Parts list for MH-- is it complete?

[six.line]

So let me make sure I have this right...

I want to make a 175W light fixture for my 15gallon nano tank.

175W 10K MH bulb -- ~$50
Socket for bulb -- ~$10
Reflector -- ~$10
Matching ANSI ballast -- ~$60
Assorted wires, scrap lumber etc... ~$whatever

Am I missing anything?

Does the retro fit kit include all of the above, sans ballast?

 

[SeanT]

Timer.

 

[six.line]

And yes, of course, the timer.

 

[Atomahawk]

Vented box to put the ballast and its parts in. You guys are slow

 

[SeanT]

Bah...run 'em naked.

Seriously though, tool boxes work well for this.

Good point Atomahawk.

 

[simon.007]

How about capacitor?

 

[dhnguyen]

A switch perhaps? Unless you don't mind manually plugging ang unplugging the cord.

And oh yeah... Cooling fans and a splash shield


D.

 

[SeanT]

A timer wpuld take care of the switch.

 

[xinumaster]

After you put all the parts together you'll find out that buying a decent used 175w mh cost less than DIY. Infact, I was able to buy a 2yr old 175w bluewave ballast in its blue case for only $45.

 

[bigfoot610]

old computer towers make good ballast enclousures too

 

[Atomahawk]

Bigfoot610 , your right I could get 10 in my case, now only problem is what to light!? LOL.