Help with lighting in DIY project!!!

Preezy · Sep 17, 2017

Hey guys, so im about to build my first enclosure. Its gonna be 4x2x2. Only thing i am worried about is the lighting.. I dont want to do any hardwiring or having lights mounted on a screen. I want my lighting to be inside, but i dont know how i would go about doing that. Any advice? Name of fixtures..where to get them and instructions on how to mount them would help me TONS.

kyleena29 · Sep 18, 2017

What kind of ceiling will it have, screen? wood?

Preezy · Sep 18, 2017

kyleena29 · Sep 18, 2017

If you are going with a T5 tube you can use this one
http://www.reptilebasics.com/t5-light-fixtures/t5-single-bulb-light-strip-36/
You can screw in the clip brackets to the ceiling and just push the fixture into the clips. Just make sure you measure properly of course.

For the heat lamp you can use something like this but it will require some electrical work but is super easy. I had never done things like this but was able to do them myself when I built my enclosures.
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1401701&KPID=1160162&cid=CAPLA:G:Shopping_-_Catch_All_-_DT&pla=pla_1160162&k_clickid=27aad668-02d8-43e3-91de-22f19420d2d8&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuuqZg82w1gIVCBBpCh0mMQlrEAQYCiABEgLxw_D_BwE

Here is a video of how to do it, you can skip to 5:20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaEfiz5XB_o

I used a regular extension cord and cut off the outlets and spliced the wires. All for less than $10. Just make sure you get the length you want.

I saw someone link this product but I don't know if there is a version for the US but it would be cheaper to go with the above.

https://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/prorep-ceramic-lamp-holder-with-bracket/

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