Tek Light Hanger

MMAX · #1 01-18-2010, 02:14 PM

Anybody have any ideas on hanging an 8 bulb Tek? I can't go into the celing because there's nothing to drill into. I was thinking about a steel pipe mounted to the right side rear corner then extending over the top. Any ideas?

banditpowdercoat · #2 01-18-2010, 02:54 PM

what do you mean theres nothing to drill into? Use Drywall anchor's.
this kind will work perfect.

MMAX · #3 01-18-2010, 03:00 PM

I thought about that but will they hold 20 puonds?

banditpowdercoat · #4 01-18-2010, 03:13 PM

rated for 25# ea I do belive... So if the light weigh's 20 Lbs, then 2 hangers, they only hold 10Lbs ea. I see no problems there. If you want even more strength, go with the Toggle Bolts, but threaded in drywall anchors will be plenty IMO

Chowder · #5 01-18-2010, 03:33 PM

You can also put a shelf up on the wall above the tank and hang the lights from there.

Chris

#6 01-18-2010, 04:23 PM

I use threaded in drywall anchors all the time I do have aluminum type but that is all the thread is a bit wider but work the same. I use them for a kiddy gate and my youngest used to climb over it so I took it down, she was about 40# at that point. I use them to mount shelves I can all ways get one end into studs but not the other end. coat hangers have them also this house was built in the 70's they must have had different building codes back them because where we build with 16 inch centers they put 20 and 24 in centers. So I would not see a problem using them...

Bill