How do you hang a light fixture?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Puffer Chick, Sep 23, 2009.

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  1. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    cool thanks, that doesn't look to hard. how are you able to adjust the height of the light?
     
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  3. StrainedSky

    StrainedSky Spaghetti Worm

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    The part closest to the light unscrews a little then you push down and pull the cable threw until you get the height you wont. It sounds confusing until you have the cables in your hand.
     
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    also, are you able to purchase the items needed for hanging the light at a hardware store? i'm trying to go cheap right now as i really can't afford anything else at the moment
     
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    oh ok :D
     
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    I bought the bolts and covers at lowes and hanging kit from Aquacave but a quick ebay search has the whole thing cheap here
     
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    $36 is a lot better than $90 i still don't have the room on the credit card, but that's not bad at all
     
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    Made me sick. I think I paid twice that for mine. Oh well pays to shop :-/