Help me choose a light

[naoki]

John, none of us are criticizing or we don't mean to offend you. Sure, if it works for you that's great. Some of us try to get maximum value/growth out of a given cost. Once we start to increase the number of orchids, the cost of electricity isn't trivial for some of us.

[Call_Me_Bob]

Originally Posted by naoki

Bob, you could make a tray with plywood if you are handy a little bit (it's pretty simple). I water-proofed it with Kool Seal Elastomeric Roof Coating and I used silicone caulk for the edge. I got this paint from Walmart, and some people uses this paint to make plywood aquariums. As a double assurance, I put 3 cheap plastic trays you can get from nursery inside of the plywood tray. I also attached a drain plug, so if water keep accumulating, I can drain it via a hose.

I agree with Bob and Drew. Efficient reflector is a major part of lighting. One reason skinnier T5 is great is that you can design a more efficient reflector than T12.

i think ill take the easy route and get some
under the bed" storage bins. and egg-crate on top of it, simple as that. although adding a drain would be nice...

Originally Posted by naoki

John, none of us are criticizing or we don't mean to offend you. Sure, if it works for you that's great. Some of us try to get maximum value/growth out of a given cost. Once we start to increase the number of orchids, the cost of electricity isn't trivial for some of us.

: agree:

we are all just trying to help here