Sleek looking wall brackets?

BurlyWizard · Mar 1, 2021

Hi all,

Like many others, I need a mounting bracket for my LED box. The tank is against a wall and it's just 1 LED box, so looking for a minimum budget bracket. I know L-brackets from Lowe's are functional, and I've seen plant hangers used as well.

Has anyone seen anything more pleasing to look at? The light isn't super heavy, 8 pounds or less. I imagine there is some fabricated or DIY way to clean this up. Ideal hanging location would be 18" from wall.

Thanks

Saltyreef · Mar 1, 2021

If your sweat skills up to snuff...
Cheap & easy.
Just dont forget the clear coat!

BurlyWizard · Mar 1, 2021

Ah thank you, but I have no experience with assembly like that so I have to assume I am unfortunately not up to snuff.

ReeferLou · Mar 1, 2021

Look into series 10 aluminum - https://www.tnutz.com/product-category/10-series-extrusions/

Its like an erector set for adults. Just need a screwdriver.

I can send you my part list / pics if you are up for it.

Saltyreef · Mar 1, 2021

BurlyWizard said:
Ah thank you, but I have no experience with assembly like that so I have to assume I am unfortunately not up to snuff.

Youll have to slightly modify most things that arent made for hanging the specific light over your tank.

biecacka · Mar 1, 2021

Electric conduit. Go to HD and buy it, but before you pay for it, use the bender that is right next to it. Bend it to the size you need for height and hang. put bender back and go pay for the pipe.

corey

CanuckReefer · Mar 1, 2021

biecacka said:
Electric conduit. Go to HD and buy it, but before you pay for it, use the bender that is right next to it. Bend it to the size you need for height and hang. put bender back and go pay for the pipe.

corey

This electrician likes your idea...I've never had to bend it in the store lol but, in thinking, what are they gonna do? It's still the same conduit and you were testing out if you liked the quality of the bender!

In saying this I have also made several shelves hung from threaded rigid pipe fittings and flanges. An industrial look and quite resistant to corrosion etc.

Sleeping Giant · Mar 1, 2021

Saltyreef said:
If your sweat skills up to snuff...
Cheap & easy.
Just dont forget the clear coat!

I'd probably not use copper pipe

CanuckReefer · Mar 1, 2021

Sleeping Giant said:
I'd probably not use copper pipe

I think he clear coated it to minimize potential oxidizing....

jda · Mar 1, 2021

Cruise to etsy and see if some iron brackets fit your fancy. You can coat them in clear or just let them rust.

anthonygf · Mar 1, 2021

I bought a coat rack on wheels and modified it for my light hanger.

A. grandis · Mar 2, 2021

That's a smart dog!! LOL!

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Love it!!

Mike from TN · Mar 2, 2021

Cheap decorative wall bracket from Hobby Lobby, light hanging cable kit from Amazon.

anthonygf · Mar 2, 2021

anthonygf said:
I bought a coat rack on wheels and modified it for my light hanger.

I can wheel my lights out of the way if I need to work on system.

And no holes in wall.

Saltyreef · Mar 2, 2021

A. grandis said:
That's a smart dog!! LOL!

Love it!!

Doggy Trump?
Yea hes pretty smart lol.

Rudzbrewski · Mar 2, 2021

BurlyWizard said:
Hi all,

Like many others, I need a mounting bracket for my LED box. The tank is against a wall and it's just 1 LED box, so looking for a minimum budget bracket. I know L-brackets from Lowe's are functional, and I've seen plant hangers used as well.

Has anyone seen anything more pleasing to look at? The light isn't super heavy, 8 pounds or less. I imagine there is some fabricated or DIY way to clean this up. Ideal hanging location would be 18" from wall.

Thanks

I used a TV wall mount to allow for position variability and if I ever wanted it out of the way for maintenance.

anthonygf · Mar 2, 2021

Rudzbrewski said:
I used a TV wall mount to allow for position variability and if I ever wanted it out of the way for maintenance.

I have seen that here a while back, that is a good idea. But still have holes in wall which some wives will get too upset. Just like hanging wire from ceiling, I don't think so.

Mical · Mar 2, 2021

You could always use one of these and adapt to your light. It clamps to top of the tank, and YES they're strong. -> https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/a-series-mounting-arm-kessil.html

Rudzbrewski · Mar 2, 2021

anthonygf said:
I have seen that here a while back, that is a good idea. But still have holes in wall which some wives will get too upset. Just like hanging wire from ceiling, I don't think so.

Two small holes for anchors/screws in the wall that can be easily patched if removed resulting in the ability to run the cables through the walls to completely hide them. I’ll take that over the dangling cables or wire hiding plastic. Plus way cheaper than actual light mounts and more customizable placement. I’m super happy with it and so is my fiancé who is all about making sure it looks sleek and tidy.

anthonygf · Mar 2, 2021

Rudzbrewski said:
Two small holes for anchors/screws in the wall that can be easily patched if removed resulting in the ability to run the cables through the walls to completely hide them. I’ll take that over the dangling cables or wire hiding plastic. Plus way cheaper than actual light mounts and more customizable placement. I’m super happy with it and so is my fiancé who is all about making sure it looks sleek and tidy.

Yes if done right will look fantastic.