Metal Halide Light Stand Fixture

[bkoo29]

I finally got my 30x30x18 tank up after having the tank sit in the garage for like 3 months. I am currently running 150W Sunpod from my old system and it is clearly not enough to cover my whole tank. I decided to upgrade my light to PFO single mogul w/2 actinics pendant. (it is big and heavy)

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I was wondering anyone from this forum know how to weld together an adjustable light stand for my pendant. I want a single "L" shape light stand matches my deco of my modern house. Straight lines and very simple but strong.

Pics of my tank:

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[bkoo29]

forgot to show how the inside of my stand looks like.

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The issue with the stand is that there is no middle back part you can attach the light stand to. The stand has on each side a 4 to 5in wooden panel which you can see in the pic. LMK if someone here has alot of experience in building light stands. Thanks.

[SMT6h]

In the past I have used a plant hanging bracket as a pendant hanger. It actually worked really well and did not appear unsightly.

[bkoo29]

Anyone out there know how to weld together a light stand fixture??

[Fish Ace]

Anyone out there know how to weld together a light stand fixture??

I do alot of welding and I'm not sure I would try it. But if you find someone make sure you gut everything first.

[Poriferan]

I'm not sure if what you are looking for are legs to be welded to the pendant. If so I highly doubt that this could be done as I imagine the pendant is covered with very thin metal that would melt through. If it is thick enough you might be able to get someone with a tig welder to to tack somethin on. I would think stainless bolts would be easier and much cheaper to attach the legs. You could also hang it from an electrical condiut bent at 90* and attached to the wall behind the tank. I have seen some nice ones done in varoius threads here.