BenQ PB7100 Mounting Options

[AaronChiles]

I have a BenQ PB7100 projector and I need some suggestions on mounting it. Originally, I had it just sitting on a shelf I bought at Lowe's and had put up, then I made a hush box for it and connected dryer vent ducting (not sure of the technical name) to either of the intake and exhaust fans. This was a passive box and made it a little bit more quiet, but being passive made it really hot and caused it to shut down. Since I only have 200 hours on this (A lot for only having it for less than 5 months) projector I want to be careful and not damage it. I looked at some mounts on eBay, but I have a ceiling fan that it needs to clear. I had it inverted in the box and pointed up at 5 degrees and fixed the keystone. This allowed me to clear the fan and still be rather high up. Do you guys have any suggestions on a cheap box I could build or a mount that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? The noise doesn't bother me if it's high up, but if it's not inverted the degree which it projects on to the screen makes the projector be around 4 feet of the ground and right near everyone's ears. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Aaron

 

[BMXTRIX]

I would go with a Chief. An arm and a leg isn't 150 bucks to hang a projector the way you want to. Most of all, it used standard high-pressure piping which you can get at Lowes or Home Depot and have custom cut to the exact length you need. So, instead of worrying about an inch or to, you can get it dead on, get it adjusted perfectly, and after putting the projector up, you can hang by your arms from it and it will be incredibly solid (not recommeded).

Really, they are a superior product and worth the bit of extra cash for the stability, adjustability, and reliability that they offer. RPA series - just get it.