DIY PL Lighting

[CT]

Does anyone know how it cost to DIY 4 x 36W e-ballast PL light for 3ft tank?

[limsteel]

PL light x 4 = $40 - $50 (AEC / Osram)
Eballast x 4 = $40
C Clip x 8 = $8
reflector x 1 = $13
other cosmetic stuff = ???

Buy a new one at Nature aquarium, with warrenty, professional look and nice to look at. No need make a mess at home or Trip the circuit breaker. No need to fool around with tools. saving 40%.

other wise can contact Badman, orgast to help you. should be able to save some $$$.

[denniswko]

Bro,what is C Clip for!

[geoffrey]

I think limsteel is referring to tube clips.

[PohSan]

Just my personal experience: Want to DIY PL light so bought ATMAN casing, light, connector and other accessory. Then borrow tool (drill, rivet gun) from friend. After open the casing, found ballest very difficult to remove and cut my hand. Finally give up and ask Chan from NA to help to modify. At the end, spend more money.

[CT]

oic! I think may ask others to DIY for me or just buy it from NA.

[YES]

hi CT..
just got my E.ballast, Pl tube, wiring, 4ft casing etc from nature.. i DIY all the stuff.. not that difficult. save myself another $40plus on DIY. cheers

[ryan]

you guys know where to get 3ft reflectors?

[renrub]

asked the shops selling lights, but only available are 2 and 4 feet ones, both $9.

[ryan]

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On 11/9/2003 1:02:36 AM

asked the shops selling lights, but only available are 2 and 4 feet ones, both $9.
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yup got the same response the last time i checked...
sigh...

[illumbomb]

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On 11/9/2003 1:02:36 AM

asked the shops selling lights, but only available are 2 and 4 feet ones, both $9.
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I bought mine from a shop that helped me cut from a 4ft reflector to a 2 ft refelctor using just a pen knife. Should be quite easy to cut a 3 ft one if you are going to DIY.