JimmyJames905
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A short DIY on building a 112w, 90,000 Lux
You will need...
-A metal or plastic box approximately 13"x24"
-14 Lamp bases $1.49ea
-14 Philips 8w LED bulbs (5000k 60w equivalent)
-14 gauge wire. 14feet.
-self tapping screws for metal
-3 prong power cord.
Build your light fixture box or buy a Rubbermaid bin or any bin you like according to the size you want to make the light. I built mine on a metal brake from scrap.
Build a rail system to hold the light sockets. The power connects from the back of the socket so it's a good idea to keep the socket bases away from the case. If using a Rubbermaid container, use 1x2 wood strapping. You can see here in another light I built that the rails keep the sockets an inch away from the metal back.
Begin wiring your bases in series. Black wire to brass, white wire to silver. As long as your black wires are all on only the brass terminals and your white wire is only on silver terminals you'll be fine.
Black to Brass, White to Bright.
At the end of you series add your 3 prong power cord. If using a metal fixture case BE SURE TO ADD THE GROUND WIRE (GREEN) TO THE CASE WITH A SELF TAPPING SCREW AND WASHER.
Add your bulbs and you're done
. You can cut the domes off the led bulbs for greater brightness. You can use 40w, 60w or 100w equivalent led bulbs. Whatever is in your budget. The higher the bulb wattage the brighter it will be.
You will need...
-A metal or plastic box approximately 13"x24"
-14 Lamp bases $1.49ea
-14 Philips 8w LED bulbs (5000k 60w equivalent)
-14 gauge wire. 14feet.
-self tapping screws for metal
-3 prong power cord.
Build your light fixture box or buy a Rubbermaid bin or any bin you like according to the size you want to make the light. I built mine on a metal brake from scrap.
Build a rail system to hold the light sockets. The power connects from the back of the socket so it's a good idea to keep the socket bases away from the case. If using a Rubbermaid container, use 1x2 wood strapping. You can see here in another light I built that the rails keep the sockets an inch away from the metal back.
Begin wiring your bases in series. Black wire to brass, white wire to silver. As long as your black wires are all on only the brass terminals and your white wire is only on silver terminals you'll be fine.
Black to Brass, White to Bright.
At the end of you series add your 3 prong power cord. If using a metal fixture case BE SURE TO ADD THE GROUND WIRE (GREEN) TO THE CASE WITH A SELF TAPPING SCREW AND WASHER.
Add your bulbs and you're done