How Can I Cool My Lights In A Diy Hood?

[CluelessScot]

Ok got a new unit and got it all set up ect and it burnt out
How could i stop this form happening?

Kev

 

[CluelessScot]

If i use computer fans how do i hook them up to power?

 

[jimbooo]

is this the tank we were talking about earlier? if so you shouldn't have to worry about heat.

if were talking massive lighting (4WPG) or metal halides etc. then fair enough but not with 2 T8 tubes.

i'd take the ballast back to the shop for a replacement if you've just bought it.

 

[CluelessScot]

i took the light back today and i got it replaced. Was just a lit worried that it would happen again

Kev

 

[Lateral Line]

You should not cover fluorescent lamp starters, if that is what we are talking about, but at the same time, they don't get overly hot. I presume you are using the right sized lamps with the starter and not trying to overdrive it.

 

[CluelessScot]

it was a complete set so the tube is the correct one, just seemed to be to hot and the starter thing went. Got a new one so ill see what happens, also its not to hot atm

Kev

 

[emo]

If i use computer fans how do i hook them up to power?

For future reference...

Use an AC adaptor, and put the fan's black cable inside the adaptor connector then tape it, then tape the yellow/red connector on the outside, like so...

(photos taken from smithrc's cold cathode moonlight thread)

 

[CluelessScot]

Ah, cheers

Good to know do they run on 12v or 9v

Kev

 

[emo]

Most run on 12v, but they will run happily on 9v making them quieter. Have a look at the label on top of the fan to see, it should say.

 

[CluelessScot]

Have a look at the label on top of the fan to see, it should say.

Doh, that would be helpful huh lol Cheers

Kev