My Tek 16 - 72" T5 MOD / Build

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Here is what I did

I built a frame using material from a previous light.

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I cut the non power Tek 8 - 48 lights down to accept 36" bulbs (they were already retired to use Icecap ballasts).

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I riveted the lights together then riveted them to the frame.

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I installed the bulbs and slid them into my canopy. The lights are powered by 4 icecap ballasts screwed to the back of the canopy.

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The finished product.

Am / PmLights

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Daytime lights

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