Need help finding cheap light fixtures

I've been on a search for a while and haven't had any luck.

I'm looking for something simulare to this: http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-CS53521-Socket-Vertical-Hanging/dp/B0055F571C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1352850945&sr=8-4&keywords=light+fixture+cord

Either that, or one with multiple sockets.
They need to be cheap.

Thanks for the help.

Domed said:

I've been on a search for a while and haven't had any luck.

I'm looking for something simulare to this: http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-CS53521-Socket-Vertical-Hanging/dp/B0055F571C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1352850945&sr=8-4&keywords=light+fixture+cord

Either that, or one with multiple sockets.
They need to be cheap.

Thanks for the help.

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i just make my own with old lamps i pick up off the side of the road just the wire and get the fixtures out and make my own 2 socket for my 2 cfl lights see my grow to see the lights link in the sig

Walmart... lamp socket kit with cord. I think they cost about 6 bucks.

Ring is correct....i have seen them at walmart. Just purchased a 12x18 sheet of sheet metal and bent it by hand to make a pretty sweet reflector as well!

Ringsixty said:

Walmart... lamp socket kit with cord. I think they cost about 6 bucks.

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Yep i just purchased some as well.

Also for a heads up, you can get these for 2$ at homedepot

henryy said:

Yep i just purchased some as well.

Also for a heads up, you can get these for 2$ at homedepot
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Thanks, I needed that. Thanks for everyone's help

Homedepot also sells full lamps like you want with a heat reflector for 7 bucks. I prefer JohnnyPotHeads idea though I just take what I can do some basic splicing and make your own fixtures haha

JohnyPotHead420 said:

i just make my own with old lamps i pick up off the side of the road just the wire and get the fixtures out and make my own 2 socket for my 2 cfl lights see my grow to see the lights link in the sig

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I basically do the same thing. I use old lamps for thier sockets. just test them with a meter for shorts before you plug them in.

i made a cheap over head hanging light for about 25$

then i put the double socket on both sides and running 4 200w cfls.

and for my side lights, i used old milk jugs. cut down the handle, shoved the cord in there and used a zip tie to keep it closed up good.

Before my hps, used to use this

Altogether about 30-40 dollars


then again, 150w hps is like 80 dollars...

Xrangex said:

Before my hps, used to use this

Altogether about 30-40 dollars

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then again, 150w hps is like 80 dollars...

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i found a 400 watt hps with ballas and new bulb with a clear wing but i can always change that for only 80

siq said:

i made a cheap over head hanging light for about 25$

then i put the double socket on both sides and running 4 200w cfls.
and for my side lights, i used old milk jugs. cut down the handle, shoved the cord in there and used a zip tie to keep it closed up good.

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I friggin love it. why is everybody spending big coin on all this prefabbed stuff. Especially if you have a small grow. be resourceful and make things work.

what did he use for the metal make it bend like that??

i got it at local store in my town. its actually used for chimneys, its about a 10" round sheet metal. then bought some cheap 1x10 for the sides. i held it to the size i wanted, and the girlfriend used a pen to trace it then cut it out. then used that one as my copy for the other side. can used either nails or screws to put the top on. start from one side to the other (honestly its a 2man job if u want it all lined up to hang right.). then rigged a hanging system on the wooden sides, using some plant chains from walmart. after light bulbs and materials total was around 60$ for 1000w (259.7 watts of actual CFL watts )of 2700k cfls and hanging light. very compareable to 250$ led lights and a Hps bulb excluding hanging light system.

i got one female out of 3 plants. i hope i pull good results for cfls.

thanks and damn 1 out of 3 plants well make some clones and you will only have fem
and nice ill be picking one up soon i got a HPS600watt WITH no wing so ill just make one lol

but sig ive never flowered with CFL i mean i have used them for veg bc i like how close i can get them and not burn my plants and cheap on my power bill but flowering i heard it makes the buds airy not so much with the HPS they make them dense so each bud weighs more idk im still kinda new lol

JohnyPotHead420 said:

but sig ive never flowered with CFL i mean i have used them for veg bc i like how close i can get them and not burn my plants and cheap on my power bill but flowering i heard it makes the buds airy not so much with the HPS they make them dense so each bud weighs more idk im still kinda new lol

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I think light and airy buds can be achieved with any light if not providing enough lumens. I used 2700k and 3000k CFLs from the start, and only added a few more for flower. I don't feel that my buds are light and airy, IMO. but then again, I still have 6 plus weeks till harvest.
View attachment 2434191View attachment 2434192View attachment 2434193View attachment 2434195View attachment 2434196View attachment 2434199View attachment 2434201View attachment 2434202 these pics are my UK CHEESE at flower day 26. What do you all think?

We have the similar cover like this

siq said:

i made a cheap over head hanging light for about 25$

then i put the double socket on both sides and running 4 200w cfls.

and for my side lights, i used old milk jugs. cut down the handle, shoved the cord in there and used a zip tie to keep it closed up good.

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