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    need help on DIY PL light for tank

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    hi all, wanna start a planted tank(newbie). I intend to make a DIY PL light set. From what I had read in the forum, the following stuffs for 2ft is what i need:-

    E-ballast : 2 x 36W-40W
    Light Tube : 2 x 36WPL light Tube
    Reflector : 1 x Aluminium Sheet
    Light Case : I using wood planks to make

    May I know where can i get those stuffs(best price)except the wood planks and what else i still need to get?. Thanks all!

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    Make sure you use 4pin PL with your eballast. So far no one can advice how to connect 2pinPL to eballast.

    I don't know the rest..[]

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    for the E-ballast n Light Tube u can get from sim lim sq
    The price i forgot how much u need to find out ur yourself

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    sorry not sim lim sq is towner

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    Go Nature Aquarium, address in the LFS list. Will have all you need at a reasonable price, you also can get some advice from Chan the owner. Talk to him about your needs.
    Danny Chng

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    If I were you, I rather get the 2*36W PL lights with e-ballast @ Nature Aquarium for $99.






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    thanks bros, i will see what i can get and share with you all..to eggs bro, that set is nice but i really had tight budget..

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    if u want osram light tube which is more reliable than elbiru tube, i can get it for $13. if interested, inform me a few days earlier so i can place order. but self-collection at yew tee mrt. Nature aquarium selling at $15.

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    hey badman any lobangs for e-ballast too?

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    The $99 light comes with Ebiru e-ballast and PL lights. To change to Osram lights, pay $5 per tube.

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    eballast will be a german brand one will cost around $20+ if u dun mind china brand one, will try to get the price and i will post here. but u must reply fast as got to place order by monday noon

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    To DIY the parts will cost:

    2 X 36W electronic ballast = $25
    2 pcs 36W PL tube = $30
    4 pcs C clips = $2
    2 pcs socket = $10
    cables = $3
    aluminium sheet = $4

    total = $74
    (this does not include the plank + paint + nails)
    Cheers!!

    Sherwin Choo
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    no prob badman, so u must post here fast too, wire cable also can order?

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    badman: If you don't mind, could you please make your arrangements via PM, email or tele-coms.

    Much apprecite it.
    Cheers!!

    Sherwin Choo
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    wire cables i can only confirm with u next week. the person in charge not around. depends on how long u need also.

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