TEK T5 fixture with 2-point hanging kit. Easiest way to hang from ceiling???

Reefahholic · 07/20/2012, 11:24 PM

Ok, so everything is on the way, but I'm scratching my head thinking of how to precisely measure the ceiling to accurately hang this fixture exactly where I want it over the tank. I don't want to drill multiple holes in my ceiling.

Is there a trick or easy way to do this. If it's not accurate, the fixture will be off and give me headaches. I hate when things aren't level or even. I want it to look good, so I figured I would ask for help. I know a lot of you have T5's hanging now!

Did you pop a chalk line on the ceiling or use a lazar light or what?!?

lol

SABOB · 07/20/2012, 11:39 PM

Mine is enclosed behind doors, but if it was viewable, I would be as critical as you. Good luck, keep us informed as to how it turns out

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Doahh · 07/21/2012, 12:58 AM

Use a plum bob to get everything lined up.

Reefahholic · 07/21/2012, 03:53 AM

A plumb bob...?!?! Lol

What is that?

Your joking right...

jeff@zina.com · 07/21/2012, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefahholic

A plumb bob...?!?! Lol

What is that?

Your joking right...

Nope. Oldest tool in the box, basically a rock on a string. Google it.

Jeff

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Reefahholic · 07/21/2012, 05:29 PM

Thanks, I'll make one!

Reefahholic · 07/21/2012, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeff@zina.com

Nope. Oldest tool in the box, basically a rock on a string. Google it.

Jeff

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Wow...I just found the most informative- intelligent- Plumb Bob authority on YouTube. This guy must be Ivy League educated with a PHD in Plumb Bob's!!

http://youtu.be/e2WjnZ7six8

LET me know what you think!!

07/20/2012, 11:24 PM	#1
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	TEK T5 fixture with 2-point hanging kit. Easiest way to hang from ceiling??? Ok, so everything is on the way, but I'm scratching my head thinking of how to precisely measure the ceiling to accurately hang this fixture exactly where I want it over the tank. I don't want to drill multiple holes in my ceiling. Is there a trick or easy way to do this. If it's not accurate, the fixture will be off and give me headaches. I hate when things aren't level or even. I want it to look good, so I figured I would ask for help. I know a lot of you have T5's hanging now! Did you pop a chalk line on the ceiling or use a lazar light or what?!? lol

07/20/2012, 11:39 PM	#2
SABOB Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio,TX Posts: 207	Mine is enclosed behind doors, but if it was viewable, I would be as critical as you. Good luck, keep us informed as to how it turns out Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ To all Military...Thanks for Serving Current Tank Info: 12gl NanoCube,55gl softies,fish

07/21/2012, 12:58 AM	#3
Doahh Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Loomis CA Posts: 2,398	Use a plum bob to get everything lined up. __________________ -Josh Current Tank Info: 90 Gal Custom SW Reef

07/21/2012, 03:53 AM	#4
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	A plumb bob...?!?! Lol What is that? Your joking right...

07/21/2012, 05:29 PM	#6
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	Thanks, I'll make one!