Hanging lights

[ptreef]

Been thinking about how I want to hang my lights. It would just be one reef breeder led box and I want to use something like pvc or conduit to hang them without a canopy. What is the easiest/cost effective way to go about this?

 

[Reefplumber13]

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You mean like that?

 

[ptreef]

Yeah basically. It's hard to see because the pictures cuts off at the top though

 

[Reefplumber13]

Lol ill try to get a better pic tomorrow I'm at work now..

 

[picoreefguy]

ive seen it done with conduit but id be wary of hanging it from pvc unless its supported on the front and back.

 

[ptreef]

I figured conduit would be better looking and stronger but I also don't have any experience with a bender for conduit. And also I'd have to buy one for just this one time

 

[jc_k]

thenewpufferintown;1025187 wrote: I figured conduit would be better looking and stronger but I also don't have any experience with a bender for conduit. And also I'd have to buy one for just this one time

When I bought mine, they bent it for me, you just have to tell them where to bend it. ( home-depot ).

 

[ptreef]

Really? How did you know where exactly to bend it?

 

[Reefplumber13]

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Second pic is of the inside of the stand. I'll try to get to the back but with where the tank is its a pita. Lol

 

[ptreef]

Is that something besides the one bar that goes across the length of the tank?

 

[Reefplumber13]

Yes the pipe sits down in it to support the hanger some

 

[Reefplumber13]

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[djatl]

I followed these instructions when I bent a conduit for my light fixture. Turned out great.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-04/diy/index.php">http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-04/diy/index.php</a>

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[picoreefguy]

djatl;1025301 wrote: I followed these instructions when I bent a conduit for my light fixture. Turned out great.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-04/diy/index.php">http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-04/diy/index.php</a>

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is that an auto feeder on top of your light? thats not a bad idea lol no need for extra mounts or equipment :thumbs: