I was thinking, how about hanging the fans with chains? I think it may be more sturdy like that also, i could attatch the stand and then use it for the chains to hang on to?
Just found these too, £50 notes but they seem good. Would that be ok instead of a wand and ph test kit? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LOT-QUALITY-PH-EC-TDS-Meter-Temp-Tester-Conductivity-/390203287297?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item5ad9eda701
Just found these too, £50 notes but they seem good. Would that be ok instead of a wand and ph test kit? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LOT-QUALITY-PH-EC-TDS-Meter-Temp-Tester-Conductivity-/390203287297?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item5ad9eda701