OK the light rig is 38cmx47cm
the 4 bulbs run on the 38cm length
you could get 5 on each side but wanted some sort of reflector.
this gives me the room i need for 12 bulbs or 14 if ya wanna
but with the light holders in place the light directly below the bulbs is 1sq.ft
i have measured and laid it out so that i can fit another 2 bulbs at the ends.
it is wired up. in a way that 8 wires become 4wires, 2wires then one with a plug on the end.
as we don't need a ballast and all in the light its self we do need a good timer that can take the start up.
i have used cheap ones fine and others that didn't last any time at all.
if ya don't get a timer getting up everyday to switch on and off.
but what about when ur sick?
i am going to finish up wiring the rig for 8 bulbs

next i hear you say is what about that light that is being wasted:jointsmile:
fear not how about a drinks can?
as seen in the pic's
the 1st thing i did was was it out and let it dry
then i scored round the inside top edge with a sharp knife (bosco says get a grown up to help you)
it will wear down and be able to cut it out.
then cut of the bottom of the can.
as seen below cut down the length of the can and fold the sides back
duck tape on to the holder and there ya go 1 light reflector
now repeat on other 7
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after that ur light rig is ready to go
i seen this idea from another website but i cant remember who it was or where,
but props go out to that person.

ok so what ya have light now what?

what you going to grow in?

well i made my own box but you could use a wardrobe
but need to seal it up for light leaks.
what ever you do make sure you have room for a desk top fan to circulate air inside. it is white inside it? and need an air flow into it and out.
well pc fans are the job quiet and made to run all day.
SMELL what you going to do?
well just going to have to put up with it in ur own house
or run the exhaust fan out side.
or see how this guy made his own

http://forum.grasscity.com/do-yourself/384051-another-diy-carbon-scrubber-less-than-$40.html

next bit soon:smokin: