T5

[Arronpsw]

Anyone know how to diy thier own t5 light set? Care to share?

[ahchris]

Following this thread. I'm interested to learn too.

[Edmund Koh]

I used to have 1 diy T5 lightset bought from a reefer here 9 years ago.

The diy should start with the frame which forms the backbone of the structure. One popular choice would be the big plastic trunking that has a square cross section of 2"x2"x2".

Aquamarin do sell those waterproof T5 connectors that u can use to fix on your T5 bulbs. Get 4 of those. 2 on each side of the trunking spaced apart so there is just nice space for a tight fit of your bulb. U can cut a rectangular hole in the side of the trunking to attach this connector.

The last thing u need would be to get a suitable ballast. Most hardware shops should have (~$60). Place this ballast inside the trunking box and connect up all the wires.

There u have a 2xT5 lightset

[Clement Chen]

Can get the ballast, end caps and reflector all from aquamarin. just need to get the base to mount on.

[Edmund Koh]

Can get the ballast, end caps and reflector all from aquamarin. just need to get the base to mount on.

Haha I forgot to mention the reflectors =X thanks

[Spencer Lim]

Dr evil got the end cap also. plus the reflector. plus the ballast. Aquamarin seems to always run low on end cap.

just my 2cent