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Old 07-03-2020, 15:53   #1
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Ceiling Hook

I am looking for a ceiling hook (like what you would use to hang a plant from the ceiling) that would some how attach to an overhead hatch. It would need to be strong enough to hold about 2-3 pounds. I'd love for it to not interfere with the closing of the hatch shade/screen.

I bought an overhead hanging solar light that I want to hang on the ceiling in our head to serve as a night light, and to look pretty. But I forgot that our ceiling is vinyl. hanging it from the hatch would be ideal because it would get the most sun there... Any suggestion?
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... or maybe a bar that goes from side to sid…
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Re: Ceiling Hook

Solar lights are not heavy. Perhaps a velcro strap would do the trick? Other things like peel-off self-stick hooks, or even a length of tape could hold the lamp up. It might also be able to hang from a string led across the opening.
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Re: Ceiling Hook

I was going to suggest checking Amazon for sky hooks, but with the Chinese sources dubious, maybe that's not a player.

So instead, how about one of the suction cup devices? I think one could easily support a lamp and would be easy to attach and remove from the hatch lens.

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Maybe a piece of 3M-VHB tape
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Re: Ceiling Hook

3M Command™ “Ceiling” Hooks are rated 0.5 Lbs.
https://www.command.com/3M/en_US/com...4529207&rt=rud
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