Hanging ATI from ceiling?
- Thread starter EyeReef
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I was too nervous to do it with my 4' 8 bulb ATI. Heavy fixture over a glass tank of water seemed to risky for me. I did the same as solitude.
Found my anchor points and marked them
Drilled a pilot hole
Stuck something in the holes so I could find the spot in the attic
Measured the gap from stud to stud
Cut 2 - 2x4 to length
Wedged 2x4 pieces over the pilot holes and nail or screw them in place.
Mount your ATI.
Probably okay with a 24" but I constantly was lifting and lowering my fixture to access the tank. Was somewhat of a PITA but I was glad I did it.
Found my anchor points and marked them
Drilled a pilot hole
Stuck something in the holes so I could find the spot in the attic
Measured the gap from stud to stud
Cut 2 - 2x4 to length
Wedged 2x4 pieces over the pilot holes and nail or screw them in place.
Mount your ATI.
Probably okay with a 24" but I constantly was lifting and lowering my fixture to access the tank. Was somewhat of a PITA but I was glad I did it.
Hey Mike if you can access the attic to install a support beam to anchor into that will be the safest bet. Not worth dropping a $400-$1k light into a tank of something doesnt go right over time.
If drywall cut out to install you can always get a nice custom piece that's designed to look like the cables were meant to come out of the ceiling like a molding with screwed up the support as well.
If drywall cut out to install you can always get a nice custom piece that's designed to look like the cables were meant to come out of the ceiling like a molding with screwed up the support as well.
