AC power from PSU without cutting wires?

[noxipoo]

anyway to get power to a Eheim pump from either AC outlet or the PSU without cutting the case to extend the cord out or cutting the cord to connect it to a PCI slot relay?

I was on the sidewindercomputers website and it looks like the Criticool Powerplant II need the cord of the pump cut and the Swiftech one is just something for pumps that has molex connector or it only turns the pump on with the PC but provides . I couldn't find much info on it, any info would be nice, TIA.

[SwampThing]

Cut up an extension cord.

[noxipoo]

Cut up an extension cord.

that was like a slap to the face, you are a genius and i'm a moron.

:beer:

so simple, god i feel dumb. especially how i spent 30 mins thinking about it.

[SwampThing]

Yeah, I felt the same way when I was shown the light. Kinda nice to pass it along. :D

[jackrungh]

If you have electrical tape (50 cents at any hardware store) and a pair of scissors, you can safely and without incident 100% of the time cut your pump cord. It took me a minute and a half. Just make sure you cover exposed copper wire completely with a healthy wrapping of tape, no need to add to the jumble of cords behind the cope with an extension cord.

[greenman100]

If you have electrical tape (50 cents at any hardware store) and a pair of scissors, you can safely and without incident 100% of the time cut your pump cord. It took me a minute and a half. Just make sure you cover exposed copper wire completely with a healthy wrapping of tape, no need to add to the jumble of cords behind the cope with an extension cord.


goodbye, pump warranty

[sunrunner20]

Im looking at a relay+small single socket UL certified box along w/ a socket to go inside it :D

[noxipoo]

If you have electrical tape (50 cents at any hardware store) and a pair of scissors, you can safely and without incident 100% of the time cut your pump cord. It took me a minute and a half. Just make sure you cover exposed copper wire completely with a healthy wrapping of tape, no need to add to the jumble of cords behind the cope with an extension cord.

I still want my warranty :p

[supergt99]

i didnt. i just cut and installed critcool power plant. done

[2Busy]

Im looking at a relay+small single socket UL certified box along w/ a socket to go inside it :D

Used a Carlon 4 x 4 pvc box, and put a relay in it and also, after the pic added a single pole double throw toggle switch so I can switch the pump on with the rig off if need be. Pics are not real clear but here it is......

http://www.members.cox.net/grady3/electric.jpg
http://www.members.cox.net/grady3/back.jpg