hookitbig
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So the MH lights with remote ballasts would run me probably 500-600 bucks.
I found what I would call a shop light that has the ballast and light enclosed in the same case for $98 each. Add the proper HQI 20k lights and I would be saving about $250. I am thinking of building a hood and mounting the lights on the outside of the canopy. So I would be cutting holes in the top in which the lights would sit. This way I have removed the heat issue of having the ballast and bulb enclosed in the tank though I still plan to have a cooling fan.
Does this sound like it would work, minus the asthetically appealing exposed light fixture? Any other ideas would be appreciated.
John
I found what I would call a shop light that has the ballast and light enclosed in the same case for $98 each. Add the proper HQI 20k lights and I would be saving about $250. I am thinking of building a hood and mounting the lights on the outside of the canopy. So I would be cutting holes in the top in which the lights would sit. This way I have removed the heat issue of having the ballast and bulb enclosed in the tank though I still plan to have a cooling fan.
Does this sound like it would work, minus the asthetically appealing exposed light fixture? Any other ideas would be appreciated.
John
