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 Topic: Convert Shop light to tank light?
Posted: December 10 2007 at 1:04pm |
a while back I bought 8 standard t8 shop lights that I bought for my garage/basement. ( these http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=86125-13537-PWTA240AE&lpage=none ) I have since changed plans and only will need 4 of them. So I was wondering if anyone has converted this type of lighting to thier tank.
If this isn't a good idea, I guess I will just sell them.
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Posted: December 10 2007 at 1:16pm |
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I use a 48" shoplight in my 100 gallon canopy. It works fine. I put some silicone around some of the wiring and stuff to make it more resistant to humidity and corrosion, but it works fine for 40 W NO bulbs. Sometimes they don't last long, but $8 later I'm back in business. Works for me.
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Posted: December 10 2007 at 1:17pm |
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they would work for a fish only.
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Posted: December 10 2007 at 1:23pm |
I have actinic bulbs in mine and it's over a coral tank- LPS, soft and some montipora that's doing well.
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Posted: December 10 2007 at 1:39pm |
 stephan wrote:
I have actinic bulbs in mine and it's over a coral tank- LPS, soft and some montipora that's doing well. |
what other bulbs do you have? im sure something brighter.
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Posted: December 10 2007 at 1:59pm |
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well, if I do it, I will strip one down to just "parts" and put them in my hood. I just dont know if it is worth it or not.
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Posted: December 10 2007 at 2:01pm |
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i would say not. the parts for something like that are cheap.
Edited by hairmonkey - December 10 2007 at 3:41pm
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Posted: December 10 2007 at 2:08pm |
Yes, I have 2 55 W PC's (10k) also.
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Posted: December 10 2007 at 2:21pm |
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well, I guess I will just sell these puppies then
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Posted: December 10 2007 at 3:37pm |
I would use them. But, I'm cheap.
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Posted: December 10 2007 at 3:52pm |
Shane H wrote:
I would use them. But, I'm cheap. |
do you have a return pump or a skimmer that I can use on Rachel's 65g? lol
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Posted: December 10 2007 at 4:43pm |
Probably. But all my fish stuff is in storage until I get the basement finished.
The one thing I don't need is more lights!  But, if I were you, I'd use them.
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Posted: December 12 2007 at 4:35pm |
You can also get the clear safety tubes to instal the lights through. These tubes are made for harsh environments, they work well for wash bays and paint areas. Helps keep the bulbs hemetically sealed, less chance of corrosion. Just some added precautions to DIY lighting.
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