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09-09-2003, 08:41 PM
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Halides the cheeper way
Well after reading up on many post, I found the key to a good aquarium is the metal halide lights. Now me being a cheap bugger couldnt see paying the price for everything in a pet store. Transformer $275, shield , socket and cover $185, bulb $180. Now these arent the prices you get at JandL. These are stores in Victoria area.
So I bought a transformer(ballast/starter) at the local lighting store for 80 bucks, hyr\droponic shop and bought a light socket and cord(1 inch and a 1/2) 15 bucks, built with sheet metal a reflector and a metal box. All metal came from the recycling depot and cost about 10 bucks. Yup so now i need the bulb. J and L got my business cause they are the best priced and will take the time to talk to you. 150 bucks. Total cost for store bought 640 bones plus tax, homemade jobby-255 bones. savings of 385 bucks. Pretty proud of myself for this one 
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