My DIY MH light Stand

[windcharm]

Like to share my DIY MH light stand. It cost me about $40 dollars.

Adjustable metal shelving brackets and stands


Bolts and nuts holding the stand to the cabinet.

[blue33]

Errr.... i would ask the hardware shop guys to bend a stainless steel pipe instead. It would be quiet cheap and nice.

[BFG]

Another err, you should use a longer piece as it will add more holding strength.

[windcharm]

Another err, you should use a longer piece as it will add more holding strength.

Should not have a problem at all. It is hanging well there now.

[bossteck]

A quick and dirty solution.
Functional, but not very pleasing to the eyes imo.

Should you intend to improve your stand, you can refer to vratenza's post for some ideas.

Cheers

[troyz]

hi Windcharm, to me its look nicely done
most importantly it can hold the weight of the MH Light
and you are happy about it can liao...thanks for sharing

cheers
troyz

[windcharm]

A quick and dirty solution.
Functional, but not very pleasing to the eyes imo.

Should you intend to improve your stand, you can refer to vratenza's post for some ideas.

Cheers

Thanks bossteck, I have been following that track too but somehow I think that too many "metal" around the tank especially on the sides & base of the tank. Maybe it is not as pleasing to the eyes because of the cable tie and wires? I will try to rearrange them again.

hi Windcharm, to me its look nicely done
most importantly it can hold the weight of the MH Light
and you are happy about it can liao...thanks for sharing

cheers
troyz

Thank for your comment, troyz.

[kanguin]

How much did you spent? Seem a saving!

[ervinelin]

Nice work! Can I know what brand of MH is that and where you got it from?

[troyz]

Nice work! Can I know what brand of MH is that and where you got it from?

brand of MH is Giesemann Nova 2(Germany)...
you can get it from Reef Depot(marine lfs)

[tropic]

Functionality and cost! looks like from ikea. Most important it serves its purpose

[windcharm]

Functionality and cost! looks like from ikea. Most important it serves its purpose

It really served me well and the height is adjustable!

[felix_fx2]

Maybe can use ikea item instead? (Note: This is not cost-saving DIY, Its functional DIY)
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/ca...e/10364/14320/

Stolman Posts
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70060284

Stolman Brackets
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70106606

The idea came from here. (Ikea Hacker)
http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/2008/...bike-rack.html

[windcharm]

Hi felix, I thought of using these too, but the stolman posts will need drillings which I try to avoid. In fact, I have a few stolman posts at home, and I using some of them to fix it at my balcony for my plants instead.

Maybe can use ikea item instead? (Note: This is not cost-saving DIY, Its functional DIY)
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/ca...e/10364/14320/

Stolman Posts
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70060284

Stolman Brackets
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70106606

The idea came from here. (Ikea Hacker)
http://ikeahacker.blogspot.com/2008/...bike-rack.html

[Blue Whale]

Windcharm, good attempt.

1. Where do you place your ballast? How much heat is it producing?

2. The guys are right. Now you have a weight in front, supported by 6 bolts at the bottom, no counter weight on the opposite side. Would you consider two bars from left to right, one at the bottom, one on top bolted with washer to provide that extra needed strength?

Bottom, unscrew a bit. slot in the L shape fitting the cube, slightly upwards. If possible unscrew the two main bars, bolt the bottom then put it back but I think you might need to adjust the left right supporting cables if you need to unbolt it.

3. If looks is not appealing and of concern, how about trying to change that color first? The spray paint should set you back $3.50 to $5 or so.

[windcharm]

Windcharm, good attempt.

1. Where do you place your ballast? How much heat is it producing?

2. The guys are right. Now you have a weight in front, supported by 6 bolts at the bottom, no counter weight on the opposite side. Would you consider two bars from left to right, one at the bottom, one on top bolted with washer to provide that extra needed strength?

Bottom, unscrew a bit. slot in the L shape fitting the cube, slightly upwards. If possible unscrew the two main bars, bolt the bottom then put it back but I think you might need to adjust the left right supporting cables if you need to unbolt it.

3. If looks is not appealing and of concern, how about trying to change that color first? The spray paint should set you back $3.50 to $5 or so.

The ballast is just belind the tank itself. Heat wise I am not sure how much heat it emitted but I leave the ballast in the open to allow air flow.

Not to worry about the weight. This stand is able to take up much weight since it is use for shelving. This set up has been for almost 1.5 years already and it is still as good. No sign of blending or what so ever.

As for the color, I am ok with white since my wall's color is also white.

Thank you, Blue whale

[Blue Whale]

The ballast is just belind the tank itself. Heat wise I am not sure how much heat it emitted but I leave the ballast in the open to allow air flow.

If you already have a thermometer for the tank, it should be able to tell you if the temp. goes up. Environment heated up, tank temp. will raise up as well. Do some observation.

Not to worry about the weight. This stand is able to take up much weight since it is use for shelving. This set up has been for almost 1.5 years already and it is still as good. No sign of blending or what so ever.

As for the color, I am ok with white since my wall's color is also white.

Thank you, Blue whale

I see. 1.5 years. Should be ok. Bolts looks alright too.

[Blue Whale]

I just did a visual inspection of your poles, no visible corrosion. Did you treat it with red paint (Anti-rust) and re-paint it? I have one of these shelves too but more heavy duty and much thicker which i use for mua storeroom.

[windcharm]

If you already have a thermometer for the tank, it should be able to tell you if the temp. goes up. Environment heated up, tank temp. will raise up as well. Do some observation.



I see. 1.5 years. Should be ok. Bolts looks alright too.

I do have a thermometer in my tank and I am running a chiller. The heat is more from the MH light itself rather than from the ballast.

[windcharm]

I just did a visual inspection of your poles, no visible corrosion. Did you treat it with red paint (Anti-rust) and re-paint it? I have one of these shelves too but more heavy duty and much thicker which i use for mua storeroom.

Hi Blue whale, no treatment has been done for the stand at all.