How to attach????? - Aquarium Advice

hbright · 06-06-2003, 11:47 AM

I am partiall done with the canopy I am building but I;m nor sure how to attach the lights. I bought a retro-kit with 2 175W mh and 2 110W VHO. Everything is prewired, as it is a plug-n-play kit, but how should I attach the reflector with the bulbs to the top of the canopy? Do they just sit directly on the wood???

fishfreek · 06-06-2003, 12:50 PM

I have attached my PC reflectors directly to the wood and even though PC bulbs are not near as hot as MH they still will warm up the wood on the top of the canopy.

The last canopy I wired up I put some spacers between the reflectors and the wood surface. If you do this so their is an airspace between the two and then put a fan blowing across this space it shoudl help keep everything nice and cool.

06-06-2003, 12:59 PM

I attached my reflectors directly to the wood also...I would put spacers in the case of MH because of the rise in heat. I have seen them scorch wood...

06-06-2003, 03:01 PM

My vho's (4x110) get pretty hot, they slightly warped the canopy lid from the heat. If I were to do it over, I'd put the spacers and fan in as ffreek sugested. I think i may retrofit a fan into my canopy soon, but there is no room left for spacers.

06-06-2003, 11:47 AM	#1
hbright Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 34	How to attach????? I am partiall done with the canopy I am building but I;m nor sure how to attach the lights. I bought a retro-kit with 2 175W mh and 2 110W VHO. Everything is prewired, as it is a plug-n-play kit, but how should I attach the reflector with the bulbs to the top of the canopy? Do they just sit directly on the wood???

06-06-2003, 12:50 PM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	I have attached my PC reflectors directly to the wood and even though PC bulbs are not near as hot as MH they still will warm up the wood on the top of the canopy. The last canopy I wired up I put some spacers between the reflectors and the wood surface. If you do this so their is an airspace between the two and then put a fan blowing across this space it shoudl help keep everything nice and cool. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

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06-06-2003, 12:59 PM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	I attached my reflectors directly to the wood also...I would put spacers in the case of MH because of the rise in heat. I have seen them scorch wood...

06-06-2003, 03:01 PM	#4
Guest Posts: n/a	My vho's (4x110) get pretty hot, they slightly warped the canopy lid from the heat. If I were to do it over, I'd put the spacers and fan in as ffreek sugested. I think i may retrofit a fan into my canopy soon, but there is no room left for spacers.