AquaticLife Hybrid Mod

siggy · Feb 7, 2018

crabs_mcjones said:
This is pretty nifty! Following along :)

Thanks I started a new thread on the mounting system. @AquaticLifeProducts generously provided the parts to tryout what I want to do so.....He gets his own thread! See it here....
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/aquaticlife-hybrid-halo-mounting-system-and-lets-see-yours.357492/

siggy · Feb 10, 2018

Well I finally finished the fixture and installed the last bulb clip. I lost one and I tried something different with the replacement. Word is @AquaticLifeProducts is going to probably stop coating the clips with the plastikote
so I gave shrink tubing a try, I had some on hand and we'll see how it goes. The plastikote came away very easily and I can see it become especially easy if it's hot from running, so you may want to let it cool before changing bulbs.

siggy · Feb 19, 2018

Update , this is bank 1 b+ & actinic and kessil on full blue

siggy · Feb 19, 2018

This is bank 2 c+ & b+ and kessils on full blue

coseal · Feb 19, 2018

nice!

siggy · Feb 20, 2018

This thread took a few turns and its finally done........for now

siggy · Feb 20, 2018

and a parting shot

siggy · Mar 17, 2018

@coseal changing out a PS on some automation yesterday and grabbed this one. I see in another thread you having a circuit ran for your tank what's your plan? 30+ years electrician although we do have the master master here. On a more important note HOW'S your bild coming along?

coseal · Mar 17, 2018

the power supply goes in that acrylic enclosure? tanks coming along....headed to lowes in a bit to grab some glue to finish the plumbing today hopefully. on the electric front there is a luandry room on the other side of the wall i may tap off of that circuit. still unsure though..

siggy · Mar 17, 2018

Actually the supply is for a sealer dispensing Robot its a multi output 5/12/24 dc. and the Lexan tube is a Part counter I came up with for plastic caps to be sure they don't end up in someone's Diesel engine:eek:
not sure your setup but my laundry shares a circuit with my garage, being next to it, so be careful with noise or loads (compressor) if a controller may be used. Shoot you build machines! you can handle running a new one if needed.
Ha! listen to me, I use an available outlet! and only draw less than 4 amps. It aint problem unless you know it is.

coseal · Mar 17, 2018

yea, i have sat down an added all the equipment up and am really tempted to just use the outlet thats already there. only thing that is worrying me is the chiller. i know for a fact that its 12-2 in the wall. but there is a 15a breaker in the box. so another route i was thinking was to up the breaker to a 20a. my only hang up with the whole new circuit is the ceiling downstairs is finished and it looks like a huge PITA to get the wire from point A to B. patching that stuff up is really not a project i want on my list this spring.

siggy · Mar 17, 2018

Chiller? no ac you doing Halides? I installed an outlet in the middle of a bay window with this, if time comes we will get you in the basement without busting drywall.
https://www.westsidewholesale.com/g...DaMlC8hJd_gwGGTUmub7mCenPIMDHyIhoCiQ4QAvD_BwE

RobSpeed · Mar 17, 2018

siggy said:
The fasteners came in, I wired and assembled last night. The #4-40 x 1.5" worked nice without having to tap the extrusion.

The Paint is a good look. I even thought about painting the fixtures

Out of curiosity why didnt you counter sink the holes? i know the metal could have been too thin. but would have looked nicer if they were flush and painted black no?

siggy · Mar 17, 2018

RobSpeed said:
Out of curiosity why didnt you counter sink the holes? i know the metal could have been too thin. but would have looked nicer if they were flush and painted black no?

Your right black flat heads would be the way to go but to be honest i was not sure what size i would need when i machined at work.

RobSpeed · Mar 17, 2018

siggy said:
Your right black flat heads would be the way to go but to be honest i was not sure what size i would need when i machined at work.

true, could always counter sink it and put a long spacer behind it that is thicker material. this way even if the counter sunk metal is fairly thin, the spacer between the metal, if possible to place, could prevent the screw from pulling through the metal. just a thought. i was a aviation mech that worked with metal. and like yourself i like things to look as clean as possible and this is a very clean mod, just the little things make a difference in appearance.

Dizzzy1209 · Mar 22, 2018

siggy said:
Well I finally finished the fixture and installed the last bulb clip. I lost one and I tried something different with the replacement. Word is @AquaticLifeProducts is going to probably stop coating the clips with the plastikote
so I gave shrink tubing a try, I had some on hand and we'll see how it goes. The plastikote came away very easily and I can see it become especially easy if it's hot from running, so you may want to let it cool before changing bulbs.

How did you make the arms for the fixture? Can you pm me details please.