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Reef Discussion => Do It Yourself => Topic started by: Nbehnken on October 12, 2019, 07:55:33

Title: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: Nbehnken on October 12, 2019, 07:55:33

I recently got finished with a new tank build and was struggling for a awhile on how to mount my lighting. I have a rimless tank and a mix between LED and fluorescent lights. On my previous tank I suspended the lighting from the ceiling but the studs in my ceiling are running parallel with my tank so I didn’t have anything structurally to hang them from. I also wanted to conceal all the wiring to maintain a nice clean look.

After much thought I decided, to incorporate an motorized light lift in with the light stand. I absolutely love having the ability to get all the lighting up and out of the way while doing tank maintenance.

Here is a quick video of it in action.

https://youtu.be/64QU0yjnNh8

Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: SweetReefOH on October 12, 2019, 08:46:57

Amazing Nick! Awesome, clean job!

Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: CoralBeauties on October 12, 2019, 09:03:23

Now that is really cool!!!
Jeff

Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: Nbehnken on October 12, 2019, 11:18:49

Thanks guys, it was a fun project.

Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: CoralBeauties on October 12, 2019, 14:33:36

Well it isnt diy unless we see how you did it.
Jeff

Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: JSellars on October 12, 2019, 21:13:54

Quote from: jjoos99 on October 12, 2019, 14:33:36

Well it isnt diy unless we see how you did it.
Jeff

Yeah I’m curious what you used to do this too! Linear actuators?


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Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: lazylivin on October 13, 2019, 00:02:59

Awesome job Nick! Love it

Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: Nbehnken on October 13, 2019, 10:14:05

I used two 28” linear actuators that are controlled by pushbuttons used for the computer desks that can be raised and lowered. The framing used is two different dimensions that slides over top of each other so they can telescope. Here are a bunch of pictures of the build.

For the fluorescent lights, I used two of 36” Aquatic Light Hybrid fixtures. I completely dismantled them and rewired them so they only had one long cord versus the four that are designed to come out of the ends of the fixtures.   

Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: Nbehnken on October 13, 2019, 10:20:07

More pics

Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: Nbehnken on October 13, 2019, 10:20:45

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Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: Nbehnken on October 13, 2019, 10:21:14

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Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: Nbehnken on October 13, 2019, 10:21:43

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Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: Nbehnken on October 13, 2019, 10:22:17

Can someone tell me why the photos are rotated?

Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: VikingCoral on October 13, 2019, 10:40:58

Excellent craftsmanship! Love it.

Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: Agame43 on October 13, 2019, 12:50:55

 
Really nice build!

Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: Wall_Tank on October 13, 2019, 16:15:36

Quote from: Nbehnken on October 13, 2019, 10:22:17

Can someone tell me why the photos are rotated?

I fixed you images, and installed a plugin that should hopefully take care of it going forward.

Title: Re: DIY Motorized Light Lift
Post by: Nbehnken on October 13, 2019, 17:53:49

Thanks!