My DIY 4Ft T5

[orgasbt]

Just done up my DIY T5.

Using shoesrack from ikea and did some mod. on the length and width.

It's much lighter and it gives better ventaliation.

Overall size of the fixture: 90cm(W) x 125cm(L) x 5cm(H)

Materials:

1no x Ikea shoe rack.

4nos x Aquaz 4ft Parabolic reflectors

2nos x Aquaz 4ft 20000k

2nos x Aquaz 4ft actinic blue

4sets x non water proof endcaps.

2nos x 3inches fans

2nos x dual elbiru e-ballast

Pls comment.

[orgasbt]

2nd pic

[orgasbt]

Fans mounted on the rack.

[orgasbt]

last pic

[Fuzz]

Quite a gd idea... nice!

[dleecool]

Hi Bro,

U design looks good.

But have u consider that the shoe rack material might not be able to sustain long term expose to salt contents due to evaporation? Just wondering!!

[Bob]

Wow! Very nice.

Did not know a shoe rack can turn into light fitting

[jc85]

Is that waterrpoof end cap?

[orgasbt]

dleecool Posted on Nov 9 2004, 09:17 AM

But have u consider that the shoe rack material might not be able to sustain long term expose to salt contents due to evaporation? Just wondering!! 

The shoe rack is made of wood so dont think there's any issue there.

jc85 Posted on Nov 9 2004, 11:07 AM

  Is that waterrpoof end cap? 

They are just the normal non-water proof endcaps.

[chinmo]

The shoe rack is made of wood so dont think there's any issue there.

They are just the normal non-water proof endcaps.

Whoa Seh! cool man!

[aquabeAnz]

the shoe rack material of chipboard wood might deterioate in time to come...

$0.02

[jc85]

They are just the normal non-water proof endcaps.

Ic. Just make sure u have some clear plastic sheet to prevent the water from getting to it.

[orgasbt]

jc85 Posted on Nov 9 2004, 01:44 PM

  QUOTE (orgasbt @ Nov 9 2004, 11:12 AM)

They are just the normal non-water proof endcaps. 

Ic. Just make sure u have some clear plastic sheet to prevent the water from getting to it.  

In that case, will change to the BJB waterproof endcaps tonight. Then will post pics.

[acura007]

the shoe rack material of chipboard wood might deterioate in time to come...

$0.02

Just paint over it.. then it will last longer

[HW33]

In that case, will change to the BJB waterproof endcaps tonight. Then will post pics.

is the waterproof endcaps more expensive then the non type?

nice anyway.

[orgasbt]

is the waterproof endcaps more expensive then the non type?

nice anyway.

Waterproof endcaps are more expensive than the non waterproof type.

some more pics of my DIY.

T5 BJB Waterproof endcaps.

[orgasbt]

Hang on top of my tank

[huiwen]

Great idea bro looks good too

btw, mind telling me where to get those wp end caps ? and price per/pc please.

Thanks,

[orgasbt]

Great idea bro looks good too

btw, mind telling me where to get those wp end caps ? and price per/pc please.

Thanks,

PM you.

[Ancelot]

Can also tell me please? thanks...

[tht79]

Hi bro' where can i get those waterproof endcap/price?

[Clownfish]

great work!

can show me how u fix the reflectors to the rack? using screws?

[orgasbt]

Clownfish Posted on Nov 12 2004, 11:42 PM

  great work!

can show me how u fix the reflectors to the rack? using screws? 

You are rite, I just use any "cross-head" screws that i can find and screwed them directly into the rack.

[cowgum]

Hey! Can PM me where you get those w/p endcaps too!

=D

[kkx7]

Hi,

May i know the cost of belows;

4nos x Aquaz 4ft Parabolic reflectors

2nos x Aquaz 4ft 20000k

2nos x Aquaz 4ft actinic blue

2nos x dual elbiru e-ballast