how to mount a TEK 8 lamp fixture to a wall?!

[bill109]

hey.
heres the question of the day..

how do you hang/mount a TEK 8 lamp system from the wall behind the tank?
i have had a few bulbs out due to a crappy ballast.. now im putting the new ballast in and want to raise it a little higher.. because wont it almsot shock the corals? its like 2 bulbs out both actinics..
ne how how do i mount it? i was thinking huge 90 degree mounts from the wall and then let it hang from there? and a shelf on top to make it look complete. but do they sell a like 4 food "L" shaped mount?! lol
thanks again!
bill

 

[fats71]

check sunlight supply they are who produce it. goto their site.
Also I use the 8 bulb tek and my corals are loving it.

 

[almostclueless]

If you have access to some steel, and a drill, you could easily make a few attachments that would mount to the wall, and support the light.

 

[turningtim]

This may sound goofy but oh well. Try a plant nursery and look at hanging plant mounts. Nice long L shape hangers that also probably look pretty nice.
BTW. I changed out my Tek ballast with an Ice Cap 660 on my 4 bulb section and WOW! what a difference. Those 4 bulbs alone are pulling like 300 watts.......
HTH
Tim

 

[coachklm]

ok seriously, look at any ace and shelfing... you can find the wall posts and the adjustable up and down "legs"

 

[fats71]

Originally Posted by TurningTim
http:///forum/post/2601785
This may sound goofy but oh well. Try a plant nursery and look at hanging plant mounts. Nice long L shape hangers that also probably look pretty nice.
BTW. I changed out my Tek ballast with an Ice Cap 660 on my 4 bulb section and WOW! what a difference. Those 4 bulbs alone are pulling like 300 watts.......
HTH
Tim
Like I said sunlight supply they make it so they have the bracket for it specifically...