Scott's 270g aka Project Mayhem

[Scythanith]

So here's a question for all you pro's out there. Are these safe to use as the pulleys above my tank that will suspend the lights? They are rated for 110lbs each (according to the package), so weight isn't an issue. My biggest concern is the metal they are made from. It doesn't say anything specific on the packaging. I am worried about flaking metal into the tank after repetitive use. Am I being to concerned? If you think they are an unwise choice, could you suggest a safe pulley alternative?





Cheers,
Scott

[Zoaelite]

Subscribed, excited to see where this goes.

As for the hanging pulleys the interior component looks like Muntz metal which is 60% copper. I doubt any will chafe off but if your keeping all that poppin LPS like you used to I wouldn't take the risk.

[Delphinus]

+1

I'd go for sailing blocks for over top of the tank - something like these: http://www.harken.com/productcategory.aspx?taxid=363

[Scythanith]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

+1

I'd go for sailing blocks for over top of the tank - something like these: http://www.harken.com/productcategory.aspx?taxid=363

Awesome, I know of a great boat shop that probably carries just this item!

I bought stainless aircraft cable with crush fittings to suspend the lights, any objections to using it?

Thanks for the help all!

[Scythanith]

Tile is up, grouting tomorrow.





Bad view of the lighting rig



Fireplace tile matching the fish tank

[Scythanith]

Here is the new gear.

[Delphinus]

*goosebumps* !!

[Scythanith]

Grouting is done, lights are rudimentarily up. I plan on cleaning up the wiring and probably raising the lights up to the main support beam to give me a little more head room when I raise the lights to the roof for maintenance. All I have to do is tighten up the aircraft cable between the lights and the beam.