Here's a custom light rack/canopy that tilts up for access and is bolted to the wall. This customer did not want to take away from the beauty of his rimless tank and we ended up with this design. It was a major project that required tearing out the drywall to mount the rack. There are gas shocks that hold the canopy up when needed.
Really nice light rack. I might want something similar for my tank. I'll be in your area on Saturday to visit Descanso. Are you going to be at the shop?
Glad you like your stand, Toan. You can email me about the light rack but it would be impossible to put in with he tank in place. We can definitely figure something out though.
FYI, lateral resistance can be achieved both down and up. The same brace you used inside the wall downwards can work the same upwards. It's the same torsional moment.
FYI, lateral resistance can be achieved both down and up. The same brace you used inside the wall downwards can work the same upwards. It's the same torsional moment.
Absolutely, but there is a limit in length since the rack would be very close to the ceiling in Toan's case. Also, I wouldn't want to try and install this with a tank in place, it was a big enough pain without anything in the way.