Pulley System

[mike31154]

Oh man, I have mine mounted on some cheapo spring loaded pulley/reel affairs but don't recall where I got them, perhaps a gardening store, or wait, maybe Surplus Herbies here in town, but you don't have one of those in greater Van...

Check a gardening type shop, they often have something similar gear to raise & lower hanging planters? In a pinch maybe a retractable dog leash.... I'm really thinking outside the box now...

[spit.fire]

liniar actuator > pullies

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[The Grizz]

I did the same as mseepman did, used 2 liner actuators with push button power supplies to raise and lower 6 Radions in a rack as well as raise and lower the canopy opening on my 300. Used a toggle switch to switch from light rack and canopy opening. Everything bought at Princess Auto.

[mike31154]

Ok, I found some info on the units similar to the ones I've been using since hanging my my LED fixture. They are retractable reels & are often sold for hanging planters to raise & lower the flower pot for watering. You do need to ensure they are sufficiently robust to support the weight or your light(s). I believe the ones I have can hold up to 30 lbs. I use 2, so potentially can hang a 60 lb fixture on them. It's always a good idea to leave some room for error, i.e., don't max them out. I'm sure with a bit of searching, one could find more heavy duty versions, capable of holding more weight. A quick tug releases the reel mechanism & you can raise or lower what's attached quite easily & lock in position at the desired height. The carabiner fittings make it simple to unhook your cable/rope/chain or whatever you're using as attachment hardware. Mine are starting to get a bit finicky in reel operation these days, but for the price, they are easy to replace. If you want to keep it simple, without motors & wiring, this is an alternative solution.

http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Innova...5WF4BFTB3HV4XS

http://www.dhgate.com/product/easy-r...hot|2456745973

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...5WF4BFTB3HV4XS

[dino]

I bought a pulley cord on eBay for like 5 dollars. They are used for grow lights and work great

[mike31154]

Here you go, s'more, heavy duty, especial for suspending grow lights! Max weight 150 lbs for less than 10 bucks a pair. You'll need to deal with extra rope hanging about & make sure you hit a stud in the ceiling or she'll come a crashin' down.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K600K2M?psc=1

[dino]

Those are the ones I got except they are cheaper on eBay

[Scythanith]

i use sailing gear eyelets and cleats, no actual pulleys though.