Hanging ATI Sunpower from ceiling. Hole Location

Aquageek450 · 03/24/2016, 08:02 AM

Hey Guys,

Is there any easy way to mark the two holes in the ceiling to mount my ATI Sunpower with the supplied hanging kit? Other thank measuring do they make any type on lasers that shoot a beam straight up so something similar? any tips would be great, i want to make sure it looks clean and straight.

RedStangGA · 03/24/2016, 08:08 AM

You could use something like this I think. I have something similar but it's packed away and I can't remember the exact brand/model:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/BLACK-DEC...220S/202516267

AZRippster · 03/24/2016, 08:10 AM

Check out a 3-Point Self-Leveling laser guide from Home Depot, Lowes, etc...

You can place your ATI fixture how you want it on top of the tank. Then place the leveling guide on top of one of the ATI's mounting holes. It will shoot a beam to the location on the ceiling for the first location. Do this for all the mounting hole locations on the ATI fixture.

There ya go.

AZRippster · 03/24/2016, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedStangGA

You could use something like this I think. I have something similar but it's packed away and I can't remember the exact brand/model:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/BLACK-DEC...220S/202516267

Yep, looks like our posts crossed.

Aquageek450 · 03/24/2016, 08:18 AM

yep I think I will just buy one of those to use. looks simple enough. Saw those right after I made this post lol. thanks guys!

AZRippster · 03/24/2016, 08:23 AM

My only last recommendation is to get a "Self-Leveling" one and be sure it is 3-Point. You need a beam shooting down and up. The self-leveling will allow your fixture sitting on top of your tank to be off a bit, otherwise, make sure your fixture is level.

Aquageek450 · 03/24/2016, 08:37 AM

will do, thanks.

Sparky0028 · 03/24/2016, 01:58 PM

http://www.harborfreight.com/plumb-b...ine-66271.html

ClownMan727 · 03/24/2016, 02:13 PM

You can also just use a plum bob. Simple and cheap and precise.

wildwilly1 · 03/24/2016, 04:02 PM

simple plumb bob as said earlier works perfect and exact

Mark426 · 03/24/2016, 05:35 PM

I have used a simple plump bob several times. Easy and as accurate as it gets.

fbodykiller · 03/24/2016, 10:15 PM

I set a couple 2x4's across my tank to set the light on and the manually pull uop the cables. I knew how far off of the back wall i needed the fixture. Just needed the side to side. Worked ut great!

codydemmel4 · 05/03/2016, 06:22 AM

after you found where to hang it in the ceiling, what did you use to actually secure it in the ceiling? Also how do you guys usually attach the reef brites to the side of the ATI

03/24/2016, 08:02 AM	#1
Aquageek450 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 289	Hanging ATI Sunpower from ceiling. Hole Location Hey Guys, Is there any easy way to mark the two holes in the ceiling to mount my ATI Sunpower with the supplied hanging kit? Other thank measuring do they make any type on lasers that shoot a beam straight up so something similar? any tips would be great, i want to make sure it looks clean and straight. __________________ 29Gal DT - Drilled, 700GPH Overflow, MP10WQD, ATI Dimmable Sunpower 4x24, 24" Reefbrite XHO, GHL Doser 2 20Gal Sump - Nyos Quantum 120, Sicce Syncra 2.0, EHEIM Jager 125W, BRS Mini Reactor

03/24/2016, 08:08 AM	#2
RedStangGA Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 1,052	You could use something like this I think. I have something similar but it's packed away and I can't remember the exact brand/model: http://www.homedepot.com/p/BLACK-DEC...220S/202516267 __________________ Marineland 220, Marineland 60 Cube

03/24/2016, 08:18 AM	#5
Aquageek450 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 289	yep I think I will just buy one of those to use. looks simple enough. Saw those right after I made this post lol. thanks guys! __________________ 29Gal DT - Drilled, 700GPH Overflow, MP10WQD, ATI Dimmable Sunpower 4x24, 24" Reefbrite XHO, GHL Doser 2 20Gal Sump - Nyos Quantum 120, Sicce Syncra 2.0, EHEIM Jager 125W, BRS Mini Reactor

03/24/2016, 08:37 AM	#7
Aquageek450 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 289	will do, thanks. __________________ 29Gal DT - Drilled, 700GPH Overflow, MP10WQD, ATI Dimmable Sunpower 4x24, 24" Reefbrite XHO, GHL Doser 2 20Gal Sump - Nyos Quantum 120, Sicce Syncra 2.0, EHEIM Jager 125W, BRS Mini Reactor

03/24/2016, 02:13 PM	#9
ClownMan727 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 776	You can also just use a plum bob. Simple and cheap and precise. __________________ "A flute with no holes is not a flute ...and a doughnut with no hole...is a Danish." - Ty Webb (Caddyshack, 1980) Current Tank Info: 125gallon, 3 T247 led's and 2 80w T5's. 2 MP 40's,2 MP 10's. and a 40 breeder, ATI 4 bulb 39w light with 2 blue led strips. 1 MP 10. All plumbed to 40 gallon homemade acrylic sump. with APEX controller.

03/24/2016, 08:10 AM	#3
AZRippster Diver & Reef Aquarium Nut Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 1,127	Check out a 3-Point Self-Leveling laser guide from Home Depot, Lowes, etc... You can place your ATI fixture how you want it on top of the tank. Then place the leveling guide on top of one of the ATI's mounting holes. It will shoot a beam to the location on the ceiling for the first location. Do this for all the mounting hole locations on the ATI fixture. There ya go.

03/24/2016, 08:23 AM	#6
AZRippster Diver & Reef Aquarium Nut Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sierra Vista, AZ Posts: 1,127	My only last recommendation is to get a "Self-Leveling" one and be sure it is 3-Point. You need a beam shooting down and up. The self-leveling will allow your fixture sitting on top of your tank to be off a bit, otherwise, make sure your fixture is level.

03/24/2016, 01:58 PM	#8
Sparky0028 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 300	http://www.harborfreight.com/plumb-b...ine-66271.html

03/24/2016, 04:02 PM	#10
wildwilly1 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 75	simple plumb bob as said earlier works perfect and exact

03/24/2016, 05:35 PM	#11
Mark426 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,479	I have used a simple plump bob several times. Easy and as accurate as it gets.

03/24/2016, 10:15 PM	#12
fbodykiller Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 51	I set a couple 2x4's across my tank to set the light on and the manually pull uop the cables. I knew how far off of the back wall i needed the fixture. Just needed the side to side. Worked ut great!

05/03/2016, 06:22 AM	#13
codydemmel4 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Center Valley PA Posts: 1,479	after you found where to hang it in the ceiling, what did you use to actually secure it in the ceiling? Also how do you guys usually attach the reef brites to the side of the ATI __________________ -Cody SPS Dominant 180 gallon. Link to my tank: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2618245