DIY- double bulb Halide / HPS air-cooled hood for around $60

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I love the cool-tube / air cooled hood systems but I wanted a custom DUAL bulb fixture that a bulb or bulbs could be quickly changed out from a HPS to a MH or 400watt to a 600 or 1000 watt. Kinda like a plug n play grow light hood.

http://i209.invalid.com/albums/bb300/Psyc-O-Mike/big%20muscle%20buds/4-24002.jpg


The only difference from the one shown and my new design is that the bulbs are mounted socket to socket instead of bulb to bulb. I like this configuration for better overall light distribution and easy bulb replacement.

Materials list.

  • 1) 10"x36" galvinized ducting w/hook-seam connector.
  • 1) 36"x16" glass sheet 3/16" thick.
  • 2) 4" to 8" galv duct sleaves with workable tabs.
  • 1) roll of heavy duty (metal) ducting sealant tape
  • 1) roll of 1/8" adhesive backed neoprene weather stripping.
  • 1) can of high temp (flat) white BBQ paint.
  • 1) tube of white silicone sealant (fast dry).
  • 4) 3"- 4" L-brackets w-mounting holes.
  • 1) 4' section of 12/3 SO cable.
  • 2) male 115 vac 15amp recepticles.
  • 2) 1/2" threaded strain relief fittings.
  • 1) J-box w-1/2" ports,
  • # 12 machine thread bolts-nuts-nylocks & fender washers.
  • #10 x 1" coarse sheet metal screws.
  • 1) 4'x4'x .75" plywood (good kind).
  • 2) 1/4"x20 x 2" eye bolts w-hardware.

(more to come, had to run so i'll finish later)

Big Mike

check out my sick ass grow pics HERE
 
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