Diy Light Strip

pseud · Jan 10, 2006

Ok, just so there is zero misconceptions about my abilities: I suck at DIY

There, with that said, here's the pics... oh, yeah, building a light strip for a 2 x 13w CF light unit ordered from www.ahsupply.com

Dorkhedeos · Jan 10, 2006

not bad, if i were you, i would trim the side a little so it would fit into the rim of the tank

pseud · Jan 10, 2006

Would if I could... tank is 16" and reflector is 17".. major bummer...

simonbrown403 · Jan 11, 2006

Looks good for some onethat sucks at diy, whay dont you paint it black and finish the look off

What size is the tube and how much did the kit cost you.

littleimp · Jan 11, 2006

If you stick some sides on it will contain the overspill light shining on the wall at the edges.

You can get away with adding to top buy adding a rim that sits around the edges & then a spacer rim added to that to fir the dimensions of the hood you have made. If you go this route it's also advisable to drill so large holes in the rear to aid ventilation.

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Or if you have the tools you could use on piece for the supporting frame & rout a rebate where the tank edges sit.

pseud · Jan 11, 2006

The kit cost $30 from ahsupply.com and the bulbs were 7 bucks each.

littleimp: I like that idea! Maybe I'll work on it some more. Thing is, that you can't see, cuz I didn't take close up shots, hehe... the plywood split when I hammered nails in. So I think in a short time I'll build another one and improve on it...