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03-02-2006, 07:05 PM
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DIY PC lighting steps?
How would I go about modifying my Light fixture to house PC lights. I see alot of modded fixtures but no instructions on how.
So what all do I have to do and how? What type of ballasts and wiring steps do I need to take and how do I set up a reflector? What materials should I use? It is only to house 1 or 2 , 21 inch 65 watts buld. So I am not to concerned about heat. Also what alternatives could I do instead? Step by step instructions would be great. Thanx
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03-02-2006, 08:15 PM
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1. What size is your tank.
2. What is your existing hood like Why have you chosen PCs, what are you planning to keep in your tank?
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03-02-2006, 08:17 PM
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DIY PC light
I came across this site and was curious. I need more light on my nano but not sure if it's worth the risk of burning down the house to save a few $$:
http://chrys.addr.com/aquarium/diy.htm
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03-02-2006, 08:26 PM
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In that link:
That is for a planted tank, the bulbs are all wrong. You can get 20w 50/50 PC bulbs that would work though, from coralife. Not very powerfull, but it depends on what you are trying to keep alive. The hinged hood is nice though. I would go with a proper retrofit kit that has a reflector, proper ballast, and sockets. If that fits into your existing hood, you are done. Otherwise you are looking at buying or making a hood to hold the lighting.
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03-02-2006, 08:28 PM
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That is a bit of a scary way to set up lights.
My fixture is just a standard light that came with the tank, but I want to gut out the existing flourecent tube so I can keep the tank looking clean. No oversized fixture hanging off the top. Its a 33 gallon. I am open to different lights but I have some spare bulbs that I can use for the set up, thats why I was looking to use my PCs.
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03-02-2006, 08:31 PM
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Is this to keep corals alive, or just for a brighter looking tank?
Gutting the typical strip light does not usually give enough room to upgrade, but it depends. Post some pictures of your existing hood so we can give some better advise.
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03-02-2006, 11:31 PM
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03-03-2006, 12:11 PM
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Quote:
Steve
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*everything said above is just my opinion, and may or may not reflect the views of this BBS, its Operators, and its Members. If cornered on any “opinion” I post I will totally deny having ever said this in a Court of Law…Unless I am the right one*Some strive to be perfect.... I just strive.
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