Light fixtures

[RaeAnn]

Hello all,
We are going to be building our own enclosure soon (with the help of some really awesome friends). Before we begin we are going to purchase all the supplies we will need piece by piece.
We plan on getting a 34" reptisun t5 bulb that will be mounted on the inside of the enclosure. Since I know absolutely zero about lighting and fixtures I'm wondering what would be the best fixture for this bulb? Something we will be able to mount on the inside ceiling of the enclosure?


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[Eavlynn]

I like the open fixtures to affix to the top of custom enclosures. The fixture I have for Ruth is similar to this one.

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[RaeAnn]

I like the open fixtures to affix to the top of custom enclosures. The fixture I have for Ruth is similar to this one.

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Thank you Eavlynn, we will look into that type than


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[RaeAnn]

Where do you get them at? And they are fine to use with a HO bulb?


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[Eavlynn]

It works well with the bulb. The one I got came with Ruth when I got her, but you can find them on amazon as well. That's my go to place for a lot of things.

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[RaeAnn]

It works well with the bulb. The one I got came with Ruth when I got her, but you can find them on amazon as well. That's my go to place for a lot of things.

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And would I just search for open light fixtures? Sorry I really know nothing about lighting other than the reptisun 10.0s are good lol


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[Eavlynn]

Fluorescent light fixtures. There are a couple on there that specify HO, but I think any tube style fixture is built the same.

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[RaeAnn]

Thank you, I'll look into them tonight.


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[Eavlynn]

You're welcome Glad that I could help. They have all sorts of different styles available. You should be able to find the perfect match for your enclosure build.

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[RaeAnn]

This may sound crazy but the issue in now having is determining what size fixture to get. Like If I get a 34" bulb would I get a 34" fixture? A lot do not say what size bulb they house and only state the actual size of the fixture if that makes sense?


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[Eavlynn]

The general rule is a 48 inch fixture holds a 48 inch bulb. It seems like they size them by the bulb that they hold instead of the actual overall size of the fixture itself, which makes sense and doesn't make since all at the same time. The good news is that if you happen to order the wrong item, returns are super easy through Amazon.

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[RaeAnn]

The general rule is a 48 inch fixture holds a 48 inch bulb. It seems like they size them by the bulb that they hold instead of the actual overall size of the fixture itself, which makes sense and doesn't make since all at the same time. The good news is that if you happen to order the wrong item, returns are super easy through Amazon.

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Thank you that helps so much. I am an Amazon junkie lol. It's my go to place for practically everything


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[Jonathan95123]

if you have a home depot / lowes around, they have (or should have) an open fixture that Eavlynn suggested.

Whats going to be your choice for basking light? is the tank enclosed or does it have an open top?

 

[RaeAnn]

It's going to be a drawn out process so it won't be ready anytime soon but it will be a closed top. As far as basking I'm not entirely sure yet. Since I know nothing about wiring light fixtures, I would love to find something I can mount on to the ceiling and that already has a cord that I can run through the back of the enclosure and simply plug into my timer. I don't know if such a thing exists?


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[Eavlynn]

Thank you that helps so much. I am an Amazon junkie lol. It's my go to place for practically everything


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Me too! Did you sign up for prime? It's been a life saver for us.

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[Eavlynn]

It's going to be a drawn out process so it won't be ready anytime soon but it will be a closed top. As far as basking I'm not entirely sure yet. Since I know nothing about wiring light fixtures, I would love to find something I can mount on to the ceiling and that already has a cord that I can run through the back of the enclosure and simply plug into my timer. I don't know if such a thing exists?


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I did an Internet and Amazon search for prewired sockets and didn't find any. If they were already wired you'd have to make a hole in the top big enough to fit a plug through, and then the hole might be too big to mount the fixture with the location of the mounting holes. The guy I work for, Rick, makes it look super easy. There might be a video to show you step by step on youtube. They have videos for everything.

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[RaeAnn]

Yeah we really don't want a giant hole in the top anyways. I guess we will figure it out as we go with the help of YouTube and Google.


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[RaeAnn]

Me too! Did you sign up for prime? It's been a life saver for us.

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Am not a prime member yet but I plan on signing up ASAP [emoji4] when that happens I may just develop an online shopping addiction lol


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[Jonathan95123]

Yeah we really don't want a giant hole in the top anyways. I guess we will figure it out as we go with the help of YouTube and Google.


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What about using an expandable grommet to kind of cover the hole?

Example: http://www.heyco.com/Hole_Plugs/product.cfm?product=Universal-Bushings&section=Hole_Plugs

 

[RaeAnn]

That would certainly work and make it look a little nicer. Thanks for sharing that it'll be something to keep in mind


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