Maxi-jet mounting ????

[bkh24]

I saw the thread the other day about using magnets with super glue to atach maxijets. Does any one know of a place that sells magnets besides magna floats that are safe for the aquarium and cheap enough to make sense>???

 

[chadfarmer]

seen them glue to mag floats

 

[vishboy]

That seems like a good idea. You could move the MJ anywhere in the tank. If you're going to try it, tell me how it works.

 

[Fade]

Shooter7 has one made out of a mag float.

 

[DrBDC]

I glued my seio 1500's to large mag floats.

 

[trottman]

i glued my mj's straight to the glass :lol:

 

[Shooter7]

I've got two that way actually. A small one in my 10 gal and a large one in the big tank. However, I think he was asking for magnets that weren't the mag floats...

Does any one know of a place that sells magnets besides magna floats

Which is understandable considering what they want for the big magnets. That's why I searched around for a used one. Could use another of the big ones too. It's very easy to do. You glue just the mounting bracket to the float, that way if you need a new pump or want to switch sizes of MJ or whatever, you just slide the one off and the replacement on.

 

[DrBDC]

Trottman, how do you clean them now?

 

[Shooter7]

I guess I should say I did a combo of glue and epoxy on mine.

 

[DrBDC]

When I was trying to find a cheaper magnet to use on mine I ended up biting the bullet and getting the mags because of all the problems I read about others. Leaking, rust like materials coming out, getting weak, etc. The large ones cost 25 ea if online but you should have them for a long long time. Used is a great idea too if you can wait around long enough.

 

[Shooter7]

I think the cheapest I've seen them locally is at GWA. I believe he had the big ones for like $22 or so.

 

[trottman]

i was just kidding

 

[DrBDC]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7379709#post7379709 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Shooter7
I think the cheapest I've seen them locally is at GWA. I believe he had the big ones for like $22 or so.

That's better than online right now AND keeps the money local!

 

[Shooter7]

Better check on it first...I could be off by a buck or two.

 

[panaboy95]

here is a guy who made his own i am thinking about making some. they are pretty clean looking.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=802745

 

[Shooter7]

good info :thumbsup:

 

[DrBDC]

Good ideas on that thread and even tighter mount than the magfloats.

Order the 154 lb ones and you have a place to put the kids in time out!

 

[Shooter7]

We have one of those really strong ones with a hook on it you can use like on your front door glass to hang a wreath or what not. Magnets are really powerful and I've actually had my finger pinched between them before.

 

[panaboy95]

HE PMED ME THE OTHER DAY AND HAD A SET FOR SALE I DO NOT KNOW IF HE SOLD IT YET.