radion mounting brackets need ideas

[pizzaguy]

I need to mount 2 radions to a 36" wide rimless. 2 things: I don't want anything on the edges of the tank and 2. I can't hang from the ceiling, its probably 25 feet tall. So I need a bracket that would mount to the stand somehow. Any ideas or pics would be really appreciated or links for somewhere they sell them.

[epleeds]

make it out of PVC pipe. You can paint it black and attach it to the rear of the stand.

[pizzaguy]

If radions cover 24x24, how would it be recommended to mount 2 radions on a 36x36x24? I have an idea but I need to see if the chassisshop where we used to get chassis work done will help me out . It would be chromoly and powdercoated. Any other ideas keep them coming please.

[jimlin]

1 inch tube and a pipe bender.

[jimlin]

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-04/diy/index.php

[surf&turf]

http://www.reefkeepi...4/diy/index.php

 

+1

[zygote2k]

pipe hangers always look like crap. something made from wood or plastic will look better. you could always make a wall bracket support too.

[monkiboy]

if you want to hang from the ceiling you can. just use longer wire or make your own hanging kit cheaper than that thing ecotech sells. it'd be a long run and you'd need a scaffold or ladder but definitely doable if you care to.

[pizzaguy]

I would also like to figure out a way to feed wires through pipe so it is very clean looking.

[jimlin]

http://www.carolinafishtalk.com/forum/diy-section/16766-how-build-ada-inspired-lighting-stand.html

[jimlin]

fishing line and weight.

[pizzaguy]

That would be brave. That second one doesn't look to bad.

[surf&turf]

I like the second one!

[Jon Lazar]

I would also like to figure out a way to feed wires through pipe so it is very clean looking.

 

The size of the plug on the end of the power cord will make this difficult unless you use very large pipe.

 

I would just use zip ties to secure the cords to whatever supports you end up using. That will keep the power cords neat and unnoticed.

[pizzaguy]

So I talked to the chassis shop that used to build our chassis's he said he would help me no problem. So as soon as I get the tank here and get some measurements we will start that part.

[Origami]

Take lots of pictures and post a build thread!

[pizzaguy]

anyone know how the lights should be mounted for a 36x36 tank or should i just put them centered over the tank.front to back or side to side. im guessing side by side a little closer to the front. but i def dont want alot of light spilling out the sides of the tank.

[ChrisTran]

I used to run 2 Radions side by side on a 36x36 tank. I had them close enough that the overlapping coverage was an ideal spot for high light demanding corals.

[Ryan S]

anyone know how the lights should be mounted for a 36x36 tank or should i just put them centered over the tank.front to back or side to side. im guessing side by side a little closer to the front. but i def dont want alot of light spilling out the sides of the tank.

 

It depends on your rockwork. I had mine like this:

 

[pizzaguy]

Looks good. Thanks for the ideas

[zygote2k]

why not hang them from the ceiling? even if it's 25' high, it'll look a million times better than any of those pipe hangers.

[pizzaguy]

I dont know if I would like the wires just hanging off the back of the tank. I'm still considering the arm bolted to the wall and wires fed through the wall. I think that would be pretty trick.