Homemade CFL chandelier

[sLiCe]

This just just somthing I built for my 1st grow, using the following materials (found at any local hardware store):


I aranged them to make two contraptions like this:


To finally make one of these:



They are plugged into a 3-plug splitter, and I secured them with rubber bands to prevent them from falling out.


Seems to work very well - and easily allows me to get 4 CFLs to cover a very small area. Questions/Comments?

[Torco]

looks pretty cool to me. but i have never used CFL. What watt are they??

[sLiCe]

Well the one I built, each CFL is 75watts and there are 4 on my fixture

[Bagzgroove]

I'd only worry about those rubberbands. . . I would imagine they will deteriorate pretty quickly with the heat the base of those lights can produce. . . I know its not really hot, but it can dry that rubber pretty quickly I think, maybe better with some electrical tape. . good idea I think, I am constantly rethinking my CFL situation. . .:60:

[blowin.endo]

hey that's cool, slice... bagz and S4L already said what i was gonna say about the rubberbands. i use the same Y for my cab, but it's there pretty securely so i dont need to tie them with anything

[CharlieMopps]

I really like the idea. Even more than using a power strip and single bulbs.

[sLiCe]

Thanks for the input guys!

I replaced the rubber bands with a large zip tie, and made sure it did not cut through the middle of the prongs on the plug. Glad you guys like the idea; So far I've found that its a great solution to providing alot of light to a small space (in my case 1 single plant)

[Brett2theMax]

I can't wait to start my CFL. I have it all sketched out already. Have you considered getting the 150w CFLs? More light the merrier I always say.

[sLiCe]

Definately considering some higher wattage - i'll have to see what I can find

[blowin.endo]

cool man... hope it's a girl

[CharlieMopps]

You need a reflector on that. Find a big freakin metal mixing bowl and drill a hole in the bottom. Should work.

[spyketoy]

Thats good bro , Now increase its output 2 the plant by wrapping the inside of the bucket with foil, mylar or white poly and if you really want to spend 5 minutes make a reflector for the top of the light with a couple hangers and some more of the reflective coating of your choice... very clever though... I like your style.

[gren]

if u "t" cross them it will cover more space.

[RudyS2490]

Like the lights man..Made one today..but i used bulbs that were 26 watts....how did you fit 75s on it?????

[stratlogic]

Here's one I made myself. Pretty much the same as the ones you guys made. A slight variation I thought was worth posting.

Here's all the parts I used.


Here it is assembled.

You could easily put six bulbs on a standard power strip. I personally am not using this setup because I have some HIDs and will only be using CFLs for the first two weeks of vegging, but thought some CFL users might like it. I recommend using zip ties to secure the fixtures to the power strip.