How can I install Kessil A360WE in my canopy?

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I am looking at buying two Kessil A360WEs for my 90g tank. It has a canopy that I would like to keep in service. What are some options to install these units? Top of the canopy to water level is 7 inches.
 
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Cut one hole that's about 3/4" smaller than the light then cut a recess that's the same diameter. This way the light will sit into the canopy and not slide around and since you say it's about 7" from the water would be a fairly good height.
 
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Here's what I did on my 90.. Welcome to the kessil family.

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I bought s long bolt hook if you will with a wing nut on top it sticks threw about 3 inches so if I need to lower or raise it just takes a few twists.
 
There are two threaded holes on the top that the goose neck adapter screws to. You can bend up a piece of metal to screw to the light, then screw that to the bottom of the canopy.
You will need to leave a little room for the knobs, but you should be able to have something that occupies 5" when finished, leaving you a couple inches off the water.
 
Thanks for the responses. One thing I forgot to mention was that my canopy is hinged and opens upward to allow access to the tank. The Kessils will need to be firmly attached so I can open the canopy 90 degrees and not have them bang around or fall out. I am also trying to keep them 12" above the water line when the lid is closed per Kessil's installation recommendations.
 
Well just FYI I went about 12 inches off the water line and I got shadowing from the center brace. Now the stay about 5-6inches off water line no shadows. And for the banging around when I take my large canopy off I just unhook the power cords to the lights and lift the canopy off. They do swing a little but they don't hit anything. I did it this way so I don't have to remove the lights ever time I need the canopy off.
 
Anyway you do it these lights are probably the best for moving. I love the fact they are about softball size and light.. Lol easy to work with. Have fun!
 
Nutramar Foods
With a 7 " canopy, I can't see you mounting these inside the canopy. I strongly agree with @Jimbo662 , they have to be mounted above the canopy.
 
AS
My bad. I forgot the Kessil thread is actually a 10-32, but the same principle would apply to long bolts or machine screws.
 
I am now thinking I would be better off going with the AP700 and raising my top lid by 10". At 18" above the water this unit will cover a 48" tank which is what I have. There is a mounting bracket that can be used to keep it under the lid. Price would be $100 more but easier to install.

Is the AP700 Apex compatible?
 
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Kanecoral said:
I am now thinking I would be better off going with the AP700 and raising my top lid by 10". At 18" above the water this unit will cover a 48" tank which is what I have. There is a mounting bracket that can be used to keep it under the lid. Price would be $100 more but easier to install.

Is the AP700 Apex compatible?
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the controller is built into the AP700.. the only downside is they only support the IPAD and not the IPHONE although I did see something about an android BETA
 
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Just curious I have heard a lot of people claiming measles only last two years before the majority of them stop working. Has anyone had better success with theirs
 

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