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New Canopy

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Cybball, Dec 2, 2009.

  1. Dec 2, 2009 #1
    Cybball

    Cybball Inactive User

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    Just got this fired up yesterday.  Sorry, no step by step pics, but wanted to share the final result.
    Here is a head on shot (obviously).  Sorry, my photo skills aren't that great.
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    Sides showing my icecap variable speed fan
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    Inside view
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    Face opens up giving lots of room to work.
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  2. Dec 2, 2009 #2
    Gered

    Gered Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Looks like some pretty good craftsmanship! Do you just have the one fan on there?
     
  3. Dec 2, 2009 #3
    PotRoast

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    My two cents: You are going to need at least three more of those icecaps (one on the side, two on the back) to vent that hood.
     
  4. Dec 2, 2009 #4
    Cybball

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    Just the one fan. Think I need more? It doesn't feel too hot, but I'm not a halide expert. I have three holes cut in the back with the one fan on the end.
     
  5. Dec 2, 2009 #5
    adampottebaum

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    I would buy some PC fans off the internet before getting any more Ice Cap fans. They're nice, but they're really loud and put out about 1/2 as much as a $20 PC fan that is about 1/4 the sound level.
     
  6. Dec 2, 2009 #6
    jwess

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    Looks like youve been using the Kreg Jig. Good work.
    Josh
     
  7. Dec 2, 2009 #7
    AJ

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    Looks nice!

    --AJ
     
  8. Dec 2, 2009 #8
    Cybball

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    Is the added fan for cooler canopy air temp, or water temp? I'm noticing the water temp is 82. I'm going to watch it for a day or two. If it goes high, I'll definately get an added fan.
     
  9. Dec 2, 2009 #9
    glaspie69

    glaspie69 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    You'll be fine with another fan on the opposite end, I would put a piano hinge on that fold up part though over time that plywood might want to bow
     
  10. Dec 7, 2009 #10
    Cybball

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    Anyone have a good source for a stainless piano hinge? One of my barrel hinges broke already.
     
  11. Dec 7, 2009 #11
    Faj

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    Nice job - it finished out nicely!
     
  12. Dec 7, 2009 #12
    AJ

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    I think they sell piano hinge at Menards. I'm not sure if it's stainless or not...

    --AJ
     
  13. Dec 7, 2009 #13
    glaspie69

    glaspie69 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    most hardware stores will carry them
     
  14. Dec 7, 2009 #14
    Cybball

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    Cool. I check around. Really want stainless so no "stains" :)
     
  15. Dec 8, 2009 #15
    Cybball

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    OK.  Stainless Hinge.  Check.
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    Much more sturdy alternative.
     

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