80/20 fittings on IM APS stand?

[The_hobbyist]

I am planning using conduit to hang a T5 fixture over my tank. I have an IM Nuvo 40 EXT with the APS stand. I would like to mount the conduit to the stand using 80/20 fittings. Has anyone used 80/20 fittings on a IM APS stand? If so, pictures would be great. Thank you!

 

[Reefer Reboot]

Hesitant to reply as I don't know what dimensions the channels of the APS are, but you seem to be stuck at the bottom of the "Unanswered threads" for a few days now. So instead of using fittings, have you thought of drilling some holes through the stand and using longer bolts with fender washers to mount some extruded aluminum sticks directly to the stand?

 

[The_hobbyist]

Thanks for the reply. I have sourced some parts locally. Going to see if the 80/20 fittings will work before considering drilling.

 

[Reefer Reboot]

You're welcome. Let us know what you find out. Someone else may benefit from this.

 

[Martingale]

Did you have any luck with this method? I’ve seen that someone has in the past successfully done this. I think the only difficulty would be to initially determine the correct 8020 size that accommodates the APS channels.

 

[Reefer Reboot]

Drilling APS stand?

Is it possible/recommended to drill through the metal of an innovative marine APS stand to attached a stand mounted light hanger? Wanted to do standard arms but the tanks overflow is in the way for the middle lights and i want them in the center. Thanks for any help or ideas :D

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[The_hobbyist]

Thanks for the thread. Looks like they used t-nutz instead of 80/20. I haven’t had a chance to get to the local store that carries 80/20. Should be able to get there this week.

 

[The_hobbyist]

I was able to make to the hardware store today and picked up the 80/20 t-nut. They only had the 15 series, but I took a picture of how it fits in the APS stand. Sorry, picture is a little blurry.

 

[Canadareefer666]

I have heard 10 series works. I was wondering the same thing for mounting a fuge light and possibly making a controller board.

 

[Martingale]

I bought 10 series and 40 series. I had thought dimensionally the 10 series was the right fit, and was surprised how well the 40 series t nuts fit.

The 40 series is the best fit in my opinion, but as I attach any hardware I’ll see if that changes.

I specifically bought and will be using roll-in t nuts.

 

[The_hobbyist]

Received some 80/20 inside corner brackets that I am repurposing to mount conduit to. I think they are going to work out well. I stayed with the 15 series, but I would have liked to try the 10 and 40 series as well.

 

[Typhon]

Great info. Any updates on the finished product?

 

[The_hobbyist]

Yes I can post some pictures. I just used conduit to hang my light fixture, but the 80/20 fixtures worked perfectly.

 

[rioreef]

Updates/pics?

 

[bozo]

We have the same tank.

I'm trying to do the same thing as you.

How did you attach the 80/20 fittings to the APS stand?

Thanks

 

[The_hobbyist]

I can take a picture when I get home

 

[The_hobbyist]

In post #8 the hardware is shown that I used.

 

[The_hobbyist]

These are the pictures of the conduit attached with straps.

 

[The_hobbyist]

And the light fixture. It has a more industrial look, but it functions well.

 

[bozo]

And the light fixture. It has a more industrial look, but it functions well.

Thank you heaps for the photos.

Perfect.

I'll buy some 80/20 L brackets!

Thanks again!