GHL Mitras - How are you mounting them?

[TehBrainz]

I used 80/20 and 1" long studs screwed into the GHL mounting holes. My tank has a canopy so I just built a light rack but you could easily use 80/20 to make mounting arms that attach the the stand

Would you mind sharing the 80/20 rack you made? I'm trying to figure out how to mount a t5 hybrid fixture in my canopy. The provided hanging kit puts the lights way to low even at the shortest length.

I purchased 4 storage hooks that hold 40lbs each I could put in the canopy, but I'm not loving the idea

Apologies to OP for partially derailing the topic for your mitras lights!

 

[ThaBeast]

Would you mind sharing the 80/20 rack you made? I'm trying to figure out how to mount a t5 hybrid fixture in my canopy. The provided hanging kit puts the lights way to low even at the shortest length.

I purchased 4 storage hooks that hold 40lbs each I could put in the canopy, but I'm not loving the idea

Apologies to OP for partially derailing the topic for your mitras lights!

super simple, hope this helps

 

[dschuffert]

super simple, hope this helps

That does look simple to do and it really looks good!

 

[ThaBeast]

That does look simple to do and it really looks good!

Thanks!

 

[BigAl07]

Would you mind sharing the 80/20 rack you made? I'm trying to figure out how to mount a t5 hybrid fixture in my canopy. The provided hanging kit puts the lights way to low even at the shortest length.

I purchased 4 storage hooks that hold 40lbs each I could put in the canopy, but I'm not loving the idea

Apologies to OP for partially derailing the topic for your mitras lights!

Absolutely NO apology needed. I like learning from others and always looking for new ideas across the board

Allen

 

[d2mini]

Al, you mentioned cord management.
You may know this but the GHL cord hides inside the vertical section of the GHL mount.

 

[BigAl07]

Al, you mentioned cord management.
You may know this but the GHL cord hides inside the vertical section of the GHL mount.

I did NOT know that. Very good to know. I'm getting ready to order a pair of the Mitras 7206, 2x Type 2 Mounts, and the Profilux as well. This is getting out of hand LOL!

@d2mini Do you happen to know the actual dimensions of the up rod? I'm trying to determine how much room to allow for in terms of "distance from the wall" once everything is installed.

THANK YOU!
Allen

 

[d2mini]

I did NOT know that. Very good to know. I'm getting ready to order a pair of the Mitras 7206, 2x Type 2 Mounts, and the Profilux as well. This is getting out of hand LOL!

@d2mini Do you happen to know the actual dimensions of the up rod? I'm trying to determine how much room to allow for in terms of "distance from the wall" once everything is installed.

THANK YOU!
Allen

Nice! lol

It's pretty thin, not even 3/4" thick. You'll want more room than that anyway to be able to shove your hand behind the tank to manage wires.

 

[BigAl07]

Nice! lol

It's pretty thin, not even 3/4" thick. You'll want more room than that anyway to be able to shove your hand behind the tank to manage wires.

Yes I'm planning to leave it away from the wall but I wanted to "add" the thickness of the mounts to my "calculation". I'm thinking probably 3 1/2" (width of 2x4) between wall trim and the edge of the GHL Mounts.

Your thoughts?

 

[d2mini]

Yes I'm planning to leave it away from the wall but I wanted to "add" the thickness of the mounts to my "calculation". I'm thinking probably 3 1/2" (width of 2x4) between wall trim and the edge of the GHL Mounts.

Your thoughts?

Plenty of room. THe wall to the back of my tank is 3".

 

[Fredm]

Hello ! I use AI arms and they work fine for my two 7206 on my reefer 350

 

[BigAl07]

Well the lights are "Hung" using the GHL Flex Mount Type 2's and it was a "challenge" on the WB metal stand with large cutouts in the rear LOL!

Once I figured out the proper assembly and configuration I really like them. I have literally spent 6 hours trying to get the 7206's configured so I'm calling it quits for the night. I've submitted a Support Ticket to help me figure out the error of my ways since both lights are "stuck" in the same "install loop".

Thank you ALL for your advice, input, and support.

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Borrowed the design from ReefBum:

 

[dschuffert]

Borrowed the design from ReefBum:

That looks really good! I like it better than the Redsea repurposed mounts I made. I think I'm going to tackle this project this Winter!