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    My DIY 2 ft T5 HO light set!!

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    Hi all,

    I have just managed to DIY a 2ft T5 HO light for my tank.

    Here's some pics... hope you enjoy it.


    Some accessories to begin...


    Cut to the right height.


    Measure before drilling...


    Drill and trim the the actual fitting for Endcaps.


    Complete the wiring to the eballast and Endcaps.


    Preparing the reflectors...


    Finished assembly.


    Shot 1 on tank


    Shot 2 on tank



    Finished DIY lights.
    Brighter then the previous DIY 36Watt PL light.
    Last edited by benny; 9th Nov 2007 at 17:26. Reason: Split thread

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    redmondmok,
    Welcome to AQ. I see you are another DIY guy.
    Interesting project, what is the cost savings?
    If one were to do the same project where can they buy all the hardware?
    Richard
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    Quote Originally Posted by trident View Post
    redmondmok,
    Welcome to AQ. I see you are another DIY guy.
    Interesting project, what is the cost savings?
    If one were to do the same project where can they buy all the hardware?
    Richard
    Hi Richard,

    In terms of cost saving, I guess not much.
    But all the accessories are to the spec that I wanted.

    For the OSRAM light, I get from disti.
    The other stuffs are from de******* (don't know can Adv or not.. can PM you if you interested.. )
    Total cost is below 3 figures.

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    Hi redmond,

    Welcome to AQ!!

    And you can post the supplier's contact if you wish. However, your suppliers may not be too keen to have their prices reflected here. Please take note.

    Cheers,
    I have dwarf cichlids in my tanks! Do you?

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    Quote Originally Posted by benny View Post
    Hi redmond,

    Welcome to AQ!!

    And you can post the supplier's contact if you wish. However, your suppliers may not be too keen to have their prices reflected here. Please take note.

    Cheers,
    Hi Benny,

    Thanks for the info.

    Ok, Supplier is Penta Light and DE-Lightings. ...
    Please call them for quotation.

    Penta Light: http://www.penta.com.sg/contactus.php
    DE-Lightings: http://delightings.com/

    (PS: Richard take note)

    Cheers!

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    Hi redmondmok, thanks for sharing with us your DIY light setup. Looks real cool, like a starship from Star Wars.

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    Quote Originally Posted by limchongyu View Post
    Hi redmondmok, thanks for sharing with us your DIY light setup. Looks real cool, like a starship from Star Wars.
    Heh heh... thanks chongyu

    Actually got inspiration from "Battlestar Galactica"...

    All thanks to my friend, AnA, who did the 4ft T5 HO light.

    His looks like the "Eagle" from "Space 1999" with the 4ft lenght..

    Cheers!

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    Hello my friend, thanks for the introduction, guess it is good to share my "Space 1999".

    Here it goes...

    Parts to build the "ship"...










    Enjoys...

    Quote Originally Posted by redmondmok View Post
    Heh heh... thanks chongyu

    Actually got inspiration from "Battlestar Galactica"...

    All thanks to my friend, AnA, who did the 4ft T5 HO light.

    His looks like the "Eagle" from "Space 1999" with the 4ft lenght..

    Cheers!
    Last edited by AnA; 18th Oct 2008 at 17:54.

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    The mothership is here...

    Cheers!

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    guys,

    Very neat looking.......cool
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    Hi,

    Like your DIY. I did DIY also but didn't look so neat. My lights are hidden out of sight. For my next DIY project if I embark on it - Where do you get the casing and how much it cost? I tried to purchase it from the lighting shops but they are quite expensive - about $12 for a 3 ft casing. I abandon after a while and just use pieces of wood to hold my lighting.

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    hi there,

    gong xi fa cai!

    I got it at below $6 (not actual, because cannot review actual price).
    It's around kaki bukit industry area.
    I do not have the address, but i recall it's a place selling air-con tubing/housing.
    Comes in 8feet but they will cut it to size for you. (better add some buffer length and you can trim to the actual size you need)

    Direction:
    At cross junction with Kopitiam on your right, you turn left at the first slip road and go straight. Turn right at the first white building. And after u make a right turn, it wil be on you left side.

    Really sorry I cannot remember the actual location.
    Last edited by bossteck; 18th Feb 2008 at 22:42. Reason: remove immediate quote
    Cheers,

    Redmond

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    Hi there,

    Thanks. Never thought of cutting it shorter. Maybe that will do the trick. Strange but a 4ft of 5ft is cheaper than a 3ft because of demand.

    happy diy

    jd

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    Cool Re: My DIY 2 ft T5 HO light set!!

    heyy!
    what a cool design! where do you get your materials from? never seen those at all! thinking of DIYing a lamp set for my 2ft. can post how you did your awesome light set?
    THANKS!

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