WMAS Discussion Forum : DIY Powerhead Holder http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:47:40 +0000 Fri, 08 Apr 2005 23:46:40 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6132 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[DIY Powerhead Holder : Actually, the line/wire is taut...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60794&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60794 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: April 08 2005 at 11:46pm

Actually, the line/wire is taut so it takes the weight off the suction cups so that they can hold the pump against the glass where it's supposed to be. When they do release, and they will, the pump stays put, pretty much. ]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2005 23:46:40 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60794&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60794 <![CDATA[DIY Powerhead Holder : You guys are awesome, so the thread...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60760&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60760 Author: nick
Subject: 6132
Posted: April 08 2005 at 6:46pm

You guys are awesome, so the thread or fishing line just acts like a safety just in case you lose the vacuum in the suction cup. I know what I'll be doing when I get home to night.Men I learn something new every day. Thank God for WMA.

]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2005 18:46:43 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60760&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60760 <![CDATA[DIY Powerhead Holder : Take a loop of fishing line around...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60759&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60759 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 6132
Posted: April 08 2005 at 6:34pm

Take a loop of fishing line around the powerhead then secure it with a hook on the outside bottom of the tank frame or stick a toothpick between the glass and frame and tie the fishing line or loop it around the toothpick.

At the very least, secure the power cord somewhere so that if the suction cups fail the powerhead will hang by the cord.

Hope this helps.]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2005 18:34:17 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60759&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60759 <![CDATA[DIY Powerhead Holder : Drill a small hole in the plastic...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60757&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60757 Author: Shane H
Subject: 6132
Posted: April 08 2005 at 6:12pm

Drill a small hole in the plastic frame of the tank.
Thread a small plastic wire tie through the hole then through the hanging hardward of your powerhead.
Use the suction cups to position as necessary.
Tighten the wire tie.
Cut the excess wire tie off to avoid salt creep.]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2005 18:12:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60757&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60757 <![CDATA[DIY Powerhead Holder : Thank you so much Kevin for bringing...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60753&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60753 Author: nick
Subject: 6132
Posted: April 08 2005 at 5:53pm

Thank you so much Kevin for bringing this up, I woke up this morning to a white  dirty tank.One of my power heads fell off and landed on the substrate and made a huge mess. I forgot to press fit my suction cups last night after attaching all the frags I got from the meeting. Luckily I did not lose any thing and my water perimeter checked out OK.

Hey Dnellans,good thinking that makes a lot of sense cause the bigger suction cups would have more surface area and stick better.Walmart here I come.

]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2005 17:53:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60753&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60753 <![CDATA[DIY Powerhead Holder : i&#039;ve had great luck with...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60730&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60730 Author: dnellans
Subject: 6132
Posted: April 08 2005 at 5:12pm

i've had great luck with some "clear" suction cups you can get down atwalmart.  they're way better than the black rubber ones that comewith most powerheads.  there are 3 sizes and they are used forhanging orniments on glass so you can find them in the craftisle.  just take the metal hanger off them, and trim the nubbinend to fit your powerhead and wham, great suction cups.  my oldblack rubber onces needed pressing once a week, these ones have gone 2months without a press so far!!]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2005 17:12:12 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60730&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60730 <![CDATA[DIY Powerhead Holder : I am getting extreemly fed up...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60701&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60701 Author: Kevin
Subject: 6132
Posted: April 08 2005 at 2:34pm

I am getting extreemly fed up with my suction cups that hold up my powerheads. I have tried a couple of things out of acrylic to see how they would work for mounting a powerhead to but so far I have been dissipointed with them.

Has anyone out there found or made a powerhead holder that worked well and wasn't prone to failure. If so I would like to see it.

I have been thinking about trying my own with magnets. Make a holder with one magnet attached to the powerhead and the other on the outside of the tank. The only problem with this is I don't know how the powerhead will affect the magnet.

Once again any ideas would be appreciated.]]> Fri, 08 Apr 2005 14:34:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6132&PID=60701&title=diy-powerhead-holder#60701