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Old 11/05/2007, 11:09 PM
thor32766 thor32766 is offline
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DIY Fuge light

What are you guys using out there for ref lights? What bulb setup? I know a lot of you use the clamp on but with what bulb. Thanks everyone!
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Old 11/05/2007, 11:42 PM
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I'm actually curious as to what fixture as well. We're just switching over to the TCP bulbs from Melev's site and currently using a flimsy clip on fixture (that's not working that well).

I'd love to see what everyone else is using for the fixture.

As far as the bulb, it's a TCP 19W PAR38 w/ Reflector
http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page...ctors/1P381951
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Old 11/06/2007, 12:05 AM
Urban_Squrill Urban_Squrill is offline
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I just use a standed clip on shop light fixture with the reflector and a 26wall sprial cfl from wall mart. Works great!
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Old 11/06/2007, 10:34 AM
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sweet info anyone else?
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Old 11/06/2007, 11:43 AM
NealNano NealNano is offline
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I used to use a clamp shop light with a power compact bulb from walmart. Now I use a 12 inch Coral Life Aqualight with 50/50 bulbs. This set up works way better plus I can up some corals in the fuge now. Just about any light source will work just fine.
 


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