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trinity · 07-14-2005, 01:30 AM

If using a bolt to screw in the ceiling, what do I look for at home depot and is there a safe way to screw it in the ceiling so it doesnt fall out?

Bonzo · 07-14-2005, 01:57 AM

What kind of light/hood? When i hang my lights i find the joists in the cieling, then i screw 2x3s into them using long 3 1/2" drywall screws, its best to pilot holes when using long screws. Once you have your 2x3s in the cieling you can do whatever you want without too much damage to the cieling.

So you see once you have the 2x3s securely screwed you can hang anything you want from em' and you can also move and/or add things as needed. Again with minimal damage to your cieling.

Hope this helps and feel free to give me a holla if you need more input, i love biuldin grow rooms and am happy to help.

peace and proper pilot holes

bonz

07-14-2005, 04:02 AM

I use a pulley for each rope connection and cleats to tie it off. About $5

Sleepy · 07-14-2005, 04:22 AM

i have 2 of those "j" hooks screwed into the cieling, "s" hooks and some chains.

JetUsUp · 07-15-2005, 12:50 AM

yeah i use j hooks too and some tape to keep up the extra wire.

resinryder · 07-15-2005, 01:02 AM

I use j hooks screwed into the joist. Then use chains to hang it with. I used to use a rack made out of 11/2'' pvc pipe which worked very well but it often got in the way when working around the table.

07-15-2005, 01:35 AM

I'm with Bonzo and ResinRy, the chain setup is nice, it is infinatley adjustable and strong enough to hold the weight of the light and fixture. I use the white plastic coated stuff from Home Depot and it works great plus you can buy in bulk and cheap.

I like using the big eye bolts that screw into a stud and "S" looks to hold the fixture.

Bonzo, I like your style, that's the kind of cieling setup you really need to do it right.

Make sure you hit cieling joist when mounting

Tex

Bonzo · 07-15-2005, 01:59 AM

Thanks TK,

That means alot comin from you.

peace

bONZ

07-15-2005, 06:27 AM

A cieling joist is the wood laid across the top of your interior walls, usally a 2"x6" on edge. This is what the sheetrock on your cieling attaches to.

Depending on the building code in your area the spacing is constant, usually on 16" centers with no second floor.

It just gives your screw or nail or bolt something solid to go into otherwise you'll just pull the cieling down on top of yourself and your grow op.

Tex

dubmantx · 07-16-2005, 01:16 AM

yes bonzo very clean and nice setup there! Currently Im using a shelf that i raise and lower but it only covers about half the grow area so im scheming for a method to hang the light in the area that is not right next to the wall. I have 2 lights on 1 shelf now. Id like to leave one there and hang the other... Work in progress...

07-14-2005, 01:30 AM	#1
trinity New Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15	HOW DO YOU HANG YOUR LIGHT? If using a bolt to screw in the ceiling, what do I look for at home depot and is there a safe way to screw it in the ceiling so it doesnt fall out?
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Bonzo Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: not quite sure Posts: 4,008	What kind of light/hood? When i hang my lights i find the joists in the cieling, then i screw 2x3s into them using long 3 1/2" drywall screws, its best to pilot holes when using long screws. Once you have your 2x3s in the cieling you can do whatever you want without too much damage to the cieling. So you see once you have the 2x3s securely screwed you can hang anything you want from em' and you can also move and/or add things as needed. Again with minimal damage to your cieling. Hope this helps and feel free to give me a holla if you need more input, i love biuldin grow rooms and am happy to help. peace and proper pilot holes bonz __________________ Bonzo BoUnCeS back... FREEDOM for BONZ "When one objectively acknowledges, accepts, and embraces one's weaknesses; they in fact, no longer continue to be that."(PTD)
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Guest Guest Posts: n/a	I use a pulley for each rope connection and cleats to tie it off. About $5
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JetUsUp New Kid on the Block Join Date: May 2005 Location: North-East USA Posts: 170	yeah i use j hooks too and some tape to keep up the extra wire. __________________ "Whatever it is that the government does, sensible Americans would prefer that the government do it to somebody else. This is the idea behind foreign policy." - P.J. O'Rourke
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resinryder Rubbing my glands together Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In a van down by the river!! Posts: 10,803	I use j hooks screwed into the joist. Then use chains to hang it with. I used to use a rack made out of 11/2'' pvc pipe which worked very well but it often got in the way when working around the table. __________________ I'll quit growing my meds the day they rip the bong from my cold dead hands! Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Even on a canna board.
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07-15-2005, 01:35 AM	#7
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	I'm with Bonzo and ResinRy, the chain setup is nice, it is infinatley adjustable and strong enough to hold the weight of the light and fixture. I use the white plastic coated stuff from Home Depot and it works great plus you can buy in bulk and cheap. I like using the big eye bolts that screw into a stud and "S" looks to hold the fixture. Bonzo, I like your style, that's the kind of cieling setup you really need to do it right. Make sure you hit cieling joist when mounting Tex
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07-15-2005, 01:59 AM	#8
Bonzo Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: not quite sure Posts: 4,008	Thanks TK, That means alot comin from you. peace bONZ __________________ Bonzo BoUnCeS back... FREEDOM for BONZ "When one objectively acknowledges, accepts, and embraces one's weaknesses; they in fact, no longer continue to be that."(PTD)
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07-15-2005, 06:27 AM	#9
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	A cieling joist is the wood laid across the top of your interior walls, usally a 2"x6" on edge. This is what the sheetrock on your cieling attaches to. Depending on the building code in your area the spacing is constant, usually on 16" centers with no second floor. It just gives your screw or nail or bolt something solid to go into otherwise you'll just pull the cieling down on top of yourself and your grow op. Tex
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07-16-2005, 01:16 AM	#10
dubmantx Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 496	yes bonzo very clean and nice setup there! Currently Im using a shelf that i raise and lower but it only covers about half the grow area so im scheming for a method to hang the light in the area that is not right next to the wall. I have 2 lights on 1 shelf now. Id like to leave one there and hang the other... Work in progress... __________________ Dubman Pimp's AnnaC's Hoes!
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