My 125G DIY 378W T5HO fixture

[Midknightskie]

I decided that I would finally start this project as I really needed to get a light under the canopy.
I bought everything at the local Depot.If you have any questions just ask.

2 Electronic start ballast ~$20 (able to power 2 bulbs)
2 Electronic start ballast ~$40 (able to power 4 bulbs)
And the colored wire I had on hand 14-18 AWG works I perfer the 14.
Stainless flashing that i polished to a mirror finish ~$20 (I put bends in it with a 4' 2x4 to match other refelectors i have seen)
The wires will be covered with corragated wire loom.

 

[Midknightskie]

Ok I finished it up today and installed it. Enjoy the pics; let me know what you think.


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[jimmie d wad]

you can get t5 ballast at the local hard ware store? i might have to go look

 

[Midknightskie]

I got mine at Home Depot, i didnt get to check the local Ace. Im sure even a good growers store would sell the ballast and the bulbs in the correct spectrum.