DIY effective CFL Lamp

soulflyx2k

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Well guys, I just got my camera today and I thought I would share this Lamp I made!

What you need. (All available at Wal)

1x 3-Light-Fixture $6-7
1x Chain $2-5
3x Y-Adapter $1.75 each
1x Pack of 2 Quick-Link Chains $2
1x Pack of Bolts to hang lights with $2
5x Bags of chips of your choice =D or Mylar $2-3 each
1x Case Fan (optional) $5-10
1x extension cable(So light is plugin) $5
6x 23w, 27w, or 42w CFL $15.16(for 27w 6-pack)
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Total $50 - 75$ ish

That total is includes everything
You might have a Lot of stuff thats listed here already...

Heres some pics!


 

LemonHerb

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I like it, i'd put a pc fan right there on top blowing up and out just because there is already a vent there to do it with.
 

soulflyx2k

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A 120 fan cant fit on top. I just place it on a box and it hits the lights and the plants... keeps the bulbs super cool, where i can hold on to them
 

LemonHerb

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90mm or 60mm? That's just because I saw that the strip has the vent hole already, I like that thing. Really though, you should have gone with two of those instead of the Y splitters. Aren't those Y splitters like $2 each or more? If that bar was 6-7 I would have just gotten two so I could spread my bulbs out a bit more.
 

soulflyx2k

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True, If i did rubbermaid 32gallon, or had more room, i would put 2 of those on each side... but this is for a small area
 
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