I could use some help coming up with a simple diy mount for two kessil a360x's and two orphek LED bars. I realize metal may be the best option but I don't really have the tools for it. Anybody have any ideas? Btw, this will be inside a canopy
Diy mounts
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All you need to cut metal bracing is a 20 dollar angle grinder from harbor freight. Lowes has alot of different metal peices in the hardware isle that ive used in the past and i cut it with the angle grinder to make all kinds of brackets
Or a hack saw and a $5 plastic miter box. Aluminum rail will be more expensive but easier to cut.
I cut these pieces by hand. Didn't take too long.
Aqua Illumination makes a hybrid T5/LED fixture. One of the items available for it is mounts for the Kessil lights.
If you made a rectangle from angled aluminum rail like the photo above, instead of AI Hydras going across you could use the Kessil mounts in this link:
Floating Suspension Hybrid Light Fixture Hanging System - White
Designed for Aquatic Life Hybrid Light Fixtures & Compatible With Many Others! Delicately float your light fixture above your aquarium using Aquatic Life’s floating mounting system. By securing your light fixture to the wall behind your tank you can eliminate the long suspension cables and the...
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I've got grinders and cutting disks and probably any other tools you might need you're welcome to use
I appreciate that Steve. I'll let you know
I have a 12" miter saw with an aluminum cutting blade on it. Its on a stand so kinda unwieldy, but if you have a big truck you can borrow it.
If you want to measure your stuff out and bring it over and cut it here that is no problem.
If you want to measure your stuff out and bring it over and cut it here that is no problem.
A360X Circular LED Hybrid Mounting Bracket
Designed for use with the Kessil A360X LED Lights and Aquatic Life Hybrid T5 Fixture. Compatible with Aquatic Life hybrid fixtures that use the 16" or 18" end plates. The circular mounting brackets are a direct fit, and let you customize your Aquatic Life Hybrid T5 Fixture. Each kit comes with...
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woops, I see somebody beat me to it.
The threads on the top of the light are M10x1.5. I used some Angle and supported mine from some bolts I got from Home Depot. Post a picture of inside your canopy.
