked a million times: Is it okay to locate controllers (RKL, Vortech) inside a stand, or is that considered a bad idea, due to humidity? I used to think they looked cool and kept them outside, but I think I'd like to keep them out of sight on my new tank. Plus, it seemed like they were a magnet to any drop of water that got dripped around the outside.

03/19/2013, 01:49 PM	#2
username in use Sciencing Daily Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6,560	I kept them inside. Just plan the stand properly so they are not right above where the overflow enters the sump, or any other splashing water and you should be fine. __________________ Joshua "With fronds like these, who needs anemones?" - Albert Einstein Current Tank Info: multiple nano's sprinkled around the house