So a while back I decided to build an led fixture, and boy did I love it :rockon:. Well after checking out some tanks with t-5's and leds I knew I needed more! :cheer2:
So off I went to find some t-5's I could use to build my led/t-5 fixture. Thanks to pickupman666 I acquired an icecap 660 ballast, end caps and 4 t-12 bulbs in a trade for some frags. Which I may convert to t-5's later on or I may not. :bounce:
Next I needed some aluminum tubing, so I talked with a co-worker whose husband owns a metal fabrication shop. Score, 2 free 48" 1x1 pieces!
Oh did I mention I am le broke and the the better half would have a fit if I spent more money changing my lights...............AGAIN?!?!?!? :help::nono:
Here's the tubing before drilling and tapping.
Laying out the leds.
Drilling/tapping the holes.
All done.
And here is a teaser of the t-12's up with the old layout of leds. Tossed em up quickly to see if I would even like the combo over my tank. Even the :ballchain: agreed it looked better :bigsmile::bigsmile::bigsmile::bigsmile:
Well I have to go run and get some plywood and other goodies so check back later today for the finished product. :confident:arty:
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So off I went to find some t-5's I could use to build my led/t-5 fixture. Thanks to pickupman666 I acquired an icecap 660 ballast, end caps and 4 t-12 bulbs in a trade for some frags. Which I may convert to t-5's later on or I may not. :bounce:
Next I needed some aluminum tubing, so I talked with a co-worker whose husband owns a metal fabrication shop. Score, 2 free 48" 1x1 pieces!
Oh did I mention I am le broke and the the better half would have a fit if I spent more money changing my lights...............AGAIN?!?!?!? :help::nono:
Here's the tubing before drilling and tapping.
Laying out the leds.
Drilling/tapping the holes.
All done.
And here is a teaser of the t-12's up with the old layout of leds. Tossed em up quickly to see if I would even like the combo over my tank. Even the :ballchain: agreed it looked better :bigsmile::bigsmile::bigsmile::bigsmile:
Well I have to go run and get some plywood and other goodies so check back later today for the finished product. :confident:arty:
eace: