Need a motorized pulley for lifting my lights..

[deuce6371]

Anyone out there using a motorized pulley to raise and lower ther light hood/pendants? I will have two sets of lights to lift over my 300g. Any recommendations?

Thanks, John

 

[deuce6371]

anyone?

 

[ScubaTC]

Any luck with finding something that will work?

 

[BeanAnimal]

A gear motor is what you want. How heavy is the light rack you want to move. How much travel do you need?

I purchased a windshield wiper motor for this task (tested it but never finished the project) and a 3:1 pulley system.

The higher the torque of the gear motor, the less mechanical advantage you will need in a pulley system.

 

[drummereef]

Not using one, but maybe this is what you are looking for? Would take a little diy but it could work. I've seen people use manual bike hoists the same way.

http://www.garagegorilla.com/

 

[8BALL_99]

I use linear actuators to raise and lower my Canopys over my tanks. They run about 100 bucks a pop. They are rated anywhere from 25Lbs to 400Lbs. Mine came from Here

Old pictures but thats just what was in my gallery. HTH

Will