Hanging Reefbreeder V2 Fixture From Ceiling

[declanisadog]

I am tired of the legs, and want to mount it from the ceiling. The tank is in the foyer at my office, so it has to look clean. Has anyone done this, and what did they use? In my opinion the best looking hanging kit I've seen that may fit the bill is the AP700 one

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/ap70...m_gBvVds4dbF3vtEy69Kx8nJVfZ-zP6BoCtjEQAvD_BwE

Does anyone know if the points where the bolts attach on the lights are the same on this one, and the reefbreeders lights? I'm on my way to home depot now to see if I can find anything worthwhile there.

Thanks!!!

 

[MTBake]

I usually use eye bolts and steel cable like comes with that Kessil kit. Works out ok and doesn't look terrible, IMO. I found it all at Menards. I'm sure Home Depot has something similar as well.

 

[declanisadog]

I'm not huge on the eye bolts. I actually had an epiphany as I was driving back from HD. I am going to find a piece like the one pictured below:


Then, I will be able to seamlessly screw it directly to a toggle bolt in the ceiling. I already bought wire, so I am down to my last piece of the puzzle.


New question

Does anyone know where I might be able to find a threaded metal piece like the one above? I can order an extra hanger direct from reefbreeders for $10, but they have to be cheaper somewhere...

 

[Mattj815]

Does anyone know where I might be able to find a threaded metal piece like the one above? I can order an extra hanger direct from reefbreeders for $10, but they have to be cheaper somewhere...



Hmm bike valve cap? Only thing I can think of.

 

[declanisadog]

Hmm bike valve cap? Only thing I can think of.

Thinking outside the box. I like it.

My hope is that someone local has to have the hanging kit that they aren't using, and would be willing to sacrifice one for me. My boss is a mechanical engineer who has spent the last 30 years building things that pop into his head from scratch. If I can't figure it out, I will go to him with my tail between my legs

 

[declanisadog]

Success!

 

[kyleinpdx]

Success!

Bit of an old thread but I'm hoping you (or someone else) can tell me where I can find some ceiling hooks similar to this? Looking for something sleeker than what you hang plants with on the porch... I have the wire and everything else.

 

[Reefer40b]

Looks good man! And that light is great piece of equipment, love mine!

 

[declanisadog]

Bit of an old thread but I'm hoping you (or someone else) can tell me where I can find some ceiling hooks similar to this? Looking for something sleeker than what you hang plants with on the porch... I have the wire and everything else.

I have no idea...I’ll do some recon and get back to you. For what it’s worth they worked perfectly, and are still in use today.

 

[declanisadog]

Boom

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I just kept adding words to my google search. I finished with “nickel mounting hardware hook ceiling wire”

 

[kyleinpdx]

Boom

Hooks for Hanging Lights | Easy to Use | Color Cord Company

Looking for a modern solution to keep your pendant lights on the ceiling? Shop Color Cord Company’s hooks for hanging lights to create a beautiful aesthetic.

www.colorcord.com

I just kept adding words to my google search. I finished with “nickel mounting hardware hook ceiling wire”

F yeah! Thank you, those look much nicer than the ones I've found.

 

[declanisadog]

I remember searching for a while before I found those. They’re perfect for this