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[APD] DIY Metal Halide Fixture
Hello,
I have finally gotten a chance to complete the
lighting for my tank; however, I have run into some
problems which I am hoping someone could help with.
The setup is currently an aluminum reflector that
almost looks like a roof with the middle portion flat
and the sides at 45degrees down. The socket is
mounted sideways within the reflector. A metal strip
attaches to the top of the reflector and is used to
mount the reflector to the wooden canopy. Finally, a
piece of acrylic is used as a water shield for the
reflector.
Two big problems! First, the metal strip mounting the
reflector gets TOO hot! I am worried that it might
catch the wood on fire by some misfortune. Second,
the acrylic sheets I used as a watershield have
started to melt. I only had the light running for 30
minutes.
Does anyone have a suggestion as to better materials
or methods. The lights are mounting really close 2-3
inches from the water so I think i need a watershield.
Thanks,
Shalom
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