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Off topic post, recently a bit active in photo shooting more than aquascape. The reason why I do that is to understand the nature, like Mr Takashi Amano does. So is a helpful skill to develop our aquascaping and some nature behaviour. The place I am staying has such a limited stone scape, but worth for deep in study of the formation. If you like my photography, please drop a 'LIKE' on my link. Thank you very much.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

DIY a L-pole to suspend the light

It is a pretty fast & simple materials to DIY a light pole/bracket for your aquarium light to a suspend type, first of all need to buy some materials from hardware shop:

1.) L1800mm~2100mm shower curtain rod - RM15.90 (approx US$4.95)
2.) L900mm~1200mm shower curtain rod - RM12.90 (approx. US$4.00)
3.) Curtain wire from IKEA - RM19 (approx. US$5.90)
4.) U shape plastic clip & holder 2 sets - RM2.00 (approx. US$0.65)
5.) Metal wire robe clamp 2 nos. - RM1.80 (approx. US$0.55)
6.) PVC T join for plumbing - RM1.50 (approx. US$0.45)

In total spent of RM52.05(US$16.50) to DIY it. How to make it? From the photos below tell more than words.

join 2 metal rod with this PVC T join. (My cousin complained it does a bit ugly look, but no other parts can replace it at the moment.)


U shape plastic clip & holder to firm the bottom part of metal rod.


U shape plastic clip & holder to firm the middle part of metal rod.


Curtain wire set included this metal wall fitting from IKEA, screwed it on the aluminium light case.


Wire robe clamp to tighten the metal wire.


Here is the final product, it isn't ugly look with all these materials easily found in any hardware shop.

5 comments:

Aru said...

What kind of lamp is shown at photo? hqi or tubes?

Good DIY :-)

Jason C. said...

Thanks for drop by!! It is the T5 fluorescent tube light (slim type).

Anonymous said...

hi Jason, where can i find curtain holder n the wire rob? i can't find at Ikea.

thanks

Jason C. said...

I think they are still selling this product, is a hot product. may be out of stocks only.

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