My grow light is one with all the weight in the fixture. Is this unit strong enough to support an internal ballast unit?
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NO!!! Absolutely not. While I love this grow tent and have used it for a few years now with no complaints, I realized when I assembled it that anything more than just a pound or two MUST be supported from some other structure. I hung chains from the ceiling beams that are right above it and then sliced a tiny hole in the roof to drop each chain through. You can then tape around the hole if you need to.
1138525
I Had a T5,4 tube light and a 4" exhaust fan with Muffler and air filter with no problem. So I guess the anwser would be Yes.
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Yes, I have the large room and the smaller room and they both are supporting multiple T4 Tube Ballast and the large tent also supports 2 other ballast. So total of 4. (in large room). Only advice I would give is, when setting up the tent, do not improvise or leave any part out. As with anything you build or that is put together, relying, on each part to be whole and function. If an ailment accurse it will effect the entire structure.
728843
Yes! Most any heavy duty light stand seem to work well. Use a sand bag for exta stability.
1726761
It's definitely strong enough. I have a 75 gallon tank full of corals and they are thriving. I'm very happy with this light.
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I gave it as a gift and no longer have it. It hold 4 large 100 watt cfl with no problem. It is used as a regular light fixture. The person that has it really likes it. Fits into standard base. For $12 hard to go wrong. Hope this helps.
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Terry, this. Ballast works perfectly with two tubes of 40 W, it is also very cheap.
919599
Yes I have several lights hanging on mine and some very heavy ones at that. It's solid steel. It will support it. It's not going anywhere. The only thing is, make sure to get C clamps instead of O clamps. The pipes are only an inch wide instead of the usual inch and a half-2in.
185595
I have not tried it on a ballast for a light but I use it to control a well pump. It works great for that purpose.
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Yes. The main thing to consider is how to attach the housing, and whether your ceiling can support the weight of the fixture, or if another piece of assembly is required to hold it right.
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If it is mounted in a rafter stud you should have no problem. I am not sure of the actual weight of the fixtures and bulbs, but mounted per the instructions you should not have any problem. (Don't try to climb or swing on it.)
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I think these ratchets would hold without a problem, but for peace of mind in your case I would suspend with chain if possible. Because of the extra weight of a ballast fixture I only use remote ballasts. Get some good medium duty chain and sleep better.
1896550
Pretty much any kind of light stand or boom stand will do since it's not heavy at all. But stay away from buying the cheapo 2 for 20 light stands here on amazon. They are junk. The LEDs bring an attachment that you can adapt to c stands or boom poles, or you can thread it straight to the fixture
809249
I rebuilt a hanging lamp with this setup. It should be fine. It's got one of those roller switches on it if you're ok with those.
1495195
This light will screw into a standard size light socket. But, it is a grow light for growing plants indoors. It's really, really bright. The ballast and the bulb are quite a bit bigger than a standard compact flourescent light and the ballast gets pretty hot. Hope this helps.
820599
Yes, this is an LED Light fixture - no need for a ballast. The original were a small flourescent tube hence the ballast. It is actually a nice replacement - very bright. Good day.
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No. You do not need a ballast for this. Only for the high-powered sodium lights.
442020
No, the base is larger, requiring a larger holder, such as a ballast /umbrella light setup. The ballast is important.
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The Coleman Stand is a temporary device. I would not load it with anything weighing more than a Coleman lantern. The questioner did not specify what kind/type of light bulb fixture she intended to use. I would only recommend going with the weight limit as noted above.