HANGING a grow light in a tent

[BPB]

I just bought a HLG BlackBird and a 4x4 AC Infinity tent. This is my first time so I want to secure the light properly so that I can adjust the light highth using the rope rachets and hanging hardware that came with the light. I've got it hung but would like to see some pics of other HLG or similar lights as to how they are hung.
Thanks

 

[BPB]

This is how I've got it hung

 

[Herb & Suds]

You could have bought us dinner and maybe opened a door or two before you laid it all out there
Just a little romance goes a long ways


Oh and nice light?

 

[lusidghost]

That looks fine. I would just make sure the ropes are looped around the bar that sits up higher than the other ones, so that the others ones add support.

 

[StareCase]

Using 45 lb. chain and large S hooks

The HLG BSpec:





And the Timber 2VL's:





I am able to raise and lower the lights in 1/2" increments. I also needed to reclaim that excess clearance above the lights that is lost to the hanger straps. In a 5' tent, every little bit helps.

 

[Herb & Suds]

Using 45 lb. chain and large S hooks

The HLG BSpec:

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And the Timber 2VL's:

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I am able to raise and lower the lights in 1/2" increments. I also needed to reclaim that excess clearance above the lights that is lost to the hanger straps. In a 5' tent, every little bit helps.

Do you use that to pull motors from cars during off hours?

 

[StareCase]

... Do you use that to pull motors from cars during off hours? ...

LOL!! Not sure about a car engine - but I betcha that stuff would work great for lawn mower and chain saw motors.

I have 100' of this chain and have had it for a long time. And I am trying to remember why I bought it in the first place. I am going to wager it was for some project that Mrs. Starecase had in mind that never got off the ground. But it's been re-purposed rather nicely, methinks.

 

[ProPheT 216]

I put high strength zip ties on the poles to Clip my ratchet straps to

 

[J2M3S]

I just bought a HLG BlackBird and a 4x4 AC Infinity tent. This is my first time so I want to secure the light properly so that I can adjust the light highth using the rope rachets and hanging hardware that came with the light. I've got it hung but would like to see some pics of other HLG or similar lights as to how they are hung.
Thanks

Try searching Google for hundreds of examples.

 

[Coldnasty]

Using 45 lb. chain and large S hooks

The HLG BSpec:

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And the Timber 2VL's:

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View attachment 5158446

I am able to raise and lower the lights in 1/2" increments. I also needed to reclaim that excess clearance above the lights that is lost to the hanger straps. In a 5' tent, every little bit helps.

Holy crap lol

 

[LeastExpectedGrower]

 

[Herb & Suds]

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You seem jealous

 

[LeastExpectedGrower]

You seem jealous

I'm not the jealous type.

 

[Herb & Suds]

I'm not the jealous type.

Not into chains apparently either
But smooth

 

[LeastExpectedGrower]

Not into chains apparently either
But smooth

Not in the growroom, anyway.

 

[StareCase]

I know it looks real clugy ... but when given lemons, make lemonade. 5' clearance was all I had to work with and that there set-up helps save space up top so that I can run those lights almost full bore at 21". And most of that stuff is above the top part of the tent so you don't see it anyway.

But in those close up pictures. it really does look like an engine winch ...

 

[DrDukePHD]

I put high strength zip ties on the poles to Clip my ratchet straps to

This is what I did. I used 3 zips for each ratchet incase one or 2 failed. Its been 25+ years though Tent manufacturers... can we get some ratchet links big enough for a tent pole? lol

 

[ilovetoskiatalta]

These are my favorite, I have ones from al different places but these are the best imho.

MetaVega 1/8 inch Metal Gear Rope Ratchet Straps Set - Pair

Metavega’s new compact rope ratchets (2 per pack) are perfect for hanging lights, filters and horticulture equipment. They have metal (gear locking) components for long life and strength and the patented pulley system pulls tight, locks in place and adjusts easily. Each 1/8th rope ratchet pulley...

growgreenmi.com

Use the four carabiners that came with HLG and buy four straps one on each corner. I have HLG 350r and Horilux 350es.

 

[ProPheT 216]

This is what I did. I used 3 zips for each ratchet incase one or 2 failed. Its been 25+ years though Tent manufacturers... can we get some ratchet links big enough for a tent pole? lol

Just loop it and clip to the strap