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AJ_77 06-06-2003 08:09 PM

What Type Glass for DIY - PC fixture?
 
Should I be looking at a piece of plexiglass for the bottom of a 2x55W PC fixture that will be in a wood fixture? I've seen this done in one of the AH Supply examples, and it seemed pretty versatile - drillable etc.

I expect regular glass would be insufficient. Anyone done this?

TIA,

EmilyB 06-07-2003 12:03 AM

You DIYing ? :cool:

Don't buy that stuff at Rona/Revy....it warps instantly. I think they must use something different because the stuff on our Hamilton fixture sure doesn't do that. :confused:

We had the hood thing from AH and never used anything with the PC's.

Tau2301 06-07-2003 12:55 AM

Why the plexi-glass? If you are trying to increase your lighting levels I would not use the p-g.

AJ_77 06-07-2003 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tau2301
Why the plexi-glass? If you are trying to increase your lighting levels I would not use the p-g.

I thought the idea was to keep splash off of the PC bulbs, hence the admonition (by the manufacturer) to only use these fixtures with a glass top?

Not sure why... perhaps they don't like splash like MH...


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