How to mount propellor fan on euro brace

[larryfl1]

hey all,

i just got my 4 fan propellor breeze and controller...

i have a euro brace style tank...

I cant figure out how to mount the fan secureley to the euro brace...only looks like it can mount to vertical glass edge not horizontal

any thoughts? photos?

[larryfl1]

these photos will show my issue...

[GHL Support]

Generally, PropellerBreezes can also be mounted at horizontal glass edges, if you pay attention that it doesn't get in contact with splash water...

[larryfl1]

take a look at the photos... do i need the overall width including the knobs to fit between the braces? if so it appears my 4 fan setup is too wide...

[larryfl1]

do i need a shorter setup?

it doesnt appear anyway to sercurely mount it horizontally....

i guess the other option is to take a vertical piece and silicon it to the tank creating a mounting bracket? i hate to have to do this...

[Matthias]

Hi Larry,

usually the PropellerBreeze is mounted on a vertical glass and then the knobs are above the tank.
The problem is the horizontal glass which is glued on the side glasses of your tank.

Anyway, I am sure you will find a way to solve this mechanical challenge...

but very important: the fans must not be too near to the water surface! Please read the shipped manual regarding this. If you would mount it in a way that the knobs are below the glass this would be definitely to near to the water!

[Micha578]

For your safety i would prefere another method to mount it on the top of the water tank. Can´t you fit a vertical Glasstripe on the top to mount the Breeze?

[larryfl1]

i was thinking of the vertical strip......

i can get acrylic or glass and silicone it on...

[boboxx]

If it was me, I would make 2 brace like this out of acrylic and silicone them on the euro brace like this:

http://reef.charetx2.com/rc/mount.gif

I would then remove the 4 "clips" from each end of the propeller breze and insert the bolt trought the brace :)

C.

[larryfl1]

i agree with you completely....

i dont have anyone to cut or make up acrylic like that... can you recommend anyone?

[boboxx]

sure I can do it for you if you give me some messurment and pay for shipping and material...

send me a PM

Christian



i agree with you completely....

i dont have anyone to cut or make up acrylic like that... can you recommend anyone?

[larryfl1]

Christian...

I cant thank you enough for helping me and making up the parts for me.....

[boboxx]

No problem Larry, glad I could help :)



Christian...

I cant thank you enough for helping me and making up the parts for me.....

[larryfl1]

All completed.....

Thanks for all the help

[boboxx]

Cool, where did you find the tubes?

:)

C


All completed.....

Thanks for all the help

[larryfl1]

tubes are from prospect plastics in ft lauderdale....

its a winner now...

Christian, thanks so much for making the parts up...

[Antipodes]

Looks like a nice Job Christian.
Well done

[swiseman]

I just got the Breeze 5 and I was just going to have it sit on top of the eurobrace at the end. I have tones of room inside my cabinet. I will post a picture when I have it completed. I don't perceive a safety issue with this, but, I would appreciate some feedback.