[I was sick and tired of my pH Pinpoint Monitors falling over, and I didn't have a good place to velcro it, so I decided to make a couple of holders. The first one is very straight-forward. It is a basic easel (sp?), using a piece of 1/4" acrylic that is 3.5" wide.
I heated it up with a propane torch to make the bends, never leaving the flame on any particular spot too long. Otherwise it can bubble up and melt/burn. I heated each side evenly so it would bend nicely. Don't force it, it will bend when hot enough.
After I had the shape and cooled it off in cold water, I made a final cut on the table saw (of the back leg) to the get the proper angle - so it would lean back just right.
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Problem solved!
My other ph Pinpoint Meter balances precariously over the water of my 55g's sump. Yesterday I accidentally bumped it into the water, but rescued it in time. Again, no good place to put it where I can see it easily. I made a different bracket, where I can still remove it for battery compartment access, and even lift the bracket out entirely so I have full access in the sump. I didn't want to drill any holes in my sump and risk a potential leak some day. I could have used some nylon thumb screws to make it permanent, But this was simpler - to use and easy to get out of the way.
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I added a hook on the back to put the extra wiring from the probe. I wasn't really worried about the appearance of this project as much as getting functionality ouf ot it.
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I hope this gave you guys some ideas so you can make your reefing experience easier!]
I heated it up with a propane torch to make the bends, never leaving the flame on any particular spot too long. Otherwise it can bubble up and melt/burn. I heated each side evenly so it would bend nicely. Don't force it, it will bend when hot enough.
After I had the shape and cooled it off in cold water, I made a final cut on the table saw (of the back leg) to the get the proper angle - so it would lean back just right.
Problem solved!
My other ph Pinpoint Meter balances precariously over the water of my 55g's sump. Yesterday I accidentally bumped it into the water, but rescued it in time. Again, no good place to put it where I can see it easily. I made a different bracket, where I can still remove it for battery compartment access, and even lift the bracket out entirely so I have full access in the sump. I didn't want to drill any holes in my sump and risk a potential leak some day. I could have used some nylon thumb screws to make it permanent, But this was simpler - to use and easy to get out of the way.
I added a hook on the back to put the extra wiring from the probe. I wasn't really worried about the appearance of this project as much as getting functionality ouf ot it.
I hope this gave you guys some ideas so you can make your reefing experience easier!
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