Ceiling Mount option?

Billscountry · May 5, 2022

Looking to ceiling mount the K7 V3s. Anyone know of a kit that will work? Or hardware size needed?

noopsyche · May 5, 2022

@Gtinnel can tell you

Gtinnel · May 5, 2022

Billscountry said:
Looking to ceiling mount the K7 V3s. Anyone know of a kit that will work? Or hardware size needed?

If you can do a little diy it’s not hard to make a rectangular frame from extruded aluminum t slot so that the two long rails line up with the screw holes on top of the light. I just put screws into the light with washers to hang the lights from the rails. I used eye bolts on the top of the rails and some cable to hang the frame from my ceiling. I don’t have any good pics of it on my phone but I can take some this evening if you would like. It’s cheap and simple to make as long as you have a way of cutting the t slot.

LeftyReefer · May 5, 2022

I did the same with 8020 and my Smat Farm lights (and LED bar).

Gtinnel · May 5, 2022

My frame is just big enough to line up with the screw holes on the lights. I found a picture from the side of mine, please disregard my salt creep and mess. Also for the pieces between the long rails I used the bare aluminum t slot because it was cheaper than the black one and I only needed those few blocks of it.

I have fallen in love with t slot aluminum channels, it’s like Legos for adults.

Projects with Sam · May 7, 2022

I used old shelf hanging brackets, an old sliding door track, some angle iron and two PVC ceiling tiles I had laying about to make mine. - The hood hides it all

neonreef3d · May 7, 2022

Billscountry said:
Looking to ceiling mount the K7 V3s. Anyone know of a kit that will work? Or hardware size needed?

I’m currently working on a universal kit with the 8020 rails and am printing custom mount for all brand lights.

check out @minus9 build thread, I printed custom mounting with adjustable carbon fiber tubes , making it very light, and giving it a minimal and sleek look.
I’m currently working on a universal kit with the 8020 rails and am printing custom mount for all brand lights.

check out @minus9 build thread, I printed custom mounting with adjustable carbon fiber tubes , making it very light, and giving it a minimal and sleek look.

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