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  1. 02-17-2010, 09:55 PM #1
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    i am wanting to build an under the tank low cost high efficientce grow light
    first i want to point out good deals bads deals
    on cords and fixtures
    alot of people go out and buy the clip lights with the metal reflectors
    but i say why?? cause with the cfl lights they have aq built in reflector
    so if you are building your own light and fixture
    watch out or they will get you on a cord
    dont buy this

    buy this same gauge and amp rating

    it cost a buck fifty less and you get an extra 17 feet of cord
    buy a replacement end and you have a short extention cord or another project cord
    ok parts needed... electrical box, cord, 2 light fixtures, wire nuts, box cover,
    2 6500k bulbs

    to start prepare the box

    trim cord to desired length

    but into box

    install light fixtures

    wite all together
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    install bulbs

    and power up

    mount under tank on a board and you set
    bulbs were 8.98 each
    lamp holders 2.17 each
    cord was 5.97
    box and cover 2.77
    i got extra plugs to have at2.17 each
    and a bag of wirenuts for 2.69
    time took about 15 min to build max
    i just like to build stuff
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    Nice! Now get that on a timer reverse from your Display lighting.
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    looks good
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    great idea. wish i did mine that way.
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    right on andy forgot to mention the timer
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    Intermatic?? or Mayhemmatic?
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    what to build next
    maybe i should work on my closet some more mortor the tile in ??
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    Quote Originally Posted by mayhem_audio View Post
    what to build next
    maybe i should work on my closet some more mortor the tile in ??
    Yes you should, I want to see the finished project!

    Nice lights too! I need to do something with mine.
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    looks good, I am working on something simalar I think I am going to use a led grow bulb I am going to have 20 long refugium, with only the middle 16 inches needing light.
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