Custom Aqua Illumination Mount

[oohnoo]

Figured I'd post this up on how to make your own LED mounts for the AI's. Cost me under $75 which is a 1/4 of the cost of the AI mounts.

Two Hydra 26's, non-HD. Love the way it all came out. I used conduit for the supports with custom conduit brackets which are connected to the base using 80/20 extrusions. This way is fully adjustable both vertically and horizontally when setting up initially and I can swing them out of the way if needed. AI sells the cross bar which included an extension power cable which I routed through the conduit. Makes for a sleek setup.

Any questions please let me know.

 

[ramabama]

very nice!

 

[R_C]

Great job! Thanks for sharing.

 

[doradosteve]

Sweet!

 

[Kunkymonkel]

Do you have the part names for the pieces you used from 80/20?

 

[Sterlingg]

Very clean look! I like it.. in fact .. id prob buy one myself Lol! Nice job

 

[R1skyBiz]

Very nice! I’ll be doing something similar. Thanks for the info.

 

[oohnoo]

Here's a link to the part I purchased for this. I bought two of these and cut them to the correct length.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F0G65C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

With using this I had to modify the brackets that hold the conduit. But the regular conduit strap might work also. Once it's set into position you never have to touch it.

 

[Kunkymonkel]

Here's a link to the part I purchased for this. I bought two of these and cut them to the correct length.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F0G65C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

With using this I had to modify the brackets that hold the conduit. But the regular conduit strap might work also. Once it's set into position you never have to touch it.

Cool thanks. Are the brackets holding he conduit from 80/20 also? Was looking on he 80/20 parts index and couldn’t find anything less than $40. I’ll Give it a try with the conduit strap

 

[Victoria M]

They look great, and very functional. Being able to move them out of the way is fantastic, and the only way to go imo.

 

[oohnoo]

Thanks for all the positive comments.
I used a conduit clamp that I modified by welding a tab to it so it can be secured to the 80/20 as it only had a hole in the center of it which once secured you couldn't get to. I then added a thumb wheel to make it easier to loosen and tighten.

 

[oohnoo]

WOW looking at my pic of my tank when I first posted this I have to say my tank has come a long way. Crappy pic but you still

 

[Kunkymonkel]

Thanks for all the positive comments.
I used a conduit clamp that I modified by welding a tab to it so it can be secured to the 80/20 as it only had a hole in the center of it which once secured you couldn't get to. I then added a thumb wheel to make it easier to loosen and tighten.

Awesome. Thank you.

 

[dbl]

Congrats...those turned out great!

 

[reelss]

How did you cut the holes in the conduit?

 

[Kunkymonkel]

Thanks for the info. I went a little different with the tank mount but you had some awesome ideas.

 

[FLSharkvictim]

I think I will stick to my D&D Slimline brackets to mount for my 3 Hydra HD's that I will be installing on my SCA Rimless tank!
More info to come! Stay connected with me on here for my new SCA Rimless 150 build thread.

 

[McPuff]

I was also wondering how you cut holes in the conduit to route your cables. Very sleek look.

 

[tdam]

I think I will stick to my D&D Slimline brackets to mount for my 3 Hydra HD's that I will be installing on my SCA Rimless tank!
More info to come! Stay connected with me on here for my new SCA Rimless 150 build thread.

I know this is an old thread. But where can I get this mount? I cannot find any US sellers.

 

[Saluki2003]

Anyone know how the metal conduit was attached to the AI bracket?