need some help mounting new light

[rossee]

hi,

ive grown outside many times but iam making the switch to indoor growing and am having trouble mounting my sun system 5 econogrow light. it came with to V shaped hooks. Any advice? Do i hang it from the ceiling or what. Input would be much appreciated.

[rossee]

i should also mention it had an enclosed balast so it is extra heavy

[Hennessy1414]

i should also mention it had an enclosed balast so it is extra heavy

sketchy

[rossee]

Sketchy? Why??

[rhizome]

Nothing wrong w/ the Sun 5's, cept the weight.

Yep, you hang it from the cieling, or build a stand to hang it from.

Use s-hooks, chain, and eyehooks rated for like 100 lbs, minimum.

Use a studfinder to find your ceiling studs- way too heavy for drywall anchors.