Re: DIY Hood / PFO Endcap Experience?

["James Purchase" <jppurchase at home_com>]

"I have read posts from George Booth saying that he never had problems with
standard NO fluorescents without fancy endcaps in his canopies without cover
glasses for years...  I am sure there must be someone on this list that uses
compact fluorescents in a DIY hood without cover glasses...  I guess I just
want reassurance!  My plan would be to have the light fixtures about 5-6
inches above the water.  I also plan to have an exhaust fan."

I have six CF units in the hood of my large tank and don't use a cover glass
between the lights and the water's surface. The hood has good ventilation at
the back but I don't use a fan. The end caps are holding up just fine to the
humidity (they are the standard endcaps as supplied by AH Supply with their
kits).

James Purchase
Toronto

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