Aquarium Dude Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 I didn't think they existed but apparently they do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Are you meaning the fitting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquarium Dude Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Yip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 There are 5ft fittings.... Petware put them out.. but they come with 4 foot bulbs... Not sure what else is out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquarium Dude Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 I mean batton fittings with wires fixed to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Oh standard Fluro fitting... Sorry I thought you meant light hoods :oops: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquarium Dude Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 http://www.mitre10.co.nz/shop/lighting_ ... &orderby=1 58 watt!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 They definatly exist I brought one 5ft and a 4ft off trademe for $10 a while ago a bit rusty but they still go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Ouch, thats expensive!! (not the $10)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquarium Dude Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 What do you mean Warren? Are 5 ft flouro tuubes readily avalible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 You should be able to get one from an electrical supplier for $25-30 (for a double with tubes). And yes, 5 foot fittings are as common as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquarium Dude Posted January 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 yea but you would also spend a bundle getting them wired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Pretty easy to wire them yourself, or if you're not electrically minded you probably have access to somebody who is. If you're getting a fitting, then its all wired up anyway, just need the 3 wires (Live, Neutral, Earth) wired to a $4 power socket, and plug that baby into your $10 timer 8) I'm making a small DIY one at the moment out of a fruit and vege bin from an old fridge, some $5 bayonet holders, and a pair of 6500K daylight lamps I got for $3.95. I paid $4 for a plug too but you really could just rip the wire off an old computer or similar. I haven't had a shock since the late 90's, as long as you respect the power and don't get too cocky. Make sure everything is OFF and if you're not confident, find someone who is, dont electrocute yourself. Certainly if you're not electrically DIY, its always best to buy pre-made Aquarium lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I would not go with a 5 foot. There are not many bulb options. A 4 foot would be a better choice as you can get whatever brand of bulb you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Yes as spidersweb said it is very easy to wire it up yourself, but unless you are confident, i would get someone else to do it. I have wired in several lights before, and it is pretty easy.... Green to green, blue/black to blue/black, red/brown to red/brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Never had any problems with bulb options on 5 footers. A 5 foot tube has nearly twice the light output of a 4 footer and for less than half as much more power. Means you get more light for your buck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquarium Dude Posted January 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Thats what I was thinking, from 38 watt to 58 watt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richms Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 5 foots are fine, its when you go to 6 foot that the bulb choices are limited to virtually nothing. I couldn't even find a T8 tube when I was looking for the fitting I had on the old tank. Ended up with some dim flickery old crappy t12 80 watt thing in there. Pulled that and stuck in a pair of 4's staggered so that they overlapped in the middle and WOW it was so much brighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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