explorer22
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I want to raise my lights and ceiling mount is out of the question. To High of a ceiling. Anyone come up with a wall mount option? Tank is 30" wide so it needs to be strong any suggestions would be appriciated.
Wall Mounting Light Bar
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@Grin Reefer made some really nice plans for a T-slot light rack for me.
T slot is an option.
Another option would be to get some long shelf brackets (like these - 8-Pack Heavy Duty Shelf Bracket 18 Inch, Wall Fit for 18-22 Inch Floating Shelves, L Brackets with 90 Degree Triangle, 250 LBS Max Load, Shelf Mounting Hardware Included, Black - Walmart.com) to hang the lights from, plus you can add a shelf on top for a more decorative look. I did this with my T5 set up I used to have. I overengineered the mounting of the bracket and used 100lb anchors for each screw. (Pretty sure I could sit on that thing lol)
Another option would be to get some long shelf brackets (like these - 8-Pack Heavy Duty Shelf Bracket 18 Inch, Wall Fit for 18-22 Inch Floating Shelves, L Brackets with 90 Degree Triangle, 250 LBS Max Load, Shelf Mounting Hardware Included, Black - Walmart.com) to hang the lights from, plus you can add a shelf on top for a more decorative look. I did this with my T5 set up I used to have. I overengineered the mounting of the bracket and used 100lb anchors for each screw. (Pretty sure I could sit on that thing lol)
wvned
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I have used 2 methods. I had them dropped from a shelf for a while.
then I made this myself out of some wood in the garage. It just uses some stand offs and the cable goes to some J hooks placed in the wall. I used the hanging kit that came with the lights.
The big tank has wire rope going to pulleys in the ceiling and a worm gear winch from Harbor Freight on the wall behind the tank. I can raise and lower them with a crank.
A worm gear winch has internal friction such that the load only moves if the handle is turned. There is no brake required to control the load.
I used to be a really handy guy. Not so much anymore.
then I made this myself out of some wood in the garage. It just uses some stand offs and the cable goes to some J hooks placed in the wall. I used the hanging kit that came with the lights.
The big tank has wire rope going to pulleys in the ceiling and a worm gear winch from Harbor Freight on the wall behind the tank. I can raise and lower them with a crank.
A worm gear winch has internal friction such that the load only moves if the handle is turned. There is no brake required to control the load.
I used to be a really handy guy. Not so much anymore.
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