Called around and found that nobody really carries the adjustable cable kits (basically a ceiling plate, retracting cable and wire gripper). The closest I found was a rigid ceiling mount kit, but it was not adjustable. I went with plant hangers (my fixtures are pretty light) and wire rope clips to make my own adjustable system. Does what it's supposed to, but not as convenient as a wire gripper/retractable cable.
If you are suspending your fixture from a single wire, make sure that it doesn't sway/rotate when there is any air movement caused by fans, open windows, etc. You might have to account for the weight of the power cord causing imbalance. (These may not be an issue for you provided it has enough weight)
To reduce the effects of this, hang using a yoke and thread the power cable through the ceiling hook or attach it to the wall to act as support.
There are alot of ways to do this. Check the hardware section at RONA for clips, hooks, saddles, pullies etc. If you don't see anything there, go to EECOL electric and see their suspension hardware.
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08-05-2005, 07:34 AM
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