Any DIY Orphek Atlantik v4 Mount Ideas?

[ThatPhillyReefer]

Hello all, Seeing if anyone has done any DIY Orphek Atlantik V4 mount ideas?
Thanks,
Owen

 

[ScionFRSguy]

I used 2 metal conduit pole I bought from Home Depot. You have to use a tool that bends the poles 90 degrees then attach them to a square wooden frame. I used 1x4" wood for the frame. The pole are rather long so I had mine cut by someone at a bodyshop using his commercial grade bandsaw. I'll take a picture of it for more details but hopefully you get the idea.

 

[Memoreefs]

I used 15 series 8020 aluminum. It fits perfectly.

 

[argiBK]

I have my Atlantiks (1 full, 1 compact) as a pendant with 10-series 80/20. Hardest part was finding the right parts to attach the lights to slot into the extrusion tracks (note, this was 4-5 years ago).





That said, it was so much easier than the lengths I’m having to go through to mount AP9X’s to 80/20 for a tank upgrade. Going to have to 3D print a few pieces to make that happen

 

[ThatPhillyReefer]

I used 15 series 8020 aluminum. It fits perfectly.

where did you buy the aluminum?

 

[argiBK]

where did you buy the aluminum?

8020.net and Misumi are probably the most popular and comprehensive suppliers.

 

[Memoreefs]

where did you buy the aluminum?

tnutz.com

 

[Infinite Reef]

Same I used 15 series. Also added a red sea in the middle

 

[ThatPhillyReefer]

Same I used 15 series. Also added a red sea in the middle

what Fractional length?

 

[Infinite Reef]

70 inches

 

[SamMule]

How did you secure the t-slot to the lights?

 

[argiBK]

How did you secure the t-slot to the lights?

This was probably the hardest part since the included mounting points aren’t compatible with t-slots, and, I wanted to create some separation between the light and the mount. Spent a lot of time at a specialty home depot that had a lot of hardware (for drawers) that slotted into the T. But I was also looking for a (somewhat) visually attractive solution, which reduced options.

You could easily adapt some of the track guide options from 80/20, and then find a bolt/screw with the right thread to attack the mount to the light unit to the t-slot, including some washers/separators to create some distance between the light and extrusions.

 

[Infinite Reef]

How did you secure the t-slot to the lights?

The bolts on the corners fit perfectly in 15 series slot.

 

[Perfectly_Imperfekt1]

I'm building a light mount now for the Orphek lights 2- Icon lights, with 2 - Blue sky OR3 120 mount on the outside. The light frame will mount to a motorized mount(electric desk legs).

Does anyone have pics or links to what hardware they used to mount the lights to the T-slot alum extrusion? I'm going to use the 15 series(1.5") extrusion.

 

[Infinite Reef]

I'm building a light mount now for the Orphek lights 2- Icon lights, with 2 - Blue sky OR3 120 mount on the outside. The light frame will mount to a motorized mount(electric desk legs).

Does anyone have pics or links to what hardware they used to mount the lights to the T-slot alum extrusion? I'm going to use the 15 series(1.5") extrusion.

 

[Perfectly_Imperfekt1]

That makes sense and very helpful. Appreciate the info!! I couldn’t visualize the fitting on the end sliding into the alum. I’m in the process of ordering all the t-slot material and hardware.

 

[Infinite Reef]

I used the same 15 series so it fits perfectly

 

[SamMule]

They also fit into T-slot track made for woodworking. Here is what i used.
T Track 48 inch for Woodworking... This is what I came up with for ventilation.

 

[Perfectly_Imperfekt1]

Received the 15 series extrusion today and built the light rack. But the fitting from the light doesn't fit on this extrusion. If I force it, it barely fits and doesn't slide. You can see in the photo where I tried to grind the alum channel. That's a lot of work and doesn't look good at all.

Any suggestion?

 

[Perfectly_Imperfekt1]

I ordered these on Amazon and based on the dimensions, they should work perfect. Plus they are stainless steel.