Hentz
Active Member
Hey guys! So another reefer pointed this little DIY TV mount thread for Hydra 26's. I followed his guide and it worked well!
What you'll need:
- Hydra 26
- VideoSecu TV Wall Mount Articulating Arm Monitor Bracket
- 2 in. Galvanized Corner Brace
- #10-32 x 1 in. Phillips Flat-Head Machine Screws
- Drill
Total Cost: $20.86 + tax
Step One:
- Begin removing the TV Mounting part as shown in the picture. It's very simple as you'll be using the allen wrench to remove the two black screws.
Step Two:
- You will need to drill a slightly bigger hole in the L brackets. Big enough to fit the two black screws from the TV mount as they will not fit in the L brackets. ONLY DRILL ONE OF THE TOP HOLES BIG ENOUGH FOR THE BLACK SCREW! The hole you're not drilling is meant for the 10-32 screw.
Before
After
Step Three:
- This is what you will have after you have removed the plate from the TV mount, drilled the bigger hole in the L bracket (you will see size difference in the two holes I'm pointing at). The bigger hole being for the black screws to mount to the TV mount, the smaller hole being for the 10-32 screws you will use to screw into the Hydra 26.
Step Four:
- Begin using the allen wrench included in the TV Mount box to screw the L brackets into the TV Mount itself as seen in the picture.
Step Five:
- Once you have the L bracket mounted to the TV mount, begin using the 10-32 screws to attach the Hydra 26 to the L brackets. CAUTION: The screw is not meant to go all the way down, please DO NOT make it extremely tight. Tighten it enough to be snug.
Step Six:
- Pretty easy wasn't it? Now just mount it to the wall above your tank where you would like it placed. If you already have water in the tank, I highly recommend having a second person drill or hold the mount in place while being drilled into the wall. Once this is drilled into place, the mount can swivel to the left/right if needed to move for maintenance or anything else. This mount ALSO allows you to run the light from front-to-back as well as left-to-right. Option is yours, enjoy! :beer:
What you'll need:
- Hydra 26
- VideoSecu TV Wall Mount Articulating Arm Monitor Bracket
- 2 in. Galvanized Corner Brace
- #10-32 x 1 in. Phillips Flat-Head Machine Screws
- Drill
Total Cost: $20.86 + tax
Step One:
- Begin removing the TV Mounting part as shown in the picture. It's very simple as you'll be using the allen wrench to remove the two black screws.
Step Two:
- You will need to drill a slightly bigger hole in the L brackets. Big enough to fit the two black screws from the TV mount as they will not fit in the L brackets. ONLY DRILL ONE OF THE TOP HOLES BIG ENOUGH FOR THE BLACK SCREW! The hole you're not drilling is meant for the 10-32 screw.
Before
After
Step Three:
- This is what you will have after you have removed the plate from the TV mount, drilled the bigger hole in the L bracket (you will see size difference in the two holes I'm pointing at). The bigger hole being for the black screws to mount to the TV mount, the smaller hole being for the 10-32 screws you will use to screw into the Hydra 26.
Step Four:
- Begin using the allen wrench included in the TV Mount box to screw the L brackets into the TV Mount itself as seen in the picture.
Step Five:
- Once you have the L bracket mounted to the TV mount, begin using the 10-32 screws to attach the Hydra 26 to the L brackets. CAUTION: The screw is not meant to go all the way down, please DO NOT make it extremely tight. Tighten it enough to be snug.
Step Six:
- Pretty easy wasn't it? Now just mount it to the wall above your tank where you would like it placed. If you already have water in the tank, I highly recommend having a second person drill or hold the mount in place while being drilled into the wall. Once this is drilled into place, the mount can swivel to the left/right if needed to move for maintenance or anything else. This mount ALSO allows you to run the light from front-to-back as well as left-to-right. Option is yours, enjoy! :beer:
