How do you guys hang your MH pendants?

OCDP · #1 01-20-2006, 08:51 PM

Yup, willow is right. I had no choice, I can't have holes in my ceiling. And the way I hung my pendant is not the easiest route to go.. but we wanted something that would look neat and tidy, and it worked. I'd say mr. alberta's is definately the easiest method other than hanging it from the ceiling. You can always fill the holes in the ceiling later on if need be. (i HEARD toothpaste [white toothpaste] fills the holes very nicely.. have not tried it though)

digital-audiophile · #2 01-20-2006, 08:57 PM

Perhaps the ceiling will be the way. I live in a condo and will have to drill into concrete in the ceiling, I guess not a bad way when hanging something heavy.

Kabong · #3 01-20-2006, 09:03 PM

Be sure to use screw anchor's if your going to hang it from a cement ceiling

digital-audiophile · #4 01-20-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabong

Be sure to use screw anchor's if your going to hang it from a cement ceiling

Screw anchors are the ones that you use for hanging plants right?

dreef · #5 01-20-2006, 10:27 PM

Sorry to bump in on your thread digital,but can someone give me an idea how to hang this? have to keep it low to the tank and be able to get it out of the way to gain access to the tank.It weights 31 lbs.

kari · #6 01-20-2006, 11:18 PM

Ditto the air craft cables and chain.

outtafocus · #7 01-20-2006, 11:49 PM

I used this product from Coralife.
http://esuweb.com/cardfile.asp?ItemN...lationship=314

If you can modify it to suit your needs, it works perfectly.
One the end of the cable is a "bolt" which in the picture is attached to the curved pieces of metal. This bolt easily comes undone and then can be mounted onto any type of fixture ( drilling or some other method)
The best part about it is that it is fully adjustable. The "bolt" has a button that when pushed down allows the fixture to slide up or down on the cable.
That way you can slide your whole fixture up out of the way when you want to do tank work. It also allows easy fixture height adjustment.
I felt its price wasnt to bad either $24.99.

seashells · #8 01-21-2006, 05:37 PM

If your're hanging from the ceiling use a cross brace if your joists are in the wrong place.

Doug

Cap'n · #9 01-21-2006, 09:57 PM

If you can, borrow (or rent) a hammer drill and install some concrete plugs. Noisy and messy, but quick and very solid. Make sure the holes are where you want them. If you're scared of making a mistake ask a friend in construction to help you out, then blame all the mistakes on them.

digital-audiophile · #10 01-21-2006, 10:25 PM

Will a powerdrill with a mortat bit on it work?