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Old 20th July 2010, 11:51 PM
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Default Re: A lil' Ingenuity

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Originally Posted by Ghan3sh View Post
I wouldnt worry too much about the heat or electrocution. A normal fluorescent tube wont get too hot. Even after an hour of light its still possible to touch it without burning. So you can be pretty sure the styrofoam wont start melting.
You might get some condensation (although i doubt it with the fan and the low difference in temperature) but never enough to cause a shortcircuit. Water inst really a good conductor for electricity, you need to add salt for that.
Very nice setup!
hmm....wonder if an hour of 18w light is enough for them to grow.......better safe than sorry.

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Thank You very Much
I have had it in working condition for a few days now the temps do not get above 80ยบ. so I think I am all good for now . I will be working on another one very soon.


Daren
good luck....please keep us updated on the progress...
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the weather is so HOT now....almost lost a few nice specimens due to negligence.....so careless http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-dance001.gif






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