Build Series| Eps. 9| Neptune Systems Apex Cabinet: Saltwater Aquarium

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

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  • @ROZDAB
    @ROZDAB 6 лет назад +2

    Great details while explaining everything. Top notch. You can see the amount of time you spent planning.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Thanks Wes, much appreciated!

  • @Brett5106
    @Brett5106 7 лет назад

    Absolutely stunning. The attention to detail with the colors make everything come together. Great job.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Really appreciate the post Brett, thank you very much. I subbed.

  • @ScottM
    @ScottM 7 лет назад +7

    Wow.. that turned out great. Makes me want to get a apex just to duplicate this build. Everything looks really neat and clean. Words cannot express how much I liked this display.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад +2

      Ah shucks Scott, thanks! Appreciate your post!

  • @dudepros
    @dudepros 7 лет назад +1

    Amazing job dude! Any reefer would be proud to have something so clean looking.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Thank you very much... I am really happy with how it turned out.

  • @DrinkhtooO
    @DrinkhtooO 7 лет назад

    Very clean. Nice job

  • @coreyramsey9196
    @coreyramsey9196 7 лет назад

    Build is looking AWSOME Gil cant wait to see your new system going

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Hoping I can deliver, lots and lots still left to do. Sump has me stalled out bigtime.

  • @helijamal
    @helijamal 3 года назад

    Well done..funny about the hole saws as I did the exact same thing. Appreciate you taking the time to document the build for us that are imagination challenged

  • @mikethereefer3719
    @mikethereefer3719 7 лет назад

    Im really digging the black/grey/orange look. Things are coming out great!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Thanks Mike, I'm anxious to get started on the plumbing to bring it all together. Sump is still 3 weeks out.

  • @darrylnelson6264
    @darrylnelson6264 6 лет назад

    This is a nice video. Gave me an idea that i never considered and it works really good. Thanks Gil.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  5 лет назад

      Awesome to hear, thank you.

  • @scurvy3810
    @scurvy3810 7 лет назад

    Well done Gil!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Thank Scurvy, much appreciated

  • @jasonwalters3193
    @jasonwalters3193 6 лет назад

    nice set up

  • @RogueAquariums
    @RogueAquariums 7 лет назад

    Gil, nothing like using good ole fashioned equipment. lol.. the cabinet & the way you mounted all the components down to the screws looks very clean. good job..

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Hey man, I really appreciate the boost of confidence. Thanks NW!

  • @michaeltalley1455
    @michaeltalley1455 5 лет назад +2

    Loved it! Keeping it real, including mistakes. Great informative video.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  5 лет назад +1

      Appreciate the post, thank you.

  • @RWAquariumPages
    @RWAquariumPages 4 года назад

    Looks beautiful

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  4 года назад +1

      Much appreciated! Not sure if you'd be interested, but I post everyday on Instagram, "ReeferGil"

    • @RWAquariumPages
      @RWAquariumPages 4 года назад

      @@ReeferGil thx will do and following

  • @UnderTheTide
    @UnderTheTide 7 лет назад +1

    I love your attention to detail bud. The story about the Home Depot employees is damned funny too. Things are coming along really nice.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Haha, thanks Phil. Even when I think I have everything I need, I never do and off to HD to buy more stuff.

    • @CincinnatiReefer
      @CincinnatiReefer 7 лет назад

      I know their favorite foods!

  • @ryanmonaghan8020
    @ryanmonaghan8020 7 лет назад

    This came out super clean

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Thank you for all the support!

  • @camaroryder
    @camaroryder 5 лет назад +2

    Beautiful job! Looks awesome!

  • @thepassionreef
    @thepassionreef 6 лет назад

    Awesome job ReeferGil....love how it all turned out....

  • @davidbrooks8181
    @davidbrooks8181 4 года назад

    Wow! About to work on my controller cabinet, this was great! Thank you!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  4 года назад

      Awesome, I'm glad it helped.

  • @tsurro8086
    @tsurro8086 7 лет назад

    Looks good

  • @JRodriguez1127
    @JRodriguez1127 7 лет назад

    Looks great.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Joel Rodriguez Thanks Joel, it's coming along.

  • @marcelmichaud9392
    @marcelmichaud9392 7 лет назад

    Nicely done my friend!

  • @jluusaltwateraquarium8320
    @jluusaltwateraquarium8320 6 лет назад

    Very so fantastic

  • @Matt-dc8lp
    @Matt-dc8lp 5 лет назад

    That beautiful maple...only to be painted.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  5 лет назад

      I know. It wouldn't have fit the decor if I left it.

  • @bobbyrob2008
    @bobbyrob2008 6 лет назад +1

    Looks great my man...Thanks for the laughs, I have been there!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Thanks Bobby, I'm actually going to focus on wood working projects. I know I suck right now, but I want to consider myself an intermediate someday.

  • @ReefEco
    @ReefEco 7 лет назад

    Looking slick ReeferGil. You know you are in it to win it when you paint screw heads : ) You are not alone - I'm spraying my gray ball valves white to match the rest of my plumbing, LOL...

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      LOL, I did the same thing to my valves, turned them from red to orange. I have OCD when it comes to stuff like this. Makes it more enjoyable for myself. Are you posting your build anywhere?

    • @ReefEco
      @ReefEco 7 лет назад

      Confirm on the OCD - me too. I'll be starting a channel on my build, a 330g and fishroom, in about 6 months. Been planning and buying equipment for the last 18 months as I finish the house renovation. The tank is my reward. I figure the wife will be thrilled when the house is done, so I can get away with whatever ; )

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Reef Eco You had me at 330 gallons. Very well played with the timing to use the completion of the house as a distraction for wifey. I'll sub now, don't want to miss your build, lol

    • @ReefEco
      @ReefEco 7 лет назад

      Thanks man! Yeah, we bought this house about 2 years ago, and there just "happened" to be a small room off the living room for the fish room - as if I wasn't looking for that in EVERY house we looked at ; ) Can't wait to finally start the build, and your attention to detail on your new build is certainly an inspiration. Its all about doing it right the first time!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Cracks me up, I'd secretly be scanning a new house for the same thing. Sounds like a winner, I can only imagine youre pretty stoked to get started! Cant wait to see it.

  • @WilSantiagoReefing
    @WilSantiagoReefing 7 лет назад

    WOW! That is sick! Great job ReeferGil

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      I'm really glad you like it, thank you Wil...

  • @leem270
    @leem270 6 лет назад

    Looks Great! Nice work

  • @Cycnoches2012
    @Cycnoches2012 7 лет назад

    excellent build!

  • @laminar_flow
    @laminar_flow 7 лет назад +1

    Incredible! So clean, makes my Velcro ties look really bush league.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      HAHA, no no, any sort of cord management is a great thing. Thanks for the post!

  • @briansfishtanks
    @briansfishtanks 7 лет назад

    Turned out great!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Thanks Brian! Moving forward sloooowly...

  • @PandPNews
    @PandPNews 5 лет назад +1

    Did you figure out that you don't push had on drill bits or hole saws? Just let the tool do the work. You will also end up with a cleaner hole and less damage.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  5 лет назад

      Lol, yes I did. Thanks for the post!

  • @TrashPandaFTW
    @TrashPandaFTW 7 лет назад

    That is top tier work Gil! Bet your really proud of it. I myself need to get on the stick and decide how I'm gonna handle my electrical system. By the way you requested to see the system in place, that video is up if you had not seen it. Just a quick equipment overview. Have a good one!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Yup I saw it and left a comment, really great system you have there. The module sump is sweet. Gorgeous setup you have going.

    • @TrashPandaFTW
      @TrashPandaFTW 7 лет назад +1

      ReeferGil wow guess you did! Gets tough to keep track over time.. you know you it goes even more so. Looking forward to the next video! Thanks

  • @robnpg1
    @robnpg1 5 лет назад +5

    Neptune has mounting templates you can print out. they have the hole placements etc that you can place on your board, then drill.

  • @emilymatthews1290
    @emilymatthews1290 5 лет назад

    Absolute Killer!

  • @1mightymre
    @1mightymre 7 лет назад

    Im so jealous of your setup. Id love to have the patience you have. And im also one of those orange apron people, i love helping guys setup thier mixing stations and frag tanks. Just wish i had the money to build a great system like yours.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      1mightymre Thanks man. Really is a fun hobby.

  • @dwest5993
    @dwest5993 7 лет назад

    It’s really looking nice, great job!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Well thank you very much Debby, I appreciate the comment.

  • @CincinnatiReefer
    @CincinnatiReefer 7 лет назад

    Looks great!

  • @cubanreefer1582
    @cubanreefer1582 7 лет назад

    Nothing like having the right and best tools for the job , am glad you edited the audio because am sure you said a few nice word to the Chinese tool that broke, great job am definitely copy your work to do mine soon

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Oh believe me... I had major trucker mouth as I paced around the garage, lol. Thanks man, it was a fun project despite the cheap drill bit.

  • @jjsdancer
    @jjsdancer 6 лет назад

    Absolutely amazing build!!! Loved that you did not edit out your errors, and told us that you made adjustments after you finished! I did subscribed and will look forward to your other videos.

  • @chickenfist1554
    @chickenfist1554 2 года назад

    Awesome stuff. Makes me want to do something similar and I don't even have a marine tank!

  • @yuyiboy
    @yuyiboy 7 лет назад

    I’ll remember to drill part from the front and part from the back. Great build!! 👍🏽

  • @RaulsAquaticsandReptiles
    @RaulsAquaticsandReptiles Год назад

    Looks great! 🔥

  • @South-Texas-Drones_5801
    @South-Texas-Drones_5801 4 года назад

    So clean 🤙🏾

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  4 года назад

      Right on, thank you!

  • @PRFishGirl
    @PRFishGirl 7 лет назад +2

    Beautiful

  • @bearclawws
    @bearclawws 6 лет назад

    Gil you did good. That Apex thing is an awesome piece of equipment but I can't get past how ugly they made the controller & wifi part, with that orange and grey cheap looking plastic, but somehow I have to give it to you, you made it look nice. When I get one I plan to keep the door closed on it, somehow to hide those parts if possible.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад +1

      LMAO, I truly thought it was ugly too. I needed a color scheme, so I thought I just go with a color scheme I paid a lot of money for. Not sure if you've seen my more recent updates, but all my hardware under the stand is also "color coded". Thanks Robert and good luck with your project!

    • @bearclawws
      @bearclawws 6 лет назад

      hahaha. Well some of their stuff looks good, just that controller and wifi design from the 1970's. I'll check your under the stand, I did the same thing with color coding my pvc. Appreciate your reply and video's :)

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Robert Rainey Anytime man, thank you.

  • @brockkirschenmann9711
    @brockkirschenmann9711 6 лет назад

    This made me laugh. Nice subtle humor on the back to back setbacks on the cheap hole saw ;)
    Taking a break? We miss you buddy. Took a break just as the tank was cycling ;)

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Ha, thanks Brock. Tank is doing great. I post nearly daily updates on Instagram.

    • @brockkirschenmann9711
      @brockkirschenmann9711 6 лет назад

      ReeferGil what? Haha I don’t instagram. Didn’t know that. I guess I’ve forced 8 months of silence on my end ;) guess I’ll have to go install Instagram. Been curious how the tank is doing

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      @@brockkirschenmann9711 I have to get off my butt to do vids.

    • @brockkirschenmann9711
      @brockkirschenmann9711 6 лет назад

      ReeferGil no worries bro. I found you saw the velvet heartache you went through. So sorry glad to see your back at it. You truly have an amazing system. The time thought and effort that went into this build, from a functional and esthetic is in the top percent of all RUclips tanks. For reals

  • @inventoryking
    @inventoryking 6 лет назад

    Looks amazing!!

  • @scmountain17
    @scmountain17 5 лет назад +1

    25 people are jealous they don't have this or an Apex!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  5 лет назад

      Lol, I guess so. Thanks for the post.

  • @beckydigiovanna3314
    @beckydigiovanna3314 6 лет назад

    This was awesome

  • @miltonenglish1679
    @miltonenglish1679 7 лет назад

    Very nice job. can i see what the back of the cabinet looks like? I would like to see how you manage the cords.
    much thanks

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Milton English Absolutely. I'll have something out in a few weeks. It all depends when my sump arrives.

  • @KreefAquariumhobby
    @KreefAquariumhobby 7 лет назад

    Looks awsom !!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад +1

      Thanks K-Reef... Like what you're doing with your videos in Dutch. Build up that community out there...

  • @Abreezeducttesting
    @Abreezeducttesting 7 лет назад

    Wow...it looks good, I need your skills.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Haha, I don't think I have building skills. I'm just OCD, so now that I have a better idea how all this works from my experience with my first build, now I'm just doing attention to detail on the outside of the tank while making sure it's all functional. You can doooit! And thanks abreeze!

    • @Abreezeducttesting
      @Abreezeducttesting 7 лет назад

      ReeferGil
      I'm just going to copy you...lol
      I had errors on my alkalinity testing I made a video. It messed up Parameters for a little bit .

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Yeah, I don't use my Hanna checkers anymore. Readings were always different. I'm much faster with my red sea test kit.

  • @captivebredcanada
    @captivebredcanada 7 лет назад

    Looks great. I really should try and make my tanks more like furniture and less of like they are, good enough. Sucks you had to buy 2 drill bit sets but at least you have a good one for future projects. Those bits work great in acrylic...

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Thanks man, I wasnt happy the drill bit skated on me like that. The Milwaukee drill set seems to be a winner though.

  • @my_smile1969
    @my_smile1969 7 лет назад

    Looking good! Btw I sent your event invite out yesterday, see you n the field

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Right on, maybe I should practice tonight. I havent played in forever. Took my PS4 an hour to finish all the updates, lol.

    • @my_smile1969
      @my_smile1969 7 лет назад

      ReeferGil no worries ( no skill level required) play the objective is all :) I try to set the squads ahead a time so just remember to hit the accept button whenever you have decided that your going to be in it . Also you might want to load the game today just to be sure it did t need an update

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Will do!

  • @MileHighReefers
    @MileHighReefers 7 лет назад +1

    Nice setup Gil, looks sweet!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Thanks Scott, I'm pretty happy with it.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      I sent you a PM for a quick question.

  • @mr.nieves4344
    @mr.nieves4344 6 лет назад

    Awesome and Beautiful job. Now I'm thinking on some improvements in my cabinet. BTW, what's the name and function of that you mention @ 11:02 of the video?

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Its Neptune System's Trident. It measures your Alk and CA and can be programmed to dose more or less of the elements based on the results. It is in or will be in beta testing.

    • @mr.nieves4344
      @mr.nieves4344 6 лет назад

      ReeferGil Thank You Very Much! I have been in the hobby since I was a kid (few years ago haha) and people like you is the one that keep this hobby being the BEST and always wanting more! God Bless!

  • @nemesis2a1
    @nemesis2a1 7 лет назад +1

    Love what you have done Gil! I just purchased the Apex Classic and was looking for mounting options. Do you have a follow up video that shows how you organized wiring?

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад +1

      Hey Terry, the stand looks exactly the way it was in this video, LOL. I am doing a video on how I manage my wires, just waiting for my sump to get here so I can bang out the wiring all at once. Not sure when the sump is getting here though.

    • @brockkirschenmann9711
      @brockkirschenmann9711 7 лет назад

      I want to see that as well. To see how you make it still look good with a million cords installed ;)

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Brock Kirschenmann I'm going to do my best. I'm not at that point yet. Thanks for the vote of confidence... or should I say pressure, lol 😞

    • @brockkirschenmann9711
      @brockkirschenmann9711 7 лет назад

      You will do great. The system is looking amazing. Ps. I love the tattoo on your right forearm. Been noticing it more lately. The cross is awesome

  • @LittleBitOfaReef
    @LittleBitOfaReef 7 лет назад +1

    Clean! 😎

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Little Bit Of A Reef Thank you!

  • @jamescook4031
    @jamescook4031 7 лет назад

    Very clean build! As far as the cheap hole saw bits that kept breaking and also tearing out the wood on the back - it looked like you were using WAY too much pressure. You shouldn’t need to push down very hard for them to work. And as others said a scrap board against the back will help avoid the tear-out/chipping. Anyways thanks for the video - I hope to build something along these lines soon to get my equipment out from under the tank. I’m curious to see what you do about the Vortech cables between the pump and driver - are they long enough?

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      The Radion lights were long enough, I haven't installed the MP40's yet, but I have outlets on the left and right side of the stand. The radions and pumps are controlled wirelessly by my WXM module via the Apex, so they don't need to be plugged into the Apex EB832. Thanks for the advice on the hole saw. I was definitely pushing down hard.

  • @milkmanisin
    @milkmanisin 6 лет назад

    you can always use a printer and copy the back of what you want to make a template of. It will show the screw hole placement too. just an FYI. Love the video.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад +1

      Yes sir, wish I thought of that prior to doing the video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Joeyt66
    @Joeyt66 7 лет назад

    Great video. That looks sexy!!!!I could totally see myself throwing a tantrum after the drill bit episode.
    Great job !!!!!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      I felt the blood drain from my head, I was sooo p*%(*& In the end, some touch up paint made it look like it never happened.

  • @CJSAQUARIUMS
    @CJSAQUARIUMS 7 лет назад

    👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 great work man

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Thanks CJ! Can't wait to plumb it. Hoping to get sump within next couple of weeks. May implement the CJs self cleaning manifold!

    • @CJSAQUARIUMS
      @CJSAQUARIUMS 7 лет назад

      ReeferGil hahaha #selfcleaningsump would look great 👍🏾

  • @kevinlavergne1144
    @kevinlavergne1144 Год назад

    Where did you get the orange template

  • @GENISIS1TWENTYONE
    @GENISIS1TWENTYONE 7 лет назад

    Nice touches Gil 👌. Very clean, organized and nice color scheme. With it all being in a separate cabinet does it concern you that some of the cords won’t be long enough to reach the power bars?

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад +1

      Thanks Genisis, I purchased some short extension cables just in case I need them. I haven't hooked anything up, so not sure, but I'm guessing the furthest MP40 and maybe my skimmer might need a couple extra feet.

  • @garyp4747
    @garyp4747 7 лет назад +1

    After all that work, why did you use a tablet display with a cracked screen? Also, when using those hole saws, drill the pilot hole all the way through first. Then (using the pilot hole) drill half way from the front and then finish off the hole from the back. Much cleaner results.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Gary P Hey Gary, trust me. I learned my lesson with hole saw. Screen isn't cracked, reflection of my ceiling. Lol

    • @xjd8375
      @xjd8375 6 лет назад

      $$$???
      😎☝🏻

    • @devisissy1
      @devisissy1 6 лет назад

      I know right. My 87 year old grandma uses a drill better... 😂

  • @scotturban54
    @scotturban54 7 лет назад

    I like it very much 👌

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Thank you very much! ✌

  • @matyas4878
    @matyas4878 6 лет назад

    Sorry for the late comment. I am also thinking of creating an apex cabinet and was wondering how you painted it. Did you use any special paint or primer? Thanks

  • @4rdzlla
    @4rdzlla 5 лет назад

    San Mateo eh? Still reefing? I wanna get into it again. Looking at a waterbox 100.3 build

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  5 лет назад

      Nice sized system. Yup, still in it!

  • @bdunn14
    @bdunn14 4 года назад

    You are everything I hope to be one day.

  • @Reeffred
    @Reeffred 7 лет назад +2

    Super like!!! 😎😎

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад +1

      Right-on Fred, thanks!

  • @MatanIluz
    @MatanIluz 6 лет назад

    Great work!!!
    Where did you get this Wire Hole Cover that you paint in orange?
    Can you post a link to this i love it

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад +2

      I got them at Home Depot. They're in the area where they sell power strips. I don't have a link unfortunately. Thanks for watching!

  • @upsidediy3945
    @upsidediy3945 7 лет назад

    Hi new sub. I made a tip from subbing to good care giving videos. I won't have to miss anything to breeding. Thanks , some videos are one of the few. So good work.

  • @Ohhigabe
    @Ohhigabe 6 лет назад

    Intro song, is that a remix to the Pokémon league theme song?

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Haha, I have no idea. Just grabbed it off the internet.

  • @The_Altered
    @The_Altered Год назад

    when drilling the large holes, drill halfway through from the back, then drill the rest of the way from the front.

  • @thunder92131
    @thunder92131 5 лет назад

    Industrial strength velcro wouldn't have work? It'll also give you the option of moving things around later.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  5 лет назад

      I still would need to drill cord holes

  • @Arie_Idaho_Reef
    @Arie_Idaho_Reef 7 лет назад +1

    Dope

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Thanks Arie! I'm happy with how it turned out.

  • @debasmitapaul8946
    @debasmitapaul8946 7 лет назад

    can i use a glass drilling bit to drill through plywood

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      DEBASMITA PAUL I've used the to drill plastic containers but not wood. If your going to use the glass bit to drill a hole in glass I would be apprehensive.

    • @debasmitapaul8946
      @debasmitapaul8946 7 лет назад

      ok, then I have to buy a drill bit like yours and thanks for the advise

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      DEBASMITA PAUL 👍

  • @dexterj490
    @dexterj490 6 лет назад

    taping a shop vac hose close to where your drilling keeps you from getting dust in your equiptment...but id have drilled the hole before mounting anything anyways

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Hey Dexter, I've been watching some wood working videos and have seen what you're talking about. I'm not handy like that... yet. Any wood working project I take on is always "interesting", lol.

  • @birtikidis
    @birtikidis 6 лет назад

    Pro-tip: when preparing to mount your equipment use a computer scanner to get a quick and easy idea of where to drill :)

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Thanks Jeromi, Neptune Systems actually has templates available online too.

  • @kingreef2160
    @kingreef2160 6 лет назад

    A good type of junkie

  • @jonathanweber8840
    @jonathanweber8840 6 лет назад

    It came out well, but you could have saved so much trouble by printing out the mounting templates on Neptune's website.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Jonathan Weber Thanks Jonathan, no trouble at all.

  • @matthewgordon904
    @matthewgordon904 7 лет назад

    A trick to avoiding snapping drill bits with hole saws regardless of the type of hole saws you use is to drill the pilot hole through without the hole saw first then put the whole saw on and drill your hole... to avoid tear out you can drill your hole half way on both sides or you can sacrifice another piece of wood by placing it behind the wood you are drilling so you drill through both pieces this trick is good for cutting on saws as well.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Where were you before I started this, lol! Thanks you very much for sharing, as you can tell... I need to work on my wood working skills.

  • @MrShishi
    @MrShishi 7 лет назад

    Enjoyed your videos.. Good for the hobby!.. I must admit I cringed when you bleach all your LR.. Takes forever for sponges that where growing secretly inside your rock to re-grow.. Definitely seed with some good LR with sponges and fan worms from a trusted source. Best of luck on this system

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад

      Ashish Patel Thanks Ashish!

  • @smiles1969able
    @smiles1969able 5 лет назад +1

    bro you keep drilling with the gear right next to it every time ! lol

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  5 лет назад +1

      I know I know, but it all worked out in the end :)

  • @jamesweil3470
    @jamesweil3470 6 лет назад

    Instead of tracing your dose you could have put the dose on a scanner and printed a copy and you would have had the exact placement of the screws

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Thanks James, that would be an easy way to achieve the same thing. Thanks for the post!

  • @craigr306
    @craigr306 5 лет назад +1

    WTF WOW

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  5 лет назад

      Lol, thanks?

    • @craigr306
      @craigr306 5 лет назад +1

      MORE POWER CORDS THEN THE POWER GRID LOL
      @@ReeferGil

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  5 лет назад

      @@craigr306 Definitely a whole lot. Rats nest

  • @breezyresortsiaton4401
    @breezyresortsiaton4401 7 лет назад

    just for future things I learned the easiest way to make a template is to photo copy the back side in your copy machine then use it. ;-)

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад +1

      jeff castor That's actually a great idea.

  • @xjd8375
    @xjd8375 6 лет назад +1

    How much did you spend for the equipment ?
    I think everybody would like to know because it is a very important info!
    Thanks!
    😎☝🏻

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Haha, I have no idea how much all the equipment cost. I starting buying it two years before the build. I honestly don't want to know.

  • @EcoAquatica
    @EcoAquatica 6 лет назад

    DEFINITELY putting too much pressure on your drill and bit. You might as well have just punched holes through the board. Less pressure = more control, cleaner cuts, and less breakage. Very clean look...

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      I never claimed to be a carpenter, but I did learn a lesson here, thanks EcoAquatica for stopping by!

  • @marcvwest
    @marcvwest 6 лет назад

    if someone can send me an accurate template of the back of the DOS unit I will create a 3D Printer .stl of a bracket for mounting so you mount the unit after screwing the template on to a board.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Marc West That would be awesome. Check out Neptune Systems web for DOS template www.neptunesystems.com/support/docs/

  • @Bete_Noir
    @Bete_Noir 4 года назад

    Painting maple? Oh, the horror!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  4 года назад

      LOL, the natural look wouldn't work for me.

  • @wallstreetbets2879
    @wallstreetbets2879 4 года назад

    Your pressing way to hard on the drill was the mail problem. Take your time . Pet the saw work

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  4 года назад

      LOL, yes. I learned from this for sure. Thanks!

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  4 года назад

      I'm two inches from the top.

  • @flatearthcrypto6991
    @flatearthcrypto6991 6 лет назад

    now just make cabinets loaded with products and sell them lol. then auto cad back walls with accurate holes and just make boards ppl can add to their cabinet. just include the products big bucks lol

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      LOL, sounds like a good idea!

    • @CincinnatiReefer
      @CincinnatiReefer 6 лет назад

      Gil, where you been man? I miss your video's!!! Updates sometime soon? I'm hooking up my system finally and came back to re-watch this one for inspiration. And I've realized I just don't have it in me to do something this nice lol...

  • @giorgioisgaming5814
    @giorgioisgaming5814 4 года назад

    Nice work 👍🏻
    But please get rid of the terrible background music... 😬

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  4 года назад

      It was an experiment. Thanks for the feedback.

  • @breezyresortsiaton4401
    @breezyresortsiaton4401 7 лет назад

    OH and next time to keep the tearing out of the holes in back place a scrap piece of wood behind the area you are cutting thru. Live and learn.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  7 лет назад +1

      jeff castor Thanks Jeff.

  • @reefingcorner3136
    @reefingcorner3136 6 лет назад

    your obviously going to get wood chippings when cutting wood

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  6 лет назад

      Yup, I've since learned better techniques thanks to those in the comments area.

  • @mikekupetsky6879
    @mikekupetsky6879 4 года назад +2

    I am cringing watching you get the dust all over your new equipment into the USB ports. why not mark out where your equipment goes mark your hole then remove your equipment before you drill the hole

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  4 года назад

      HAHA, that would have been a safer way to go.

  • @mayaavelarde6490
    @mayaavelarde6490 4 года назад

    😹😹😹

  • @marcelrodriguez2067
    @marcelrodriguez2067 5 лет назад

    All this wiring triggers me, reason why i havent gotten an ATO and APEX.

    • @ReeferGil
      @ReeferGil  5 лет назад

      You'd have the same amount of wiring even if you were using standard power strips. But, yes, the wire management is a pain.