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  • #76
    Part 2 - Project complete.............

    So - Foil �2
    Frame & Chain �9
    3ft Twin florescent fitting with cool light tubes �18

    So it comes in under �30 - I'm happy with that.......gonna test it out on some Orchids first before I let it loose on tender seedlings.
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    • #77
      Ermmmmm, what sort of poppies are you growing
      Looking good!! I'm still unsure about the actual light fittings - are they ready wired and you just plug them in?

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      • #78
        Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
        Ermmmmm, what sort of poppies are you growing
        Plastic ones..............
        sigpic�Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,�
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        • #79
          Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
          I'm still unsure about the actual light fittings - are they ready wired and you just plug them in?
          They are a doddle to wire.......they don't come with wire but I had some 3 core from an old TV so used that.......it's no harder than wiring a 3 pin plug.
          sigpic�Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,�
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          • #80
            You'll have a shock if they grow (or melt)

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            • #81
              Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
              You'll have a shock if they grow (or melt)
              If they melt, I've bought the wrong tubes................
              sigpic�Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,�
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              Official Member Of The Nutters Club - Rwanda Branch.
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              Sent from my ZX Spectrum with no predictive text..........
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              KOYS - King Of Yellow Stickers..............

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              • #82
                Originally posted by Bigmallly View Post
                They are a doddle to wire.......they don't come with wire but I had some 3 core from an old TV so used that.......it's no harder than wiring a 3 pin plug.
                It scares me - I'd need help with that I have reels and reels of cable though

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                • #83
                  Originally posted by Bigmallly View Post
                  Due to lack of light at home resulting in leggy seedlings, For the last few weeks I have been thinking about making one of These

                  with 1, maybe 2 of These.

                  The time has now come to make a decision.............Do you think it is worth it?
                  As always, your comments are appreciated.
                  are those first ones the small strip lights that you get shining down onto kitchen worksurfaces?,as we have a local electrical warehouse that sells that type of thing quite cheap,and i dont think they cost too much to run,it will definitely be worth giving it a go...many thanks..
                  Last edited by BUFFS; 05-01-2013, 02:05 PM.

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                  • #84
                    Originally posted by BUFFS View Post
                    are those first ones the small strip lights that you get shining down onto kitchen worksurfaces?,as we have a local electrical warehouse that sells that type of thing quite cheap,and i dont think they cost too much to run,it will definitely be worth giving it a go...many thanks..
                    That's what I ended up buying but thanks to advice made sure they had cool white tubes.
                    sigpic�Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,�
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                    Sent from my ZX Spectrum with no predictive text..........
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                    • #85
                      Originally posted by Bigmallly View Post
                      Part 2 - Project complete.............[ATTACH=CONFIG]33114[/ATTACH]

                      So - Foil �2
                      Frame & Chain �9
                      3ft Twin florescent fitting with cool light tubes �18

                      So it comes in under �30 - I'm happy with that.......gonna test it out on some Orchids first before I let it loose on tender seedlings.
                      Lovely job! If I could just say one thing, matt white even printer paper will be much better than the foil. You'll see the difference in intensity straight away.

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                      • #86
                        Wallpaper lining paper perhaps?
                        A3 blotting paper - I must have some of that
                        Last edited by veggiechicken; 05-01-2013, 02:45 PM.

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                        • #87
                          Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                          It scares me - I'd need help with that I have reels and reels of cable though
                          If you go through an electrical wholesaler they'll wire it up in a jiffy, probably for free if you smile
                          For temps, just obey the usual rules, 12-15 degrees would be fine. I just use the box room.

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                          • #88
                            Well got me lights so hear we go.i think you have started something big here Bigmally
                            come on in take a seat time for tea

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                            • #89
                              Originally posted by veg man View Post
                              Well got me lights so hear we go.i think you have started something big here Bigmally
                              If it works then I'm a happy bunny........I get so bored in winter...................Does that count as my weekly challenge VC ?......................Thanks for the advice re the paper red, I'll keep my eyes open..........more spending.........
                              sigpic�Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,�
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                              Official Member Of The Nutters Club - Rwanda Branch.
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                              Sent from my ZX Spectrum with no predictive text..........
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                              KOYS - King Of Yellow Stickers..............

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                              • #90
                                Originally posted by Bigmallly View Post
                                ...Does that count as my weekly challenge VC ?..................
                                I think so, BM....... It was a big challenge! Hope you don't think I'm copying but I may have to claim my Blue Peter thingy as mine. It was to be planting a Tomcot but the blessed thing hasn't arrived yet - and I'm out tomorrow.

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