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Old 12-15-2006, 05:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Need to hang a 36'' Hamilton MH fixture

So I have a new Hamilton MH/PC fixture that I will need to hang. This fixture is meant to sit directly on top of the tank but in order to clear plumbing and allow movement for tank access I think hanging will be the best option.

Problem is how?

Anyone got an idea or is there a cable system that will work like other fixtures such as aqualight or orbit.


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fishflyer if it was mine I would take a trip to home depot and buy some light chain and some hooks, you could probably do it fairly inexpesively
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Default How to hang a MH light

I was hoping for that nice stainless steel cable look. Maybe I could adapt a current outer orbit or coralife kit somehow.

But chain and s hooks would sure be cheap.
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Yup, steel cables r nice, I have those for my lights. The setup came in the box. But i dont think it would be that hard to modify it to your lights. Are there any holes that you could screw into the fixture? Or is it full DIY?


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