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macmich
27-09-2010, 9:13pm
hi all
i am in the process of making a homemade light box
aprox600x6oo x8oo deep with curved walls
in the curved walls i will permantly mount the lights
can someone tell me what type of lights would be best and would flouros be ok
i will be able to top mount lights also
cheers macca

Benicio
29-09-2010, 12:45pm
I dont think Fluros are going to be strong enough as they give out quite a soft light? We've had some success with standard 'work shed' spotlights from a chain hardware store. Dirt cheap but they run quite hot.

macmich
29-09-2010, 2:21pm
i was looking at daylight flouros today rated at 6200 kelvin and i am told you only need 5500 kelvin
cheers macca

Benicio
05-10-2010, 1:12pm
Good to know. Keep us posted on the outcome.