FS-100 Mount

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Robert Hale

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I was looking for an inexpensive way to mount my FS-100 to my HVX. In looking at all the available options, they just appeared to be too expensive for what they provided. So, I thought about what we needed to hold around the place that was about the size of the FS-100. The answer was 4lb. salt blocks for the horses. I tried the wire frame holders, and they just took too much modification. However, the plastic holders made by Little Giant held the FS-100 with friction. I can turn the holder upside down, and the FS-100 does not fall out. The pressure causing the friction does not seem excessive. I buy these holders for approximately $4, and they stand up well in the horse stalls. I can enlarge the holes in the back or drill a new one in the bottom of the holder for mounting screws. None of the buttons, fan, or connections (top or bottom) are blocked. On the sides, only the bottom two holes on the bottom vents are covered (5 of the 7 holes are open), and this could be easily fixed with a cut out in the holder. Perhaps this solution might work for you. I'm new at posting, so hopefully, I've attached a picture of the salt block holder.
 

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Keep in mind ventilation for the FS-100. It runs warm and needs to breath. So, make sure that holder has ventilation slots.
Jim
 
Robert that is a great idea. Yes, please put a link of where to get these block holders. I found one but it was $11.95 and seemed like all the side vents would be covered.
I also found this and I might give it a try.
http://hoeggergoatsupply.com/xcart/product.php?productid=3083
also found this
http://millerharness.com/product.asp?pn=X4-2786&sid=shopz&CATALOG_CODE=DX809&EID=X4809001&bhcd2=1172864733
and this is that $11 I talked about
http://www.horse.com/products/sku-BSL12__id-252__scode-hbizrate.html
 
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Salt Block Holder Links

Salt Block Holder Links

BenV and siniarch,

I simply pick up my salt block holders at the local feed store. But your not too likely to find these in the city. There is only one model I've found that works well and it is made by Miller Mfg. and is a Little Giant brand (SBP2 - Plastic Salt Block Holder). You can see a picture of it at the Miller Mfg. site.

http://www.miller-littlegiant.com/templates/whats_new.asp

The sides of this holder are only 2.25 inches tall, and you can cut out the a section of the sides of the holder to make all the FS-100 vents totally open. Even if you don't make that modification, you only block two vent holes in the bottom side vents. The bottom of the holder is a shelf, so you can easily get to the bottom of the FS-100. I drill a hole in the bottom shelf and use a screw from an old tripod to mount the holder to a Figg Rig or the handle of the HVX. The front and top are totally open. However, as I noted earlier, the FS-100 fits in the holder tight enough, that you can turn the holder upside down, and the unit won't fall out.

Below is the contact information for Miller Mfg. They may be able to get the product to you directly, or let you know where you can purchase one on the Web. When I do searches for Salt Block Holders, I find many plastic and wire versions, but not this specific model. I don't think any of the other salt block holders will work without extensive modification.

Customer Service
(952) 846-2300
(800) 260-0888
Fax: (952) 846-2301
M-F: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST

Hope this helps.
 
I'm actually in the country, there are feed stores, I just never go in to them. I'll have to check it out.
 
Actually Miller won't sell to the general public. I called them and they sent me on a little goose chase about where to get the SBP2. Finally I called them back and got a reputable place that is mailing me two ($3.95 a piece). The shipping is as much as the product!

Here's the place I got mine from.

Nasco Modesto
209-545-1600

Also try:
Lextron Animal
916-383-0547

These are california places. You can get a new list of places closer to you from Miller, but sometimes I've found that those places don't pan out.

PJ Gaynard
Renaissance Filmmaker
Los Angeles / All-world
310-743-2953
 
Thanks Pjg. I could not find the actual product. let us know if those are the right ones. I'm looking to mounting my fs-100 to my rail system.
 
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