I need a bracket, or maybe just a good idea

iwishtofish · 01/25/2011, 07:35 PM

I need to hang this 2LF reactor from the plywood pictured:

Ideally, I would use a bracket shaped kind of like this:

I couldn't find one at the hardware store. Has anyone come across such a thing, and able to suggest where I might find one?

hvacman250 · 01/25/2011, 07:53 PM

Do you have access to a torch? Thin steel is more than substantial to told the weight of a reactor and easy to bend after heating to cherry red. Coat it in Plasticdip to prevent rust.

Or at least thats what I would do

ReeferBill · 01/25/2011, 07:54 PM

Hi iwishtofish ; What about a small shelf to sit the reactor on and then two-thirds of the way up the reactor attach a fire extinguisher type bracket that has a quick release so it is tightly held to the plywood when locked into position. If you cannot find the right size brcket how about velcro staps screwed into position. Good Luck! I think that will be more stable and easier to clean and replace media.

iwishtofish · 01/25/2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvacman250

Do you have access to a torch? Thin steel is more than substantial to told the weight of a reactor and easy to bend after heating to cherry red. Coat it in Plasticdip to prevent rust.

Or at least thats what I would do

Thanks for responding, hvacman250 - I do own a cheap blowtorch. Is that all I would need? I think the fact that I don't have (or really have access to) a good vise wouldn't help in this case. I'm also not sure my drill bits are suitable for metal, and not just wood. But I'll keep that option on the list!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReeferBill

Hi iwishtofish ; What about a small shelf to sit the reactor on and then two-thirds of the way up the reactor attach a fire extinguisher type bracket that has a quick release so it is tightly held to the plywood when locked into position. If you cannot find the right size brcket how about velcro staps screwed into position. Good Luck! I think that will be more stable and easier to clean and replace media.

Both good ideas, but I think I like the shelf and velcro one best! I'm not sure I have room for the shelf, though, the way I already configured the plywood:

I guess I assumed that the hanging bracket would be readily available.

createdlight · 01/25/2011, 08:30 PM

what about rain gutter downspouts straps?

iwishtofish · 01/25/2011, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by createdlight

what about rain gutter downspouts straps?

createdlight, I'm afraid that the strap would protrude too far. As usual, my MS Paint creation above (bracket) was not-to-scale. If I use a bracket, it only needs to protrude enough to hang the reactor by its mounting lip:

Thanks for the suggestion, though!

hardin4019 · 01/25/2011, 08:54 PM

Din rail.... Has flat surface in the middle with holes to put screws through, then has a lip on top and bottom... Similar things are available at most big hardware stores like Home Depot or Lowes.
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CDoQ8wIwAg#

iwishtofish · 01/25/2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hardin4019

Din rail.... Has flat surface in the middle with holes to put screws through, then has a lip on top and bottom... Similar things are available at most big hardware stores like Home Depot or Lowes.
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CDoQ8wIwAg#

Shawn, I think that might be my easiest solution! I'll look next time I'm at Lowes. Thanks!

Drag Racer · 01/25/2011, 09:46 PM

Just notch a piece of wood and screw it to the plywood and have the reactor hang on it just like it would off the back of a tank.

iwishtofish · 01/25/2011, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Drag Racer

Just notch a piece of wood and screw it to the plywood and have the reactor hang on it just like it would off the back of a tank.

That's another really good idea, if I could manage to do it neatly!

NanoReefWanabe · 01/25/2011, 10:14 PM

a small piece of aluminum "C" channel screwed to the ply wood facing up would work too...

iwishtofish · 01/26/2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by NanoReefWanabe

a small piece of aluminum "C" channel screwed to the ply wood facing up would work too...

All sorts of options I didn't think of!

hardin4019 · 01/26/2011, 06:20 PM

A notched piece of wood just requires a friend or coworker with a router or router table. But you get the idea, there are plenty of options.

01/25/2011, 07:35 PM	#1
iwishtofish Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 4,949	I need a bracket, or maybe just a good idea I need to hang this 2LF reactor from the plywood pictured: Ideally, I would use a bracket shaped kind of like this: I couldn't find one at the hardware store. Has anyone come across such a thing, and able to suggest where I might find one?

01/25/2011, 07:53 PM	#2
hvacman250 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 733	Do you have access to a torch? Thin steel is more than substantial to told the weight of a reactor and easy to bend after heating to cherry red. Coat it in Plasticdip to prevent rust. Or at least thats what I would do __________________ 220 in-wall reef, 10 clown pairs, 4 fry tanks, 18 grow-out tanks Current Tank Info: 220 in-wall reef, clownfish breeding/growout system, 20L coral QT and 29 fish QT

01/25/2011, 07:54 PM	#3
ReeferBill Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,906	Bracket Idea Hi iwishtofish ; What about a small shelf to sit the reactor on and then two-thirds of the way up the reactor attach a fire extinguisher type bracket that has a quick release so it is tightly held to the plywood when locked into position. If you cannot find the right size brcket how about velcro staps screwed into position. Good Luck! I think that will be more stable and easier to clean and replace media.

01/25/2011, 08:54 PM	#7
hardin4019 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mt Jewett, PA Posts: 228	Din rail.... Has flat surface in the middle with holes to put screws through, then has a lip on top and bottom... Similar things are available at most big hardware stores like Home Depot or Lowes. http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CDoQ8wIwAg# __________________ -Shawn If I can DIY cheaper than buying it and get the same results... DIY it is. Current Tank Info: Tankless for more than a year and ready to get the next one!

01/25/2011, 09:46 PM	#9
Drag Racer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Bend, Wi Posts: 1,280	Just notch a piece of wood and screw it to the plywood and have the reactor hang on it just like it would off the back of a tank. __________________ Why did I start this addictive hobby???????? Its not like I didn't have anything better to do. Link to my DIY HOB Fuge for 4 gallon tank http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1971283 Current Tank Info: 75gal fresh 4 Gallon Pico

01/25/2011, 08:30 PM	#5
createdlight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 184	what about rain gutter downspouts straps?

01/25/2011, 10:14 PM	#11
NanoReefWanabe Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,639	a small piece of aluminum "C" channel screwed to the ply wood facing up would work too...

01/26/2011, 06:20 PM	#13
hardin4019 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mt Jewett, PA Posts: 228	A notched piece of wood just requires a friend or coworker with a router or router table. But you get the idea, there are plenty of options. __________________ -Shawn If I can DIY cheaper than buying it and get the same results... DIY it is. Current Tank Info: Tankless for more than a year and ready to get the next one!

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