jason7504 Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 i wanna make my own hanging arms to suspend my outer orbit mh/t5 fixture from but its so heavy that it needs 3/4" to 1" pipes to hold it. does anybody have one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I have a tubing bender (not a pipe bender) for 7/8" heavy wall T304 stainless steel tubing. (The stuff used for marine boat tops) I may have enough of the tubing as well. If so I can sell 2 of them to you for about $40 and I'll put the bend wherever you want. If I don't have enough here then I will need to check the current price on the tubing first to see what it would cost. (I'm guessing about $25 each tube) Let me know if your interested. You can swing by and take a closer look at mine if you want as well since it's the same thing I used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 is that 40 for the tubing and to bend it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 is that 40 for the tubing and to bend it? Yes, provided I already have enough here. I'll go out and see what I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 Okay, I do have enough here to make 2 but one of the pieces I have to replace if I use it. I checked the current prices and I can sell it for $28 each as long as they are 8' or less. Call it $45 since one needs to be replaced with another piece. I can supply the nice SS eye ends for them as well for $6 each. (These are the same ones that West Marine sells for $19.99: West Marine: External Eye Ends) I have everything here already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason7504 Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 well how much do you think i would need with a 24" long fixture that weighs 25lbs? i have no idea about this stuff lol, what are SS eye ends? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 You could easily get by with just one. (One would hold 3 or 4 of those lights) The only trick will be getting the light to stay positioned square above the tank but a few nylon ties should take care of that. The SS Eye Ends are stainless steel (SS) eye ends that would go over the end of the tubing to give it a nice finished look with an attachment point. Then you would use cable or chains that hook into the eye end. If you just want one it would be $20 since I have one extra piece of tubing here already and then another $6 if you want one of the stainless eye ends. BTW, this is polished stainless steel tubing like you might see on hand rails for a nice yacht. (Not sure if you looked at mine last time you were over or not) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 sounds like a good deal jason. If this doesn't work out I can get conduit benders from work and we can make something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cklskypilot Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 IF YOU NEED TUBE I HAVE 1 INCH X 10 FEET FULL POLISH I WILL GIVE YOU FREE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Rick did the ones I have on top of my 65g a few weeks ago. They are amazing I bet they can hold the hole tank! The eye pieces at the end are a really nice touch. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krux Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I think you just found a new source of income Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 I think you just found a new source of income You read my mind... Sort of. I'm constantly looking for opportunities to turn something into a profitable venture, especially if I can combine it with a hobby I enjoy. I wouldn't mind selling a bunch of these if I can get the price up to a point that is profitable. (I already have the equipment and a couple of sources for the tubing and fittings) At the price I listed I pretty much break even though once I add the cost of gas to go pick the tubing up. (The goal with current prices would be $45 - $50 each for a decent profit) I figure if I can get a few out there though at cost then it may turn into a little extra cash down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barelycuda Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Jason, I have conduit benders here at the house if you still need to bend some pipe. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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