Anyone try these to hang their fixtures?

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Discussion Starter · May 19, 2014

I looked around for a few hours about different options to suspend my light fixtures. I looked into DIY pulleys and even my specific model light fixtures suspension kit.

I ultimately decided on two pairs of Apollo Ratchets, for 2 separate light fixtures. 6$ each set.

"Apollo Horticulture Ratchet" which you can search for in Amazon or Ebay. 150lb weight limit with a fairly simple raise and lowering mechanism.

Does anyone have any experience with these?

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Cap10Squirty

· #2 · May 19, 2014

They seem pretty straightforward. I wish I had a way to easily raise and lower my T5HO. I just use braided steel wiring 1/16" and a couple of ferrules and end stops from Lowes over a bent conduit.

Looks like those would work, just make sure your rope is good, like paracord or similar. Is the body made of metal?

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sowNreap

· #3 · May 19, 2014

My fixture is so light weight I'm able to use those plant pulleys only rated for 20 lbs. each. I have 1 on each end. They work good. Only downside is the catch/stops are about every 4" so not infinitely adjustable. Not a big problem since mine is attached to the ceiling with "s" hooks and chain. If needed I can fine tune it using those.

Mine aren't the prettiest things either. The pulley part is rather large & unsightly but because it makes moving the light so much easier I live with it.

Edit: those pictured look nicer than mine.

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Discussion Starter · #4 · May 19, 2014

Cap10Squirty said:
They seem pretty straightforward. I wish I had a way to easily raise and lower my T5HO. I just use braided steel wiring 1/16" and a couple of ferrules and end stops from Lowes over a bent conduit.

Looks like those would work, just make sure your rope is good, like paracord or similar. Is the body made of metal?

I believe the exterior housing is plastic while the internal mechanism is metal.

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Discussion Starter · #5 · May 23, 2014

I got my ratchets in the mail today. Although I was skeptical as to their usefulness, I can happily say that they are excellent. They are well made and sturdy. They make a slight click sound as the lights are raised and the cord is a very strong material. The height can be set in tiny increments if need be.