2*55W PC light and hood

[saltyfishboy]

New Lighting for 29 gallon tank. I have once again upgraded my lighting. I bought a 2*55 Watt Bright Kit from AHSupply.com. I made my own housing for it and it turned out great. email me if you have questions, saltyfishboy@hotmail.com


Here is what I did. I used poplar wood to make the housing. I built it to fit on top of the tank and not hang over. Below are pictures of the housing after construction.
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Next I applied a water sealer/stain to avoid warping issues in the future.

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Then I installed the lights. I thought all the wiring would be tricky but it was diagrammed very well...making it very easy.

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The finished
Product!!

[SpillZeBeanz]

looks excellent well done :wink:

[Jollymon]

Looks good. Only thing I would change since you have your ballast under the hood. Replace the wire nuts with butt connectors and heat shrink wrap. You wouldn't want to get a short circuit. :shock:

[yroads]

Your hood is similar to mine with the exception that mine hangs over the edge (hate that plastic wood look). I also made mine hinge up in the front for feeding/cleaning and back for replacing the bulbs.

[BigE]

Very nice looking hoods :!: :!:
You might want to think about installing a fan or two in the hood, it can get pretty hot in there especially with the ballasts.

[saltyfishboy]

The lights dont get too hot ...there is plenty of fresh air going under the hood through the back. Next time I am going to make it go over the edge of the tank...no matter how much sealent you put on the wood...it still expands and contrasts.

[Irisservice]

I see you have a workhorse ballast which model do you have?
How do you like it?

[Ristaze]

Could you possible repost your photos or email them to me? I want to make one myself and it alot easier to see a picture or two first.

Thank,
Michael
:D