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growclean · 12-14-2009, 11:52 PM

So we hung our first vertical bulb yesterday(1500w!) and it did not want to naturally hang completely vertical due to the cord. Also, with the fan on underneath it wanted to blow from side to side. What is an effective way to halt this while still having the bulb able to be moved vertically? A cable on each side?

Thanks!

labtec · 12-14-2009, 11:56 PM

You could do something like I did. I guess you could just put a piece of wood on the floor to fasten the eye screws to, and weigh it down with something. Here's some shots of what I did:

12-14-2009, 11:58 PM

https://icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=147120

12-15-2009, 12:52 AM

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https://icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=147120

that method scares me. This kind of info is one reason the internet idea sharing can be a bad thing. the guy's picks above with eye bolts and cables look much safer. It looks like even if on side breaks it still will not contact anything that could light on fire. it looks good for shamalama but the way you have you cord maybe tie the cord up to keep it from swinging toward the light and get it level. Please use chains or cables to hold it up it is safer. Two cables/chains is safer in case one pops off or becomes loose. It can happen with fans blowing on it slowing working it loose.

the only bad thing I see on the eye bolts that one guy posted is that they are not supposed to be load bearing on that angle but its light enough. It would just not pass an inspector.

Bush Dr · 12-15-2009, 07:54 PM

I took the cheapest reflector I had, drilled the pop rivets out, took the L shaped bracket and took the E40 socket off, turned it around and now the lamp hangs from a steel bracket

Mr. Hugeblunts · 12-15-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bush Dr

I took the cheapest reflector I had, drilled the pop rivets out, took the L shaped bracket and took the E40 socket off, turned it around and now the lamp hangs from a steel bracket

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growclean · 12-17-2009, 03:58 AM

Bumping... We are looking at doing this soon and just looking for any more suggestions. I like labtecs, but looking for maybe an easier suggestion on how to move the lights? Unscrewing and moving those looks hard. Any suggestion of a "squeeze and move" type solution like things on an end of drawstrings only stronger? Or any other slick solution?

labtec · 12-17-2009, 05:57 AM

I just keep a ratchet and socket close by and it takes about 30 seconds to loosen and raise or lower where I want to. I use those cable clamps because I know they'll hold the weight and alot more.
Maybe you could use two chains instead of cables and use some sort of hook screw instead of those eye screws that I use. That would probably be pretty easy to move up and down.

choch · 12-17-2009, 06:34 AM

If you use the eyebolts out of the junction box method to hold your lights you can spread open the eybolt enough to make it a hook, and use two chains to hang the lights from. Anchoring the chains to something heavy will help prevent them from swaying.

12-17-2009, 10:32 AM

I do it with chains, but it's a pain in the ass to put in place and remove the wire cage that goes around the bulbs.

The sockets have four or five holes that are perfect for s-hooks. You might have to tighten up the s-hook curves a little bit so the chain doesn't slip.

Four chains for each bulb up to hooks in the ceiling, with the cord running from the socket up to the ceiling attached at two or three points running up one of the chain with zip-ties.

12-14-2009, 11:52 PM	#1
growclean Grow Clean.... Go Fast! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indoors under a bright sky... Posts: 1,001	How to hang bare bulb best? So we hung our first vertical bulb yesterday(1500w!) and it did not want to naturally hang completely vertical due to the cord. Also, with the fan on underneath it wanted to blow from side to side. What is an effective way to halt this while still having the bulb able to be moved vertically? A cable on each side? Thanks!
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12-14-2009, 11:56 PM	#2
labtec Sir Didymus Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 784	You could do something like I did. I guess you could just put a piece of wood on the floor to fasten the eye screws to, and weigh it down with something. Here's some shots of what I did: __________________ Labtec's 150 watt Lab Labtec's 1800 watt vertical Lab Labtec's 2400 watt vertical lab Labtec's 1200 Watt Garage Loft Labtec's Vertical Madness GN C99 F2s by Labtec
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12-15-2009, 07:54 PM	#5
Bush Dr Painting the picture of Dorian Gray Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England Posts: 1,216	I took the cheapest reflector I had, drilled the pop rivets out, took the L shaped bracket and took the E40 socket off, turned it around and now the lamp hangs from a steel bracket __________________ This ain't no ordinary herb I'm smoking - Fantan Mojah Supermoto for that eXtra buzz A friend in need is a friend in debt
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12-17-2009, 05:57 AM	#8
labtec Sir Didymus Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 784	I just keep a ratchet and socket close by and it takes about 30 seconds to loosen and raise or lower where I want to. I use those cable clamps because I know they'll hold the weight and alot more. Maybe you could use two chains instead of cables and use some sort of hook screw instead of those eye screws that I use. That would probably be pretty easy to move up and down. __________________ Labtec's 150 watt Lab Labtec's 1800 watt vertical Lab Labtec's 2400 watt vertical lab Labtec's 1200 Watt Garage Loft Labtec's Vertical Madness GN C99 F2s by Labtec
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12-14-2009, 11:58 PM	#3
tonto Guest Posts: n/a	https://icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=147120
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12-17-2009, 03:58 AM	#7
growclean Grow Clean.... Go Fast! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indoors under a bright sky... Posts: 1,001	Bumping... We are looking at doing this soon and just looking for any more suggestions. I like labtecs, but looking for maybe an easier suggestion on how to move the lights? Unscrewing and moving those looks hard. Any suggestion of a "squeeze and move" type solution like things on an end of drawstrings only stronger? Or any other slick solution?
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12-17-2009, 06:34 AM	#9
choch Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 168	If you use the eyebolts out of the junction box method to hold your lights you can spread open the eybolt enough to make it a hook, and use two chains to hang the lights from. Anchoring the chains to something heavy will help prevent them from swaying.
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12-17-2009, 10:32 AM	#10
LJB Guest Posts: n/a	I do it with chains, but it's a pain in the ass to put in place and remove the wire cage that goes around the bulbs. The sockets have four or five holes that are perfect for s-hooks. You might have to tighten up the s-hook curves a little bit so the chain doesn't slip. Four chains for each bulb up to hooks in the ceiling, with the cord running from the socket up to the ceiling attached at two or three points running up one of the chain with zip-ties.
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