SRC Member orgasbt Posted November 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member orgasbt Posted November 9, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 2nd pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member orgasbt Posted November 9, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 Fans mounted on the rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member orgasbt Posted November 9, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 last pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Fuzz Posted November 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 Quite a gd idea... nice! Quote "Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way..." My Reef Tank (Made by MarineLife) Fuzz 40 Gallon Office Tank... Keeping it Simple Ex-Reef Tank http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?...=22624&st=0 Ex-Planted Tank http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?...&st=30& Ex-Koi Pond http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=22623 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dleecool Posted November 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Bob Posted November 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 Wow! Very nice. Did not know a shoe rack can turn into light fitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jc85 Posted November 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 Is that waterrpoof end cap? Quote Earth Conservation Blog My Marine Blog For All Sengkang Residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member orgasbt Posted November 9, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member chinmo Posted November 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 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! Quote I gotta feeling..Woo...hoo....That tonight's gonna be a good night.....That tonight's gonna be a good, good night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member aquabeAnz Posted November 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 the shoe rack material of chipboard wood might deterioate in time to come... $0.02 Quote That just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jc85 Posted November 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 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. Quote Earth Conservation Blog My Marine Blog For All Sengkang Residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member orgasbt Posted November 9, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acura007 Posted November 9, 2004 Share Posted November 9, 2004 the shoe rack material of chipboard wood might deterioate in time to come...$0.02 Just paint over it.. then it will last longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member HW33 Posted November 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 9, 2004 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. Quote Too many hobby......too little money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member orgasbt Posted November 12, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 12, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member orgasbt Posted November 12, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 12, 2004 Hang on top of my tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huiwen Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Great idea bro looks good too btw, mind telling me where to get those wp end caps ? and price per/pc please. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member orgasbt Posted November 12, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 12, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Ancelot Posted November 12, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 12, 2004 Can also tell me please? thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tht79 Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Hi bro' where can i get those waterproof endcap/price? Quote Passion in reefing! youtube.com/watch?v=qExn-l-t5a4 youtube.com/watch?v=z6LNPWec5zA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Clownfish Posted November 12, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 12, 2004 great work! can show me how u fix the reflectors to the rack? using screws? Quote My Personal Blog My Wedding Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member orgasbt Posted November 12, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 12, 2004 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member cowgum Posted November 12, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted November 12, 2004 Hey! Can PM me where you get those w/p endcaps too! =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkx7 Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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