Where does the ground wire go?

[Toothless]

Thanks . One of the bulbs is a different size- doesn't even work but I just screwed it in there for the photo.

What is the best way to secure the cords to the top side of the board? I don't want them shifting at all so was planning to secure them to the top of the board, then run them through a tube part way up the chain before they exit the enclosure. This should keep any curious monitor claws away from the wires .

[SSSSnakes]

Originally Posted by Toothless

Thanks . One of the bulbs is a different size- doesn't even work but I just screwed it in there for the photo.

What is the best way to secure the cords to the top side of the board? I don't want them shifting at all so was planning to secure them to the top of the board, then run them through a tube part way up the chain before they exit the enclosure. This should keep any curious monitor claws away from the wires .

Use wire clamps, they hold the wires in place. They can be nails or screwed in.

[Toothless]

Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

Use wire clamps, they hold the wires in place. They can be nails or screwed in.

Wonderful! Wire clamps it is then!

I'm debating whether I want to box in the lights or leave them as is...He never bothers with the lights, and I think I would feel more comfortable not having anything combustible around the bulbs.


Another quick question (not planning to do this with this one) but is it possible to wire the lights so they all go to one plug or is that too much for the cord/ plug to handle?

[SSSSnakes]

Originally Posted by Toothless

Wonderful! Wire clamps it is then!

I'm debating whether I want to box in the lights or leave them as is...He never bothers with the lights, and I think I would feel more comfortable not having anything combustible around the bulbs.


Another quick question (not planning to do this with this one) but is it possible to wire the lights so they all go to one plug or is that too much for the cord/ plug to handle?

That is very possible. Have someone find out the amperage of all the lights to be used and then get the wire and plug suitable for that amperage.

[Toothless]

Originally Posted by SSSSnakes

That is very possible. Have someone find out the amperage of all the lights to be used and then get the wire and plug suitable for that amperage.

I think I may do something like this when I build the next one. Would be pretty nice having a light switch right on the front of the enclosure and be able to turn them all off at once.