Hinge for Canopy

[VetReefer]

Hey everyone, Im loooking for a good hinge or anything to help open and keep then front lip open for my Canopy that was built. It has some weight to it, so I'd like to make sure it is stronger than what is actually need. Thanks for all the help


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[VetReefer]

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240 gallons

96×25×25

 

[seant2h]

I am not sure if it will work for you but I like to use brass piano hinges available at any hardware store and you can usually get them up to 8 feet long. You can also get cheap gas struts online to hold it open while servicing or feeding.

 

[VetReefer]

I am not sure if it will work for you but I like to use brass piano hinges available at any hardware store and you can usually get them up to 8 feet long. You can also get cheap gas struts online to hold it open while servicing or feeding.

That what I have up top now. to hold them but my ceiling isn't tall enough because of the holding for the door to completely flip up.

 

[jgirardnrg]

Look up RV hinges... they have some designed for holding open the over head cabinets.

 

[VetReefer]

I am not sure if it will work for you but I like to use brass piano hinges available at any hardware store and you can usually get them up to 8 feet long. You can also get cheap gas struts online to hold it open while servicing or feeding.

Its makes the ceiling almost a foot or so shorting which I did not account for.

 

[VetReefer]

Look up RV hinges... they have some designed for holding open the over head cabinets.

Thank you, going to look now.

 

[Sleeping Giant]

Amazon product

 

[VetReefer]

Amazon product

I've been looking at those but dont know if they will be strong enough for a 8ft maybe 30lbs door.

 

[jgirardnrg]

Amazon product

Yup... there's different variations of those. They also make marine versions used on boats that will cost a bit more.

 

[VetReefer]

Yup... there's different variations of those. They also make marine versions used on boats that will cost a bit more.

Not to worried about the price just not trying to die under the tank anymore lol

 

[jgirardnrg]

Amazon product

 

[jgirardnrg]

These actually might be better as they soft close and open... 22.5lbs per strut. Should handle your 30lb door:
Amazon product

 

[VetReefer]

These actually might be better as they soft close and open... 22.5lbs per strut. Should handle your 30lb door:
Amazon product

Thank you

 

[VetReefer]

These actually might be better as they soft close and open... 22.5lbs per strut. Should handle your 30lb door:
Amazon product

 

[VetReefer]

Thank you

Hopefully those together work

 

[Mike from TN]

First off!
Beautiful tank, stand and canopy!
Second!
Awesome “Man Cave”!
Gas struts are what I was going to suggest also. :cool:

 

[VetReefer]

First off!
Beautiful tank, stand and canopy!
Second!
Awesome “Man Cave”!
Gas struts are what I was going to suggest also. :cool:

Thank you so much. The Cave was a must when buying the house. I hope the 2 that I got work for the canopy

 

[VetReefer]

First off!
Beautiful tank, stand and canopy!
Second!
Awesome “Man Cave”!
Gas struts are what I was going to suggest also. :cool:

Also what part of TN? I live in TN also

 

[vetteguy53081]

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• FORCE:22.5 Lbs/100 N(Per Strut),LENGTH(Center-to-Center):14.96 inch(380 mm),COMPRESSED LENGTH(Center-to-Center):9.06 inch(230 mm).Bracket Holes' Size: 8 mm(diameter),8 mm(diameter),10 mm X 8 mm(Length X Width).WORKING TEMPERATURE: -10 ℃ - 40 ℃/14℉-104℉
• SET OF 2 IN THE PACKAGE:It could hold open 22.5 lb individually or together for around 45lb on any object such as car lid ,trailer,bed,RV under-bed storage, trap door etc.
• CAUTIONS: NO INSTRUCTIONS! NO SCREWS! If you are not sure the item is okay for your project , please contact us before placing order
• HOW TO INSTALL&ADJUST IT:If you want to open the lid at 90-120 degrees, the mounting point is at 120-130 mm(4.72-5.12 inch) to the hinge's direction.If you want to open the lid at more than 120 degrees, the mounting point on the door is at the 75 mm(2.95 inch) to the hinges direction.If you feel the it's too powerful, you can move the mounting point 20 mm(0.79 inch) towards the hinges's direction ,while if you feel it's too weak,you can move it 20 mm(0.79 inch)towards the opposite direction
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