Hanging ATI Powermodule LED 24" over cube

Seth401 · Jun 8, 2015

Guys,

Does anyone have or know a link that can give me the parts I need to get from the hardware store to hang the fixture from poles attached to tank stand? The metal rail sort of thing? Not sure if I'd like to drill holes and hang from the ceiling but also want it to look sleek. Thanks! So pumped about the my future SPS cube!

Latinreefer · Jun 9, 2015

I'm assuming you are not interested in using conduit bent to hang your fixture? many reefers use conduit because its cheap and you can paint it and it looks good

nova65ss · Jun 9, 2015

Not sure I would trust conduit with the powermodule it is pretty heavy.

My 8 bulb hybrid is anyway.

mfinn · Jun 9, 2015

Two pieces of 3/4" conduit will support a lot more weight than 24" powermodule.

Seth401 · Jun 9, 2015

I'm not opposed to conduit...don't really know what it looks like haha. Pretty easy to work with?

dgelz · Jun 9, 2015

Here's what I did for the ati 24" dimmable. It's coming tomorrow. The only thing I have to do is paint it black and attach it to the tank.

dgelz · Jun 9, 2015

dgelz · Jun 9, 2015

Two 10' lengths of 3/4" pipe with these

and these

will do the trick. All you'll need is a hacksaw, measuring tape, screwdriver and paint.

mfinn · Jun 9, 2015

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2009-04/diy/index.php

dgelz · Jun 9, 2015

Bad link

YHSublime · Jun 9, 2015

Why not use toggle bolts and hang it from the ceiling?

mfinn · Jun 9, 2015

dgelz said:
Bad link

not sure why it went bad. When I posted the link it worked for me, but not now.

Here is a different one that gives you a idea. The other link was a little more detailed.

http://www.projectaquarium.com/plantedAquariumArticles_EMT_lightstand.aspx

mfinn · Jun 9, 2015

doing a google search on conduit light hangers will also bring different ideas.

Seth401 · Jun 9, 2015

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Would toggle bolts be strong enough to hold that fixture?

Seth401 · Jun 9, 2015

Do you guys think something like this could hold the ati?

dgelz · Jun 10, 2015

With a corner bracket like that on both sides...I'd say sure. Just make sure you're mounted into something solid on the way down.

mfinn · Jun 10, 2015

Seth401 said:
Do you guys think something like this could hold the ati?

Yes it could. I have something similar that I made myself

shred5 · Jun 10, 2015

nova65ss said:
Not sure I would trust conduit with the powermodule it is pretty heavy.

My 8 bulb hybrid is anyway.

I have had two hanging from conduit and it is no problem at all.
My new Giesemann Matrixx t-5 fixture is even heaver with the large piece of glass built into it and they are fine as long as you get the right size conduit.
Go to home depot and they will bend it for you..
Just drill a hole at the end and use the hanging kit for ATI.///

YHSublime · Jun 10, 2015

Seth401 said:
Thanks for the suggestions guys. Would toggle bolts be strong enough to hold that fixture?

Absolutely. The cleanest and easiest way to do it. Why waste time and money to clutter up your hanging fixture. I'll send you a pic when I get home.

YHSublime · Jun 10, 2015

As promised:

I don't understand why everybody does not do it this way. My light is an 8 bulb 36" Dimmable Sunpower. I've done this with my prior 60" 8 bulb ATI (although I made sure to mount into the joists in that instance.) Two toggle bolts will easily hold your fixture (based on that picture it looked like you have a cube)