DIY light swivel (picture inside)

[kuramura]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13775597#post13775597 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by riosrios
what can of Joint are you using for the reflector?
is it a ball joint?

I'm using 2 hinges rotated by 90 deg.

 

[seaskraP]

This is an interesting idea, are you still using it?
Ran into any problems?

 

[insane]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13768414#post13768414 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reefer08
I don't understand why you would want to do this. Why not just hang your reflector a few inches higher so the light spread covers the entire tank. Its not like clouds move that fast in nature.

He is an original thinker.

He thinks outside the box.

 

[luv951]

what a good idea. nice move, sir.

thinking about doing two of these on my tank. might make for some nice light variations.

 

[seaskraP]

plus it moves the "hot spot" to all areas of the tanks w/one light!

 

[MattShack]

kuramura, I think it's an awesome idea. Great job.

 

[insane]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13838026#post13838026 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kuramura
I'm using 2 hinges rotated by 90 deg.

You could probably also do something similar using a ceiling fan mount with the ball and socket. They are designed to be able to wobble.

Keep those original ideas and designs coming.

Looks like a PVC cap motor mount?

I happen to be,
insane

 

[leoslizards]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15410846#post15410846 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by insane
You could probably also do something similar using a ceiling fan mount with the ball and socket. They are designed to be able to wobble.

Keep those original ideas and designs coming.

Looks like a PVC cap motor mount?

I happen to be,
insane

Yeah, that's a good idea. Would also give it a nicer, cleaner look.

Insane, your avatar is confusing me. I keep doing a double take every time I see it because I keep seeing Albert Einstein and then I notice it's just your dog instead. Sort of like an optical illusion. :rollface:

 

[shelburn61]

Love the original use of the maxijet hanger too