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Building a lighthood.. this is for a 2.5 planted nano :) comments appreciated! here's the breakdown of the build.. Hardscape http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0build/001.jpg The entire hood is made from plexiglass and painted building the sides http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0build/002.jpg fitting the sockets http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0build/003.jpg testing the bulbs http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0build/004.jpg it fits! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0build/005.jpg wiring it up parallel (first in home electrical project, how'd i do? ) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0build/006.jpg omg no one died from electrocution! phew.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0build/007.jpg genius at work... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0build/008.jpg seal up that electrical box good! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0build/009.jpg fitting the top. starting to look like a hood! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0build/010.jpg sand it down. sorry dont have a picture... http://digital-desert.com/sand-dunes/240-2347x.jpg prime it for good stickage! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0build/011.jpg a few coats of flat black and we're cherry http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0build/012.jpg add a reflector for extra reflectiveness. i used a piece of dryer duct. 2.79 at ACE hardware http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...0build/013.jpg and we're done! how'd ya like that? go ahead, critique me :) |
:shock2: Nice work.:shock2: Good luck with the planted nano.:welldone: |
Yeah, good job. That pic of you looks like you've been sniffing allot of glue. LOL |
That is a great set-up. Love the step by step photo process :D Great job! |
do u have a slpash peace of plastic so water dosnt go in the lights? |
Nicely done. I've relocated the thread to DIY. |
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WOW get a pic with light on, it looks great. (maby i should do this...) |
Excellent thread weaslenose! I must say, you do look a bit like a mad scientist in that photo :lol: Just one question, the bulbs you are using look like household energy efficient bulbs. If so, would they provide the correct light spectrum for the plants? |
Ya i was gonna ask the same thing because i wanna build one to. |
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