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I thought you might have done something like that. I not fussed about controlling mine just want the colour that I like really. Also beneficial to the coralsYeah, controlled with ReefPi.
I thought you might have done something like that. I not fussed about controlling mine just want the colour that I like really. Also beneficial to the coralsYeah, controlled with ReefPi.
Hello all, does any one have suggestions for heavy duty/ceiling hooks, anchors toggle bolts to use to hang the 300w light on ceiling drywall? I believe the weight is 20-15 lbs. I have a local ACE- HD and Lowe’s by me.
thanks
Hello all, does any one have suggestions for heavy duty/ceiling hooks, anchors toggle bolts to use to hang the 300w light on ceiling drywall? I believe the weight is 20-15 lbs. I have a local ACE- HD and Lowe’s by me.
thanks
Got a link to these? How long have you had them hung for? Any issues?![]()
I just hung two of the 300 watt versions using these toggle anchors with hooks that have a matching thread size.. I agree that going into a joist is the best option but in my case they didn't line up so I would've had to mount a board to my ceiling. I watched videos showing these hold around 100 lbs from a ceiling so I just used them. They easily feel secure enough to hang the lights from.
what If where I need the lights there is no joist or studHow Much Weight Can Drywall Hold?
homereference.net
It's always best to find joists or studs though.
Got a link to these? How long have you had them hung for? Any issues?
I agree that screwing directly into a joist is by far the best way to go, but I'd guess it's fairly rare that the joists line up with where they would need to be. Which only leaves the options of mounting a wood/metal bar to the ceiling to attach to (which in my case my wife didn't approve of) or using drywall anchors.what If where I need the lights there is no joist or stud
First, is the tank next to a wall?what If where I need the lights there is no joist or stud