i am wanting to build an under the tank low cost high efficientce grow light
first i want to point out good deals bads deals
on cords and fixtures
alot of people go out and buy the clip lights with the metal reflectors
but i say why?? cause with the cfl lights they have aq built in reflector
so if you are building your own light and fixture
watch out or they will get you on a cord
dont buy this
buy this same gauge and amp rating
it cost a buck fifty less and you get an extra 17 feet of cord
buy a replacement end and you have a short extention cord or another project cord
ok parts needed... electrical box, cord, 2 light fixtures, wire nuts, box cover,
2 6500k bulbs
to start prepare the box
trim cord to desired length
but into box
install light fixtures
wite all together
install bulbs
and power up
mount under tank on a board and your set also get a timer and run on a reverse light cycle
bulbs were 8.98 each
lamp holders 2.17 each
cord was 5.97
box and cover 2.77
i got extra plugs to have at2.17 each
and a bag of wirenuts for 2.69
time took about 15 min to build max
i just like to build stuff