diy hanging kit

[eastonreef]

has anyone made their own hanging kit for a nova pro??  if you have can you post a list of things i need to get that would be great.......  a pic of the finished product would help.... i\'d like to get my new frag tank up and running   :wink:

[TomRep]

did you see the one that uses black pipe?  Bend the pipe on a 90 and mount it to the wall behind the tank.  Let me see if I can find any links.
   tom

[eastonreef]

a link would be great ...... thanks tom

[TomRep]

as you wished my dear  :wink:
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-04/diy/index.php

[eastonreef]

thanks tom..... great link....

i was thinking about a diy for this http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/7013/product.web  ....isnt this the hanging kit i could use?  i dont see one listed for the nova pro ..... i would secure it to the ceiling .....

[TomRep]

It should work.  I think the main thing to watch for is how it attaches to the light.  Every manufacturer has a different attachment.  As long as it fits in the slot on top of the NEP, you should be fine.
   tom

[eastonreef]

do you know if they make one specifically for the nep?...  there are 2 slots on each side on the top... i\'m guessing they are for hanging

[TomRep]

I kinda remember seeing something made by Current when I was down there, but I can\'t find anything on the site or in the catalog.  Maybe you can e-mail current and ask them for a part number or if they even make it.   www.Current-usa.com
   tom

[Crippler]

Yeah, Current does make a hanging kit now.  



http://www.current-usa.com/timer.html

Not sure how much of a load it can support though.  You have one big fixture, don\'t ya?   :lol:

Maybe some angle iron stuff from Lowe\'s or something, kind of like a big Erector set.  I\'ve seen that done before.

[GrkNYer]

I have seen that link where they use electrical emt . If you were closer I\'d have my father inlaw the electrician bend you a piece or two. He has it laying around the garage.

[eastonreef]

this is for my frag tank which is the 36\' nova extreme pro... i am looking to attach it to the ceiling ...  i would like to be able to raise and lower it easily also....

[bigboy69]

There was also another link very similar to the one Tom posted, and the guy mounted it to the stand. I think you have to make 1 or 2 more bends when you mount it like that.

[reeftanknewbie]

Lisa,
How did you ever make out on this project; any pics? I am planning to do the same soon when I have the cash to buy the tubing bender and conduit.