Where to buy plastic-coated magnets

[trilinearmipmap]

I am looking for plastic-coated magnets either online or in a store in Vancouver.

I want replace the suction cups that hold filter outlets, thermometer probes etc. in place with magnets. This is for my FW tanks, I am tired of suction cups not working.

Does anyone know where I can find these?

[andsoitgoes]

Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

I am looking for plastic-coated magnets either online or in a store in Vancouver.

I want replace the suction cups that hold filter outlets, thermometer probes etc. in place with magnets. This is for my FW tanks, I am tired of suction cups not working.

Does anyone know where I can find these?

I'm interested in knowing this as well. Would this be possible for saltwater tanks as well?

[Tarolisol]

You could always coat a regular magnet in sealer.

[Samw]

That would be these

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...ct_ID=cl-mf030

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s..._ID=mc-afhold1

[trilinearmipmap]

Originally Posted by Samw

That would be these

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s...ct_ID=cl-mf030

http://www.jlaquatics.com/phpstore/s..._ID=mc-afhold1

I am thinking of something smaller, say loonie-sized, then I can superglue the clips that hold filter pipes onto the magnets.

[AndyL]

probably going to have to custom build one. Wont be hard - 5minute epoxy and some lee valley rare earth magnets, maybe a shot coat of krylon to make em pretty after.

[fishface]

i'm pretty sure princess auto has those wicked strong rare earth magnets in all shapes and sizes...last time i was there they did anyways

[Funky_Fish14]

You can also just pick-up a small sheet of 1/8th" or slightly larger acryclic, and make a small 'box' for the magnets out of those. Then you could also attach whatever mounts you wanted to the magnets. And, you could make larger ones that have more magnets, etc... But theres also sealing them like everyone else suggested! Just a thought?

Chris

[StirCrazy]

buy the good rare earth magnets from Lee Valey, the use an acrylic epoxy potting mix from industreal plastics and paints.

Steve

[trilinearmipmap]

OK I like the encasing in epoxy/putty idea, it will also make it simpler because I can add the filter clip holder (the U-shaped part that attaches the filter pipe to the suction cup) into the epoxy at the same time.