This thread needs to be updated with some good PP-L fluorescent light info. These lights move the the yard stick forward. I am going to ask the PP-L brainiacs to outline the following:

1. General Discussion
A brief comparison with standard CFLs and fluorescent bulbs/fixtures, the pros and cons of PP-L lighting, different bulb wattages, lengths, and outputs. Most of this can be lifted from the GC article referenced below

2. PP-L Fixture Construction (the meat and potatoes of this thing)
It appears that although there are some out of the box solutions, they over priced as usual. Given that the parts are readily available for anyone with a bit of DIY gumption should be able to build one for just a few $$.

Needed is an outline of how to build a fixture - ballast requirements, fixture requirements, etc.

3. Examples / proof of concept

Here is a link to a good write up that I found on GC (can't stand the site users but some good info there): For Beginner's Lighting Info / PP-L and here is a link to one of US pre-built distributors: 36 or 55 watt Bright Kits for some background info.

Anyone interested in working on this?