cward
Premium Member
A while back I decided that using the 4-400w MH's in LA-III reflectors was just way too expensive when it came to replacing the bulbs twice a year (Radiums/HQI ballast), so I decided to go with 1-1000w Radium in the standard size LA-III reflector to save money on bulbs and electricity. The only problem was I couldn't raise the reflector high enough to get the spread I needed over my 4'X4' cube tank, so I decided I needed to build a large reflector. I bought the reflector material from Salty Critter, who stocks 4'X8' sheets. The next step was recruiting my friend George, who actually designed the reflector in a CAD program. We cut the pieces using a jig saw and bent the angles we needed on his brothers 8' sheet metal break. It's nice to have connections
The reflector is 34"X34" and only 9" tall. We used a 4'X4' piece of reflector material which worked out perfect.
Here are some pics of it, which don't show how bright this thing really is.
The reflector is 34"X34" and only 9" tall. We used a 4'X4' piece of reflector material which worked out perfect.
Here are some pics of it, which don't show how bright this thing really is.
your old lighting on rail idea you switched things up on me!! You're cruel!!
