jjdurrant Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Mounted my 1602w up to the WowLights Controller Stand today. I really like it. Well worth the money IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 That is a pretty picture, nice and clean!Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 jjdurrant wrote: Well worth the money IMO.Worth the money? Did you buy this somewhere?Just to share, here is one I built over the summer. I used an old steel bed frame and welded it together. I mounted two housings back to back. A little hard to make out the frame, but you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdurrant Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 http://www.wowlights.com/ProductDetail.asp?Category=3&Product=346 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightORamaDan Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 One thing to note about supports that should "pound" into the ground. Make sure the mount is hammered into the ground first and them attach the controller. You do not want to hammer it with a controller attached.Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdurrant Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 LightORamaDan wrote: One thing to note about supports that should "pound" into the ground. Make sure the mount is hammered into the ground first and them attach the controller. You do not want to hammer it with a controller attached.DanGood tip! I plan to remove the controller first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-Paul Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 JJ, this is not a slight about weight, ok?I would think you should be able to just push those heavy gauge wire frames into the ground. That is, unless you wait till the ground is frozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdurrant Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 I am thinking if I stake the stand before the ground freezes I should be able to easily push it with pounding or removing the controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan C Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 LightORamaDan wrote:One thing to note about supports that should "pound" into the ground. Make sure the mount is hammered into the ground first and them attach the controller. You do not want to hammer it with a controller attached.Dan Good thing I read this post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 jjdurrant wrote: I am thinking if I stake the stand before the ground freezes I should be able to easily push it with pounding or removing the controller.What gauge steel is that frame? It looks pretty thin to support even just one 1602W by just pounding it into the ground, and the website says it will support 2.Maybe the pictures are misleading, but I'd be nervous about it staying upright, especially when you have all kinds of extension cords connected and laid out in all different directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Don Gillespie Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Dan C wrote: jjdurrant wrote:Well worth the money IMO.Worth the money? Did you buy this somewhere?Just to share, here is one I built over the summer. I used an old steel bed frame and welded it together. I mounted two housings back to back. A little hard to make out the frame, but you get the idea.I noticed you have painted your controllers black neat idea, anyone tried to make them look like a christmas decoration?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillrider7 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 We were thinking about mounting them into a large plywood box with a hinged top, then wrapping it like a Christmas present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabian Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 LightORamaDan wrote: One thing to note about supports that should "pound" into the ground. Make sure the mount is hammered into the ground first and them attach the controller. You do not want to hammer it with a controller attached.DanAbsolutely agreed! That's why I use these: http://store.3glightingcreations.com/products/Enclosure-Stakes.htmlThey come in several heights, and I like them because you don't have to pound them in (just step on the bottom "rung"), and the handle makes for easy removal at the end of the season.Fabian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfing4Dough Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Don Gillespie wrote: I noticed you have painted your controllers black neat idea, anyone tried to make them look like a christmas decoration??Thrillrider7 wrote: We were thinking about mounting them into a large plywood box with a hinged top, then wrapping it like a Christmas present. My concern about that approach is that they will look more attractive for somebody to steal or vandalize. Particularly a vandal might see a cool present that would be "neat" to smash, not even realizing what is inside, or take it as a souvenir. I tend to try to keep mine as plain as possible and not draw attention to them -- most people won't have a clue what they are (or their worth). I also tend to try to place them out of sight as best as possible (behind bushes, trees, etc.) both for aesthetics and again to not tempt "curious" punks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdurrant Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 Surfing4Dough wrote:Don Gillespie wrote: I noticed you have painted your controllers black neat idea, anyone tried to make them look like a christmas decoration??Thrillrider7 wrote: We were thinking about mounting them into a large plywood box with a hinged top, then wrapping it like a Christmas present. My concern about that approach is that they will look more attractive for somebody to steal or vandalize. Particularly a vandal might see a cool present that would be "neat" to smash, not even realizing what is inside, or take it as a souvenir. I tend to try to keep mine as plain as possible and not draw attention to them -- most people won't have a clue what they are (or their worth). I also tend to try to place them out of sight as best as possible (behind bushes, trees, etc.) both for aesthetics and again to not tempt "curious" punks. I am with you. Mine will be off to the side of my house. Should blend in nicely with the natural gas equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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