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BWSmith
03-24-04, 01:26 AM
Well, I know I said that I was going out to buy one, but as I was going around the basement, i had an idea to make one. This went in the GTP enclosure on the "Overkill" thread.

http://redtailboa.net/gallery/data/d3d9446802a44259755d38e6d163e820/611_p13312.jpg

The base is a 4" PVC connector. Unfortunately, I did not have any L Brackets, so I had to improvise, but it worked well. The connector did not cover the bulb. So I cut a piece of 4" PVC so it extended about 2" beyond the connector. Then I took one of the 4" rubber covers (Usually used to cap off until a toilet is installed) and cut the center out. Once the PVC was in the connector, I cut a piece of fine mesh aluminum (heavy screen top essentially) to fit over the top of the 4" PVC. Then secured the mesh with the rubber ring left from the cap. This serves 2 purposes, first to secure the mesh and second, to change the bulb, all i have to do is remove the rubber ring :D And as you can see, I drilled holes in the base, basically just for the heck of it to see if it made a difference in light output and to dissipate the heat.

Pretty basic, but I think it will work well and provides more a basking area by concentrating the heat. Although I think a Blacklight Spot may be in order. But changing the bulg is a snap ;) And the 4" connector fit PERFECTLY over the ceramic fixture.

http://redtailboa.net/gallery/data/d3d9446802a44259755d38e6d163e820/611_p13311.jpg

I think it is going to work well. Sorry for the last pic being so bad. I was trying to show how it looked lit, but the room was dark and the digital camera tries to compensate.

http://redtailboa.net/gallery/data/d3d9446802a44259755d38e6d163e820/611_p13313.jpg

Jeff_Favelle
03-24-04, 02:54 AM
Trippy! :D

vanderkm
03-24-04, 10:37 AM
That is very impressive and so much nicer looking than the wire mesh versions we have all tried - not to mention the fact that wire gets hot or some snake always manages to snag themselves. This looks great and really safe - what watt bulb is that - any worries about overheating the plastic?

Looks pretty wild with the purple light coming out of the holes!

mary v.