Turbelle Mounting Problem

[griss]

Roger,

I recently got a Turbelle Electronic Powerhead kit (used) from a friend and am having problems mounting the pumps. Since he no longer had the instructions for the kit I cannot look at them for help. I have a standard Oceanic 200 gallon tank. This tank has the standard 3/4" plastic trim/support around the top of the tank.

I cannot get the mounting brackets to fit over the trim, even with the nylon bolts opened all the way. I even tried to find longer nylon bolts at Home Depot and Lowes, but the longest I could find were 1-1/2"....just like those that came with the pumps.

I searched this forum, but was unable to find anything that would help out of this. I read this thread http://www.reefcentral.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=132241 hoping it would help, but I am still unable to mount them.

Am I missing something here? Is there another configuration for these brackets that I am unaware of because I am lacking the instructions? Any insight you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Griss

[rvitko]

For the heavy trim used on Oceanic aquariums we offer a kit 3000.244 it includes two steel screws coated in smiths black to prevent corrosion. It also includes a suction cup to act as a spacer at the bottom of the rail, these kits are $3.21 each. Plastic screws bow too much after 1.5" The screws we use have a graphite reinforcement and I think standard Nylon would just be too soft. A local specialty nut and bolt store may have suitable screws as well, they are metric thread, M5 * 55mm, this will probably get you running faster as you maybe able to get them in town and I have seen them in high grade stainless if you prefer. If you like I can email you a PDF of the manual, just email me off the board. I will be out for about an hour as I need to go get some electronic components for a repair.

[griss]

Thanks a bunch Roger, I will get screws from Home Depot as a temporary fix and order the kit you offer for a long term fix. Can I order the kit from you or do I need to contact a retailer like Premium Aquatics or Marine Depot?

I will email you for the PDF of the manual.

Thank you for your help.

Griss

[rvitko]

Marine Depot has them in stock right now, while we sell direct on parts my supply is a bit low until mid January and I would rather hold onto them for a pinch.

[griss]

Originally posted by rvitko
Marine Depot has them in stock right now, while we sell direct on parts my supply is a bit low until mid January and I would rather hold onto them for a pinch.
No problem Roger, I have already contacted Marine Depot.

Thanks again.

Griss