This seems easy....

[Snprhed]

So what is the best way to hang a light from the ceiling and be certain its centered. I have a couple ideas, but im lazy and would like to get input on the easiest way.

Thanks

Cory

 

[Yerboy]

First measurement
tan(2.3) = y/(300 + x)
or 0.04 = y/(300 + x)
or 12 + 0.04x = y --(1)

Second measurement
tan(3.3) = y /x
0.06 = y/x
or y = 0.06x --(2)

Substitute the value of y from eq(2) in eq(1)
12 + 0.04x = 0.06x
or 0.02x = 12
or x = 600

that should get you started :P

 

[skinz78]

Ha ha that is funny!

It is super easy, get a string and tie something on the end of it and then hold it over the tank till you find center. Then put your mark on the ceiling and you are on the home stretch.

 

[Salty Dog]

get out of this hobby if your lazy

 

[Dowtish]

get out of this hobby if your lazy

I guess you were too lazy to type out "you're"

 

[Snprhed]

lol

 

[Snprhed]

The weight on the string was what I planned on doing. Also thanks Yer that was my second plan;)

 

[Madreef]

Laser level will do the trick. It all depends on the item your hanging.

 

[nixer]

The weight on the string was what I planned on doing. Also thanks Yer that was my second plan;)

that would be a plumb bob some of us

 

[Snprhed]

I thought that was what it was called (the plumb part anyway).

 

[BigFeesh]

get out of this hobby if your lazy

You feeling extra salty today? Haha

 

[Chompers]

The first thing you need is a wife. If you don't have one, you can borrow someone elses (that sounds kinky). Then hang the light. Next, ask her if it looks right. She'll tell you to move it. That game will play out through most of the night. When the light ends up where it started, tell her that you want a divorce.






...or you could use a tape measure.

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[Snprhed]

chompers, that sounds very similar to the aquarium buying and the fish buying process also

 

[Paul_N]

Ha ha that is funny!

It is super easy, get a string and tie something on the end of it and then hold it over the tank till you find center. Then put your mark on the ceiling and you are on the home stretch.

+1

This will work even if your ceiling is sloped.

 

[nixer]

I thought that was what it was called (the plumb part anyway).

ive used them to put up buildings im sure it will work for a crappy 100$ light

 

[FinsToTheLeft]

Hi, I'm new here but couldn't resist mentioning that "This seems easy.." is usually what I say just before I slice off a body part and end up in the hospital to have it reattached LOL.

Wes

 

[skinz78]

LOL Welcome to R2R Wes!

Hi, I'm new here but couldn't resist mentioning that "This seems easy.." is usually what I say just before I slice off a body part and end up in the hospital to have it reattached LOL.

Wes

 

[Snprhed]

ive used them to put up buildings im sure it will work for a crappy 100$ light

Exactly Nixer heres a pic

 

[Snprhed]

Still have to clean up the wiring, but it looks good so far!