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Discussion in 'Show Off Your Fish Tanks!' started by N00ZE, May 22, 2013.

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  1. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Well tonight I was bored so I went to the garage for a little to do some DIYing lol

    So I upgraded my Radion hanging cables to something more adjustable with some cool clips from Home Depot, 5-lb strength. Radion being 3.2lbs. I think I'm safe.
    I also put a 2inch cable extender in so I can adjsut it from 10" to 12" above water if need be. (26"-28" from bottom of tank.) Or I can go higher with using just one set of clips when I'm doing maintenance.
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    I also made a Kill switch for the tank w/ a Apex Breakout box into one controller.
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    Thank you Chris (Biocube for the idea) Kinda HighJacked your DIY :p But thank you.
     
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  2. louy99

    louy99 Feather Duster

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    Nice, now lets get cycling!!
     
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  3. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    how do you unscrew the screws from the light if both are attached via that crimped wire?
     
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  4. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    haha soon my friend.

    cut cables and unscrew/takes 2mins to reinstall and its pretty easy but I have no reason to unscrew once in place. May not be the $45 radion kit but cost 1/4 the price. :p DIY +1
     
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  5. billielewis3

    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    the reason i ask is because i hung mine the exact same way, and it becomes a PITA to cut and re-crimp every time. ive had to do it 3 times, i kept getting radions that would sh*t the bed about ever 4 months.

    i just wanted to know if you had a different way of gettin them off than i do. guess we are in the same bucket, and its way cheaper, thats why i did it !
     
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  6. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    I'm sure before I have it up and running I will think or see something to change it up.
     
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  7. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Working on my electrical stand today. Hopefully get somewhere with that.
     
    N00ZE, Jun 4, 2013
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  8. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    Man, I've missed a lot! I love the scape and the light hanger is a really good idea. I'll continue to follow along :)
     
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  9. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    What does this mean??
     
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  10. N00ZE

    N00ZE Eyelash Blennie

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    Thanks.

    I believe he means the radion he/she had became non-working and had to ship them away.
     
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