Build a customized fluorescent lamp system t5 when growing seedlings and plants in the vegetative stage using fluorescents is a great way to provide the beloved plants with bright and balanced light.
Build your own fluorescent light fixture.
I want to use bulbs that are 2 4 feet long or what ever is easiest.
A burnt out lamp is the most common reason any light fixture does not light.
To replace remove the old tube and bring it to the hardware store.
This guide shows how to build a system that will fit for almost any growing needs indoors.
Or you can read the printing on the tube to identify the correct replacement type.
A fluorescent tube that is failed or failing usually has darkened areas near one or both ends of the tube.
Now for building your own fixture.
This is great fixture for growing plants.
I want to build several letters out of fluorescent light bulbs for example one letter is o but it will look more like.
This greatly decreases the cost of the fixture.
From scratch without buying light fixtures and taking them apart.
Each letter will be constructed of 4 lights.
You need to buy a spiral cfl with the proper wattage you want.