My tank mounted sliding light setup

jet_jer · 02/15/2006, 02:24 PM

I thought I would post my sliding light setup in the DIY section.

Basically I wanted a way to move my light out of the way on the top of my tank. I have a custom made setup with 4 96W PC bulbs - the fixture is 12" wide by 48" long. When centered on the tank it left just about 2 inches front and back to access the tank area from the top. Si when I feed or need to move rock or whatever, I would have to move my light and chance dropping or doing something stupid with it

. So I needed a way to slide it back out of the way, but it had to mount to the tank as well, the ceiling the tank is under is about 6" from the tank top and angled so mounting it from that was out of the question.

I added two supports to the side of the top wood frame and then placed two normal drawer slides on each end - I then used some hardwood mounted to the side of the light to support the other piece of the slide mechanism. The result what follows:

Works well and can be taken off easily by sliding all the way back and then lifing it off the tracks.

jer

formanbob · 02/15/2006, 02:32 PM

nice, real nice...

connecticut cichlids · 02/15/2006, 02:34 PM

very nice idea, and neatly done...

sales weasel · 02/15/2006, 02:35 PM

Nice idea and easy to do with parts from HD!

GO UNC!!

BigJPDC · 02/15/2006, 04:36 PM

very cool!

jp

Sohal11 · 02/15/2006, 04:55 PM

It is nicely done, providing that the frame can support weight of the light fixture from tipping over when it is sliding all the way back.

02/15/2006, 02:24 PM	#1
jet_jer Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Eden, NY Posts: 577	My tank mounted sliding light setup I thought I would post my sliding light setup in the DIY section. Basically I wanted a way to move my light out of the way on the top of my tank. I have a custom made setup with 4 96W PC bulbs - the fixture is 12" wide by 48" long. When centered on the tank it left just about 2 inches front and back to access the tank area from the top. Si when I feed or need to move rock or whatever, I would have to move my light and chance dropping or doing something stupid with it . So I needed a way to slide it back out of the way, but it had to mount to the tank as well, the ceiling the tank is under is about 6" from the tank top and angled so mounting it from that was out of the question. I added two supports to the side of the top wood frame and then placed two normal drawer slides on each end - I then used some hardwood mounted to the side of the light to support the other piece of the slide mechanism. The result what follows: Works well and can be taken off easily by sliding all the way back and then lifing it off the tracks. jer

02/15/2006, 02:32 PM	#2
formanbob Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 747	nice, real nice... __________________ 100g LR Filter 75g Puffer Tank 58g Reef crack 55g Drums Current Tank Info: 300g-filter,125g-Puffer,58g-Reef

02/15/2006, 04:36 PM	#5
BigJPDC Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 959	very cool! jp __________________ Rock in the tank is money not in my bank. Current Tank Info: 65 RR AGA

02/15/2006, 04:55 PM	#6
Sohal11 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: OC Posts: 200	It is nicely done, providing that the frame can support weight of the light fixture from tipping over when it is sliding all the way back. __________________ Don't look back...Always look ahead. Current Tank Info: Nano

02/15/2006, 02:34 PM	#3
connecticut cichlids Craft Beer Geek Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT/NYC Posts: 1,469	very nice idea, and neatly done...

02/15/2006, 02:35 PM	#4
sales weasel Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta burbs Posts: 646	Nice idea and easy to do with parts from HD! GO UNC!!