Icecap SLR reflector clip mounting question

[vapormd]

Everyone,

I posted this in the Icecap forum as well, but figured I'd ask here as well. I recently received the SLR reflectors for 54w T5's and wanted to make sure I was mounting the clips on correctly. This is how I've currently mounted the clips, but they don't seem to be secure and have a tendency to slip to one side or another because of they're only contacting the reflector at the top of the central "peak." It also seems like mounting the clip in this fashion elevates the bulb a little too far of the reflector. Anyone mount the clips differently?

BTW, I've left the yellow protective coating on purposely until I'm ready to mount them.

Thanks!

 

[dougchambers]

I took a pair of pliers and bent the small tab flat so the clip would mount flush to the top of the reflector. Worked fine and was more stable. Of course that was before I ditched all my T5 equipment...

-Doug

 

[sjm817]

You are missing the bracket on the opposite side of the clip.

 

[vapormd]

Thanks for the replies so far!

sjm817 - there was a recent thread in the Icecap forum where one of their reps stated they no longer were using the bracket that you displayed in your reply - don't know why though, seemed nice it made for a nice mounting point.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=784336

 

[dvanacker]

Change the nut and the bolt around and the clip will be sucked into it real tight......just try it and you'll know what I mean.

 

[dwdenny]

Dont forget to remove the yellow plastic(you laugh but there have been plenty of people that didn't)ok I am laughing now too. Was not me but I did when I first setup my FOWLR when PC were all that.