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Boxing in and firring out

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This afternoon I got the hole cleaned up. I needed to box it in to the viewable area and fir it out so that the trim would have something to mount to. here are the pictures of what I did.











I also got the Tubing for the light rack and some of the plumbing parts in today. So I will probable start assembly of the light rack tomorrow.

As far as the light rack goes I could use some input on spacing. The tank is 72" long and I have three LumenBright Mini's that are 16" wide. how much space do you all think I should put between the pendants?

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  1. melev's Avatar
    That looks really good.

    For the lights, you have a tank that is 72" long and (3) 16" pendants. To center them, you'd have 6" at each end and between them.

    6 + 16 + 6 + 16 + 6 + 16 + 6 = 72.
  2. Midnight's Avatar
    Kool, thanks Marc I wasn't sure if I should make them perfect center or if they should closer do to light spread characteristics?
  3. Midnight's Avatar
    Marc, why i got you, could you try to find the link for the closet roller kit you used? That is if you remember where you got it from.
  4. blakew's Avatar
    Coming along nicely!!! Surprised you can stand the NC heat and humidity with the heat loss you must be suffering through the garage.
  5. Midnight's Avatar
    We are in an old neighborhood with lots of tree cover. Hand I can keep the garage temp down by using a fan.
  6. melev's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight
    Marc, why i got you, could you try to find the link for the closet roller kit you used? That is if you remember where you got it from.
    Here's my blog entry: http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php...t-rack-project

    Rolling kit at McMaster Part # 1223A22: http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?partnum=1223A22

    I don't see the point in butting the reflectors together. Think of them as individual spot lights. And the space between the lights, I affixed black acrylic and put my ballasts there.

    http://www.reefaddicts.com/entry.php...th-MH-and-VHOs
  7. blakew's Avatar
    Having relocated to the PNW nearly 11 years ago, the last time I went back to Chattanooga to visit family, the heat/humidity combination was miserable, and I grew up in the south. That said, I can remember as a kid staying with my grandmother over near the old Crockett Field (in Charlotte) and with fans and the large oak trees in her neighborhood the weather was tolerable in the summer. So I understand where you're coming from.
  8. Midnight's Avatar
    Blake, I am originally from Tacoma, so I know all about perfect weather. I don't think I will ever get acclimated to the weather in the south. Unfortunately my mother is moving to nm in August, so I will have no reason to head back that way.
  9. Midnight's Avatar
    Marc, do you just order the one kit or do you need two kits? Also, do you need extra rollers if it is one kit?
  10. melev's Avatar
    I really don't remember. It was $70-$75, if I recall correctly. I needed four rollers and two rails. I also bought threaded rod at Home Depot to get the height I wanted, which was 12". This is what their site says:

    150-lb. Capacity Track Sets—Include two pieces of track that require 1 3/4" to 2 3/8" clearance from ceiling to top of door. Track is made from 0.056" thick aluminum. Hangers are top-mount, four-wheel units with up to 5/8" vertical adjustment. Both pairs of hangers have a 150-lb. capacity. Wheels are plastic.
    Sounds like one set had everything.
  11. Midnight's Avatar
    Alright, ordered one kit. We'll see, it does sound like it has four rollers.