best way to mount MH reflectors?

[1mbrews8]

Ok, so i am about to set up my lumenarc minis over my frag tank and just realized I am not sure how to "hang" them.. they have a tiny hole in the middle of the top of each reflector, but what is the safest way to hang them? they will be going over the tank that is in the basement so it will hang from the floor joists above... thanks
mike

 

[mvm]

eye bolts

 

[1mbrews8]

with a nut on the end? do they make tiny ones that u can get a nut for?? thanks
mike

 

[weaglereefer]

1mbrews8;573890 wrote: do they make tiny ones that u can get a nut for??

So many jokes...:lol2:must resist...


How big is the hole? They make some pretty skinny eye bolts, just add a washer on the inside and shouldn't have any issues.

Is this an actual pendant, or just a reflector?

 

[1mbrews8]

lol! everybody's a comedian! )

it is a small hole on the top of the pendant. i have several eye screws and reg screws that would fit, it is just a matter of "keeping them in there." it would have to be .....uh hemmmm, a small nut.... )
just wondered if there are any other safe options??
mike

 

[weaglereefer]

Drill another hole and put a S-hook in that runs through both holes?

 

[1mbrews8]

thought of that...just trying not to "damage" the reflectors in case of resale one day.. will go to lowes tomorrow and see what they got! )
mike

 

[mvm]

Is the hole not threaded? Both of my reflectors had threaded holes, but they were pendant style.

 

[1mbrews8]

no no threads..they look like this:

>http://moose.cc/uploaded/hoodboltsmogul.jpg</a>
u can even see the hole in the pic..

 

[1mbrews8]

and thats not my pic...u can see the eye bolts in it..LoL

 

[weaglereefer]

Are you supposed to mount it from the bracket on the mogul socket?

 

[1mbrews8]

hmmmm. good thinking! ill have to check on that tom...just want it to be safe so might do both ways..
mike