New Top Mounted LED Bracket For Radion, Vega, Mitras etc.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by reeferfulton

Im new here , but is it just more or are those prices out of this world ?

we are talking spray painted 1 inch tube , 2 bends and etc ,

For that price i would want stainless hardware and powder coated at least

Just my opinion

The tube doesn't bend itself and the pieces don't weld themselves either, there is some work involved in making things like this.

[Seriak]

How does it sit on the top of the tank?

1) Is it metal on glass or is there a cushion in between them. I guess you could attach the soft side of velcro or some other padding afterwards to the inside if there is nothing.

2) Is their a fastener that prevents the light from moving back and forth if you bump it. To get an idea of what I am talking about, you can look at the maxspect mounting rail for comparison. They have plastic screws that really fasten it to the top of your tank so once it's in place it's not moving.

[martinmcnally]

Originally Posted by Seriak

How does it sit on the top of the tank?

1) Is it metal on glass or is there a cushion in between them. I guess you could attach the soft side of velcro or some other padding afterwards to the inside if there is nothing.

2) Is their a fastener that prevents the light from moving back and forth if you bump it. To get an idea of what I am talking about, you can look at the maxspect mounting rail for comparison. They have plastic screws that really fasten it to the top of your tank so once it's in place it's not moving.

1) There are rubber feet supplied so it is not sitting directly on the glass
2) Remember this is a custom system. Built to your exact tank length. There should be no room for movement as it is cut and bent for your tank length whereas the Maxspect is one mass produced product to fit all tank sizes.

[Seriak]

Originally Posted by martinmcnally

1) There are rubber feet supplied so it is not sitting directly on the glass
2) Remember this is a custom system. Built to your exact tank length. There should be no room for movement as it is cut and bent for your tank length whereas the Maxspect is one mass produced product to fit all tank sizes.

Okay, lets say a soccer ball happens to fly across the room and hit the top of the light stand. (May or may not have happened to me) Would it just fall backwards then upending my expensive LED system (Possibly into my tank). Even if it is made perfectly for my tank, if there isn't a tightening system, any bump may cause a "need new LED syndrome"

[martinmcnally]

Originally Posted by Seriak

Okay, lets say a soccer ball happens to fly across the room and hit the top of the light stand. (May or may not have happened to me) Would it just fall backwards then upending my expensive LED system (Possibly into my tank). Even if it is made perfectly for my tank, if there isn't a tightening system, any bump may cause a "need new LED syndrome"

Its pretty heavy so its going nowhere. However we will look at your tightening screw idea and see if it cannot be implemented somehow.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Seriak

Okay, lets say a soccer ball happens to fly across the room and hit the top of the light stand.

Solution: Stop playing soccer in the house

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Solution: Stop playing soccer in the house

Exactly. That's ridiculous. How do these work with basketballs though? I had a bit of an incident this weekend...

[Nano]

I for one love the idea. The sliding clips or brackets could work as well but keep in mind powdercoated or painted that would surely wear overtime.

Also our welding shop powder coats and paints our products and honestly I see more longevity out of the paint then the powder coat. Also if I'm not mistaken its a marine grade paint correct Greg? Not spraypaint per se but done with an air sprayer, and what 2-3 coats I think you told me once

[reefwars]

i def like it but heres an idea ..... why not make the middle an insert that ways you could take the hanger with you on an upgrade or change the overall length by having different size inserts available. also i would have the sides as inserts as well so the height can be adjusted, maybe 2-4" inserts could be available to change heights.

rubber padding underneath would be a nice touch as well on the feet so it doesnt scratch trim or glass.

[martinmcnally]

Originally Posted by reefwars

i def like it but heres an idea ..... why not make the middle an insert that ways you could take the hanger with you on an upgrade or change the overall length by having different size inserts available. also i would have the sides as inserts as well so the height can be adjusted, maybe 2-4" inserts could be available to change heights.

rubber padding underneath would be a nice touch as well on the feet so it doesn't scratch trim or glass.

Thanks for your opinion unfortunately making it extendable in the center and putting a joint in there causes a problem with sagging. Rubber feet are already supplied. Extenders could definitely be built for the sides if someone wanted to change the height.