yeah i alredy have the lights was planning to suspend it over theop of the tank in a canoy so it cant be seen. an set it up on switches in the bottom of the stand or on the back of the canopy.
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yeah if the light makes them use power tools maybe i should get a couple of them an things might get done around here faster
csa dad;3755152; said:yeah i alredy have the lights was planning to suspend it over theop of the tank in a canoy so it cant be seen. an set it up on switches in the bottom of the stand or on the back of the canopy.
That is all I did. The one I bought was designed to be hard wired, so I cut the top off an extension cord and wired it to that. Its now plugged into a timer... I am too lazy for switches.
I'll throw this out there as a observation after moving to LED's. I had a TON more algae growth while using shop lights vs using LED's. The spectrum of the LED's is higher, however I don't believe it to be the cause. The reflector on the shop light had a much broader projection of light which let a lot of it to hit the front and side glass. I feel this attributed to my excessive algae growth on the glass. Since moving to LED's I haven't had to scrub algae off the glass yet. I believe that the narrower optics help keep the light off the glass and in the water column down to the sand bed where it belongs.
Just something to keep in mind
Other than that they are great fixture to use for very little money!!!
Scott
Just something to keep in mind
Other than that they are great fixture to use for very little money!!!
Scott
fishaddict401;3753600; said:I picked up a t12 fixture that is capable of 110 watts. Sure i spent 10$ on the fixture but going to have to spend another 30$ on the light. Might as well buy a tank appropriate, more aesthetically pleasing fixture for 5$ more. And bulbs are much cheaper for t5s than t12s
Or you could get a T8 fixture for $10, pay $1.50 a bulb and be much more energy efficient than T12. I agree though there is not much point in getting a T12 shop light, but T8s are a different story.
the t8 would be plenty of light correct. an if some folks would be kind enough to show me how the mounted their lights i will be in great shape
