Hanging light with chain

[JerryMawuana]

I don't have a drill and I need to attach chains to my HID light fixtures. I bought some jb weld some S hooks some fender washers and the chain . I was going to put an S hook with a fender washer on each corner near the bottom. Is jb weld strong enough for grow lights? Will the heat from the light make it weak?

 

[Redwasp]

I would not trust it. But I cant believe it doesnt have a connection point on it.

 

[JerryMawuana]

It has 4 little D rings that are about as thick as 2 staples. So I'd feel safer making a more solid connection point.

 

[hycheese]

Surface preparation is the key for any metal to metal epoxy, both pieces need to be free of all oils and scruffed up a bit with sandpaper or scratched with a knife. Do a test on some scrap metal and you will see first hand on why I've used it on 400psi refrigeration lines and engine blocks. I just fixed a condenser fan blade and used large binder clips to hold the 2 pieces together until cured.

 

[JerryMawuana]

My buddy used it to fix my alternater bracket together after it broke it half. The bracket lasted longer than the car. But I care more about my plants than I cared about that car, that's why I'm asking lol.

 

[hycheese]

83 cents at the home depot - https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-20-Thread-Beam-Clamp-96560/100181562

 

[JerryMawuana]

That looks like exactly what I need! Thanks man! I'm going to have to pick some on my way home frpm work today.

 

[Potted]

Don’t use JB weld it weekens with heat,try this test attach two items and heat with eather oven,stove or microwave it doesent have to be real hot it just turns back to a paste. Found out the hard way😎

 

[JerryMawuana]

Potted thank you, that's exactly what I was afraid might happen. I'll just borrow some tools from work and do it properly.