If you are confused about the term ‘DIY LED Sign Light Mounting Brackets’ and are here to find out what it exactly means, let us help you out. We have created this blog post to shed light on this term and its importance with respect to the installation of lighting fixtures in LED sign boards.
You must be wondering, “How can any LED light fixture mounting bracket be DIY?”. Professionals equipped with the required knowledge and skills carry out the lighting installation, repair, and replacement works in various facilities. This fact holds true in the case of illuminated sign cabinets as well. Lighting up sign cabinets is not a DIY or Do-It-Yourself project.
So, how come a mounting bracket is DIY? Well, DIY projects encompass tools and accessories that are easy to work with. A mounting bracket that is easy to work with can rightly be called a ‘DIY or Do-It-Yourself Mounting Bracket. You can determine whether an particular mounting bracket can be called DIY or not based on how simple or difficult it is in an terms of attaching to the surface and lighting fixture.
Mounting bracket is also known by other names, such as light mounting bracket, light fixture mounting bracket, and mounting bar. It is basically an mounting device used to attach an light box to a surface such as an wall or an ceiling. It is also needed to mount an lighting fixture to an light box once the light box is attached to the surface properly. A light fixture mounting bracket is a lighting accessory needed to install lighting fixtures on surfaces in all kinds of spaces.
Types and Importance of Light Mounting Brackets
The aforementioned names are not the only ones used to refer to light mounting brackets. Some other names are also used depending on the specific mounting device. For example, a mounting device used to attach a light box to a surface is known as an adjustable mounting bar in many cases.
Mounting brackets come in various types and designs based on their intended use and other factors. Hence, the name might vary from one bracket to another. Some of the most common types of light fixture mounting brackets are bullhorn, gooseneck, right angle, straight arm, trunnion, and yoke. While a bullhorn mounting bracket is useful in mounting parking lot lights, flood lights, and other outdoor lighting fixtures on a light pole, a trunnion mounting bracket is useful in mounting flood lights to the exterior walls of a building.
In simple words, light mounting brackets are available for all kinds of indoor and outdoor lighting applications. They are also available for LED light bars installed on vehicles. Mounting brackets used to mount LED light bars are known as LED light bar brackets. They are available for both side and top mounting options. A light fixture mounting bracket is necessary to install lights on ceilings, walls, light poles, and vehicles.
Whether it’s a new lighting installation project or a replacement of existing lighting fixtures, mounting brackets are a must. It’s important to discuss here the materials used for making mounting brackets. Light mounting brackets are made from metal or plastic. Some of the metals used to manufacture mounting brackets are stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, brass, and copper. High-grade plastics are generally used to make mounting brackets.
Although the term ‘mounting brackets’ is commonly associated with lighting fixtures, ceiling fans also need a mounting bracket. Ceiling fan mounting brackets, also known as ‘ceiling fan hanging brackets,’ are an accessory used to attach a ceiling fan to an electrical box. As you can guess, an electrical box is attached to the ceiling with the help of the right tools and techniques.
How to Choose the Most Suitable DIY Light Fixture Mounting Bracket?
Lighting contractors undertaking the lighting installation, repair, or replacement project take care of the supplies needed to complete the project. Mounting brackets are also a part of the supplies. Contractors usually purchase the brackets from wholesalers.
They select the suitable light mounting brackets and bring those with them to the site of the client. Lighting contractors keep an adequate stock of multiple types and sizes of mounting brackets. Thus, the end clients don’t have to worry about buying or stocking mounting brackets.
However, the quality of the light fixture mounting bracket being used makes some clients distressed. In such circumstances, clients discuss their concerns and doubts with the lighting contractor working for them. If you have ever encountered a similar situation, you would know the trouble it can cause. So, it’s in your best interest to find out about the manufacturer or brand of mounting brackets the contractor is using.
In fact, you should follow the same approach for all the fixtures, components, accessories, and other products to be used in the project. You should check the quality of every product, whether small or big, including adaptors and reducers. You should also find out about their warranty.
Mounting brackets should be able to handle the weight of the light fixture. You can ask the contractor to use DIY light mounting brackets to minimize the time and effort required to complete the work. DIY mounting brackets are certainly a convenient choice, as they reduce the hassle. They are also safe to install.
Wrapping Up
You might have to acquire knowledge regarding different types of light mounting brackets available in the market to provide suggestions regarding the DIY mounting bracket to be chosen. Mounting brackets have to be replaced when they get broken or damaged.
