tonkadawg

so is it 2 or 3 posts? I see people are posting in the thread for a second time (assuming you get 3 posts), but I haven't seen where it was decided to bump up to 3 posts.

3 would definitely help speed this one up

yeah, ok that's funny

yeah in terms of weight, it's definitely overkill. In my mind, what I'm gaining by using metal - square pipe - is the ability to adjust the height and position over the tank. Not to mention a clean look. What I'm thinking is there'll be some 1" ID sqaure pipe attached to the stand, then the bracket, which would be 1" OD that would slide into piece attached to the stand. That will give me the vertical adjustment. Then same thing for the canopy which gives me the horizontal adjustment. If I use wood to make this bracket, I lose the ability to adjust the canopy position - unless I'm not seeing all the possibilities ?

my apologies to Josh - I just re-read this and while trying to be funny, it's not :(

guys remember, my goal here is to make it presentable - if not the wife won't let it in the house. Josh, I didn't come and watch the drywall/mud/sanding of your basement did I?

rough estimate on the canopy measurements are 20" wide x 15" deep and 12" high. I'm thinking this bracket will consist of 1" square about 24" long (two runs for balance), then there'll be a 90* and maybe 10" run off of that. kinda like this: (side) __________<-- attaches to canopy here | / |/ | | | | <- attaches to stand here (not to scale of course ) What I'm really thinking is that the stand will have some sqaure tubing that this 'bracket' will slide into (allowing me to raise and lower the canopy/lights as needed) and then on top or inside the canopy more square tubing that will allow the other end of hte bracket to slide into (thus allowing me to slide the canopy in or out).

yeah the dream is a 35-47 Chevy pick up... anyways, back to the topic at hand - if you weld and have some spare time, I'd appreciate any help you can lend.

yeah I was planning on getting into some of those courses when I get my hotrod. But with baby on the way and other things going on, those types of things are on the back burner. BUT, one day I'll get there.

I'll stick to letting you smoke the cigars (picked up a few this weekend btw) LOL - I'll check out dominion powder coating when I get it all welded up - thanks for the link! looks like they also do light fab work - so worst case, if I can't find anyone else, I can have them weld up the bracket for me. I was just hoping to find a member who might be willing to teach me the basics.

I'm building a stand and canopy and need some help with welding up a mounting bracket to hang the canopy from the stand. I've got a basic idea of what I'm looking for and will have completed drawings - measurements included. The one thing I lack is a welder and the experience. If you'd like to help me out, I'm willing to pay for your time (I'll even bring the beer if you let me help/learn). Also, I'll be in need of powder-coating so if anyone knows where that can be done, I'd appreciate it.

I'm in, I'll have an idea of how many I want in a bit. But to be clear, what type of rics are these? I'm assuming florida, but you never know, they could be yuma...

yeah, if anyone has any they'd like to share, let me know! I've got cash or could maybe arrange for some sps frags?

I'm sorry I can't see the pictures you posted (blocked - thanks to work), but for random hard to find stuff I've always use Plumbing Supply - http://www.plumbingsupply.com/

I'd love to have a dozen or so of them in my tank, but I can never seem to find any to buy.

thanks, that's what I was thinking of.

we need to see pics of that thing in action!!!

is that 4:1 waste coming out of the last stage (I think it's DI right?) ?

I remember when I got my RO/DI unit several years ago, I had to go through this process of 'tuning' it. Basically measuring the output over a short period of time. Supposedly this was to ensure I was getting maximum efficiency from the unit - in terms of amount of water and filter life. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

unfortunately with the lack of space and the MH pendant 20" is the biggest bulb I will be able to fit

yeah that's what I was thinking. I also remembered hellolights - they have 18" VHO Super Actinic lamps by UVL: http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp?PageA...&ProdID=545

alright so they do make an 18" bulb - hopefully I can find it in some sort of actinic spectrum. yup - not sure how I missed it before - http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~Sea...T5~vendor~.html Thanks G

The shortest I've seen is a t5 Blue+ that was 24" long. Is there anything any shorter? I'd love to find some 18"-20" bulbs for some supplemental lighting. Thanks, Matt