zip-tying lights to a metal stand?

[moonstream]

I have a metal frame stand for my 40g, and am planning to re-do the ugly DIY light rack I currently have setup. the plan is the zip-tie some pieces of wood to the back legs of the stand and have clamp lamps attached to them.. should I worry about any structural problems with that setup? the (fairly minimal) weight of the lamps would be supported by the two back legs, if that makes any sense, and held in place by plastic zip-ties.

 

[Rbishop]

I'd say go for it..no issues.

 

[SubRosa]

I'd pop for the really big ones used for HVAC flexible duct work just for safety's sake, but they'll work.

 

[loser]

I'd be more worried that the clamp lights will let go & fall in the tank than I would about the added weight on the stand

 

[nerdyrcdriver]

I wouldnt see any issues with it. I too would probably go for the bigger ones rather than standard ones.

 

[kenjivaj]

Don't use zip ties. They will not last a lifetime. Give it 3-6 years it will break on you. Wear and tear. Just use metal clamps to clamp the metal leg to wood. The wood on the back of stand has to touch the ground. So the wood with light setup weight will not be completely on the metal stand.

 

[moonstream]

okay, I'll see if I can get some metal clamps then.