SunBlaster Universal T5 Light Strip Hanger

The SunBlaster Universal T5 Light Strip Hanger is a mounting accessory that lets you configure up to 7 SunBlaster T5HO light strips above, beside, or within your growing area. It replaces bulky metal shades with a lightweight, open-frame solution that keeps heat from building up and keeps your canopy visible. Includes two mounting banks and two wire hangers. T5 fixtures are sold separately.

SunBlaster Universal T5 Light Strip Hanger Specifications

Specifications sourced from canonical product data (SKU SL0900099) and manufacturer packaging documentation.

Specification	Value
Brand	SunBlaster
SKU	SL0900099
Maximum T5 Strips Supported	Up to 7 SunBlaster T5HO strips
Included Components	(2) Mounting banks, (2) Wire hangers
Weight	0.50 lb
Mounting Options	Overhead suspension (wire hangers) or Universal T5 Stand (sold separately)
Compatible Fixtures	SunBlaster T5HO light strips (sold separately)
Category	Lighting / Mounting & Motion / Hangers & Ratchets

Why Choose SunBlaster Universal T5 Light Strip Hanger

The Universal T5 Light Strip Hanger solves a practical problem growers face when expanding a T5 fluorescent setup: how to add more strips without resorting to large, heat-retaining fixtures. Here is what makes it a straightforward accessory to consider:

• Scales with your setup. The hanger system supports up to 7 SunBlaster T5HO strips in a single configuration. You can start with fewer strips and add more as your growing area expands, without replacing the hanger hardware.
• Open-frame design prevents heat buildup. Traditional metal shades trap heat against the light source and the canopy below. This system uses an open mounting bank approach, allowing heat to dissipate freely and keeping temperatures more stable around your plants.
• Unobstructed view of the canopy. Without a large reflector hood in the way, you can see your plants clearly during inspection without shifting or removing any hardware. This matters in propagation areas where monitoring seedling development is frequent.
• Two mounting options. The included wire hangers let you suspend the assembly from a tent bar, ceiling hook, or grow room structure. Alternatively, the hanger banks are compatible with the SunBlaster Universal T5 Stand if floor-standing placement is preferable.
• Lightweight and low-profile. At 0.50 lb for the complete hanger kit, structural load on tent bars or ceiling anchors is minimal compared to a comparable multi-lamp enclosed fixture.

Best Uses for SunBlaster Universal T5 Light Strip Hanger

This hanger system is designed specifically for SunBlaster T5HO strips. The following are the most common and practical applications:

• Propagation and seedling stations. T5 fluorescent lighting is widely used for germination and early seedling development because the light intensity is well-matched to low-light-requirement seedlings and cuttings. This hanger lets you cluster multiple T5 strips directly over a propagation tray, maximizing coverage without the overhead bulk of a traditional hood fixture. Pairing it with a heated propagation kit with T5 light gives you an integrated, purpose-built propagation station.
• Vegetative growth supplemental lighting. Growers running high-intensity discharge or LED primary lighting sometimes add T5 strips along the sides or below the canopy for supplemental side lighting. The Universal Hanger’s flexible positioning — above, beside, or into the growing area — makes it suited to lateral light arrangements where a conventional overhead fixture would not fit.
• Clone rooms and mother plant areas. Dedicated vegetative rooms that run continuous or 18-hour light cycles benefit from the open-frame design’s improved airflow. Clones and mother plants are sensitive to heat stress, and keeping reflector shades out of the setup reduces one source of localized heat accumulation.
• Small grow tents and hobby setups. For compact tents where every inch of headroom matters, suspending lightweight T5 strips via wire hangers rather than mounting a bulky enclosed fixture keeps the setup manageable and adjustable.
• Expanding an existing SunBlaster T5 array. If you already have one or two SunBlaster T5HO strips running, this hanger provides the connection hardware needed to link additional strips into a unified overhead array without additional mounting structures.

SunBlaster Universal T5 Light Strip Hanger vs Similar Hanger Systems

When comparing the SunBlaster Universal T5 Light Strip Hanger against generic ratchet hangers or enclosed multi-lamp fluorescent fixtures, a few differences stand out:

vs. enclosed multi-lamp T5 fixtures: An enclosed 4-lamp T5 fixture (such as the T5 Designer 4-Tube Fixture) integrates the ballast, reflector, and lamps in one housing. The tradeoff is a fixed lamp count, a heavier profile, and an opaque reflector that limits canopy visibility. The SunBlaster hanger is not a replacement for an enclosed fixture — it is an accessory that lets you build a modular array of individual T5 strips. If you want a self-contained four-lamp unit with built-in reflector, an enclosed fixture is the better choice. If you want to configure the number of strips you use and keep the setup lightweight and open, the hanger system is the appropriate tool.

vs. ratchet hangers and bungee straps: Standard ratchet-style hangers are designed to support the weight of an enclosed fixture by its hanging points. They do not provide a way to physically connect multiple bare T5 strips into a single overhead array. The SunBlaster hanger uses mounting banks specifically designed to clip SunBlaster T5 strips together in a flat configuration, which a generic ratchet hanger cannot replicate. The two wire hangers included in this kit then suspend that linked strip assembly from any overhead anchor point.

vs. building a custom mounting solution: Some growers attempt to hang individual T5 strips with zip ties or custom brackets. The SunBlaster hanger provides a tested, purpose-fit connection that keeps strips properly spaced and aligned, and the mounting banks are designed to accept up to 7 strips without improvised hardware.

Compatibility

The SunBlaster Universal T5 Light Strip Hanger is designed for use with SunBlaster T5HO light strips. Key compatibility notes:

• T5 fixtures: SunBlaster T5HO strips (sold separately). The mounting banks are engineered for SunBlaster’s proprietary strip form factor. Compatibility with third-party T5 strips is not confirmed in manufacturer documentation.
• Mounting structures: The wire hangers can attach to standard tent crossbars, ceiling hooks, light rails, or any overhead anchor point rated for the combined weight of the hanger kit and attached T5 strips. At 0.50 lb for the hanger hardware itself, the primary weight consideration is the T5 strips — each SunBlaster T5HO strip adds its own weight to the total suspended load.
• SunBlaster Universal T5 Stand: The hanger banks are also compatible with the SunBlaster Universal T5 Stand (sold separately), which provides a freestanding floor-level mounting option without needing any overhead anchor.
• Grow tents and indoor grow rooms: The open-frame design makes it compatible with standard grow tent environments. The lack of a large reflector hood also makes it workable in low-headroom installations where a full enclosed fixture would be too tall.

Note: T5 fixtures are sold separately. This kit includes only the mounting banks and wire hangers.

Usage Guidelines

The SunBlaster Universal T5 Light Strip Hanger functions as a mounting and connection system rather than a light source. Usage guidance focuses on configuration and positioning:

• Number of strips: The hanger supports between 1 and 7 SunBlaster T5HO strips. Start with the number appropriate for your canopy footprint and add strips over time as needed. A single 2-foot or 4-foot T5HO strip combined with a hanger works for a propagation tray; a 6- or 7-strip array provides broader coverage for a vegetative bench.
• Hanging height: SunBlaster T5HO strips are low-heat fixtures relative to HID lights, but positioning still affects intensity. For seedlings and cuttings, a distance of 2 to 4 inches above the canopy is commonly used with T5 fluorescent. Adjust height as plants develop.
• Orientation: The mounting banks allow strips to be positioned above, beside, or into the growing area as the canonical description notes. Overhead positioning is the most common, but lateral positioning can be used for side lighting in taller plants.
• Wire hanger length adjustment: The included wire hangers can be adjusted at their connection points to raise or lower the entire assembly. Verify the anchor point load rating before hanging the full strip configuration.

How to Install the SunBlaster Universal T5 Light Strip Hanger

1. Gather your T5 strips. Have your SunBlaster T5HO light strips on hand. T5 fixtures are sold separately and are not included with the hanger kit.
2. Attach strips to mounting banks. Clip each T5HO strip into the mounting banks. The banks are designed to hold up to 7 strips in a row. Confirm each strip is seated firmly in the bank before proceeding.
3. Connect the wire hangers. Attach the two included wire hangers to the mounting bank assembly at the designated attachment points on either end.
4. Select your anchor point. Choose an overhead anchor — a tent crossbar, ceiling hook, or grow room structure — that is rated for the combined weight of the hanger assembly and all attached T5 strips.
5. Hang the assembly. Hook the wire hangers onto your chosen anchor point. Adjust the wire hanger length to position the strips at your target height above the canopy.
6. Verify levelness and security. Check that the strip array hangs level and that all connections — strip-to-bank and bank-to-hanger — are secure before powering on the T5 fixtures.
7. Alternative: use with Universal T5 Stand. If overhead suspension is not practical, the mounting banks are compatible with the SunBlaster Universal T5 Stand (sold separately). Follow the stand’s assembly instructions to position the strip array at floor or bench level.

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