Best way to mount ecotech xr30w in a hood??

[motortrendz]

Hey guys getting my radions in a few days and was wondering what I need to be able to mount these bad boys inside my hood.

How did you do it? What parts did you use and maybe share a pic?

I upgraded from first gen AI hydra 52s, so I have no idea how these new lights will mount.

Thanks.

 

[reef lover]

Bump!

 

[rainmaker]

Need to get the rails for them

 

[motortrendz]

Can the rail be mounted tight to the top of the hood? Mine isnt very tall.

 

[rainmaker]

Yes mine is withend a couple inch’s
But you could mount it flush if you attach Rail to top of hood.

 

[rocsec1]

I got long screws that fit the mounting holes in the light. like 3 in or so long. Drilled hole in the hood put a washer on each screw feed it through the hole and then screwed them into the mounting holes.

 

[SRQreefer]

Need to get the rails for them

Are you using a standard hanging kit for the rail? I really like this solution.

Thanks!

 

[rainmaker]

Yea hanging kit will work with rails

 

[MGarrison]

I used some a 1" Aluminum Angle Iron

 

[SRQreefer]

Yea hanging kit will work with rails

What's the approximate hanging distance, the way you have it set up?

Thanks for your help!

 

[rainmaker]

I would have to measure but not home now
Sense the pic I posted I drilled holes in rail and top of hood and raised my lights about 3 inches

 

[SRQreefer]

I used some a 1" Aluminum Angle Iron

Of course! This is a great solution. About how high are your lights off the water? Do you use fans in the hood? Thanks for your help!

 

[MGarrison]

Lights are 8" above water line. The canopy is still a work in progress and is open right now. Once, I get everything boxed in I plan on putting these in.

 

[SRQreefer]

Lights are 8" above water line. The canopy is still a work in progress and is open right now. Once, I get everything boxed in I plan on putting these in.

Nice. I haven't used a hood in a long time and I'm trying to figure out how to build one out. These fans look perfect - and classy. I appreciate the suggestion!