Radion mounting?

[bobbravo2]

Any chance you have a parts list for that HD?

 

[Hdhuntr01]

Any chance you have a parts list for that HD?

Wow, I am not sure I can even remember the parts I used. LOL The extrusion is 8020 Extrusion 1 inch series. Back uprights are 2" X 2" (Series 2020), Cross Bar is 1" X 2" (Series 1020) and the other bars are 1" Square (Series 1010). The brackets used to support 90 degree angles are Corner Gusset 10 S 4136 N. The bearings are Single Flange Linear Bearing 10 Series 6715. All the 8020 hardware was anodized black from the company so the part numbers may differ slightly for black anodized parts. The Pivot Mounts are Allen Bradley 2755NM1 Swivel Ball Mount and the plates above the Radions I custom fabricated using 1/4" Aluminum Plate and then had them Powder Coated in black to match. All bolts/screws are Stainless Steel. Everything was bought off eBay.

 

[mwladdicted]

Just tried to make it as inconspicuous as possible. Didn't want it to look like an erector set.

 

[Avengerx77]

This is how mine were set-up. Had to hire someone as I am not a DIY person at all :spin2: but I guess that I had to have some advantage of living in Costa Rica ($45 bucks) I took the design from user mfinn a couple of posts ago, thanks for sharing :idea:

 

[mfinn]

Hey, that looks great.

 

[Avengerx77]

Hey, that looks great.

Thanks, actually your set-up pic was a real life saver, probably that was the only way I could mount my radions due to the DT base structure and kept the wife happy as she didn't want any holes in the ceiling :eek1::hammer:

 

[Hdhuntr01]

That's a very clean looking mount. I like it...

 

[FishProf]

Here it is - I used 80/20 1003 profile. Tank is 7ft long, and the bending is very minimal. The 80/20 local rep helped me design it, I set it up so I can change the height above the water. It's very sturdy. The Radions are held with 5m stainless steel screws. They sell 12ft long rods - I bought two, plus the hardware. Cost [with tax] $160. Cost of a non-ferrous 10" blade about $60.

 

[Hdhuntr01]

Looks good. I am trying to figure out how to make mine with adjustable height. Looking to do something easy to raise and lower them. Possibly want to try and make it electrically controlled. Don't really need to do that because once you have the height set, chances are you will not change it later. But I do think it would be way cool to be able to push a button and raise or lower the lights. LOL

 

[gus6464]

Does the TV ceiling mount work with the XR15?

 

[jhmeresqu]

Few Questions

Few Questions

I changed my Reefkoi mount out for a ceiling tv mount and adapted it to the wall. This does not interfere with my screen for tank maintenance. Plus it swivels out of the way if needed.

Great looking mounts.....a couple of quick questions: How deep is your tank and how many inches do you have the Radion mounted above the water line? I see that this mount is adjustable in every way but vertical, so you have to size the height exactly to these two parameters. Thanks......

 

[nighthawk26]

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[jeffmotes]

Here's mine from when I got the lights a couple years ago



and with the canopy open:

How did you secure the lights into the top of the canopy? That's exactly what I'm wanting to do but want them secure enough that I can open the canopy and them not fall out.

 

[NewJack]

I did a canopy top like that for a friend. What I did was cut out the 4 holes for the lights. 1/4 inch smaller all the way around, then used a router to cut back the material to the exact size of the light. So when it's done, you have a 1/4" inch lip all the way around each hole that the light sits on. Works and holds very secure. Canopy can be opened without lights popping out.

 

[PaulHarding]

I did a canopy top like that for a friend. What I did was cut out the 4 holes for the lights. 1/4 inch smaller all the way around, then used a router to cut back the material to the exact size of the light. So when it's done, you have a 1/4" inch lip all the way around each hole that the light sits on. Works and holds very secure. Canopy can be opened without lights popping out.

Im looking to do something like this too but still worried how close it leaves them to the water. Did you have any issues?

 

[bjbass]

Here is the mounting system over my frag tank. It slides forwards / backwards and left / right. The mounts to the Radions swivel. Basically I can position the Radions any way I want them and even angle them as well.

Very nice! Are you still around for questions on this? I am thinking about a similar build. I guess you didn't attach yours to the wall, but do you know how you can do that? I was thinking I could just drill a hole in it an screw into the stud.