I need to know if you can assemble this unit without the hood just the glass for 360 degree or light coverage and no reflector. Is that possible?
135145
You can. In fact you wouldn't have to do much assembling at all.However, the problem(s) with that would be, both ends are opened, so you would probably want a mesh filter on your bottom end.I'm assuming your hose would go from the top end toward the ceiling. And you will want to use the cable loops they provide as an extra hanger.Why not just free hang your bulbs??
135146
that would be not be economical i would suggest just buying a cooltube with no reflector. you can get them for half the price of this unit.
135147
To use as a light tube? Yes. Also, With a 600w HPS bulb and ~ 400cfm of airflow the glass is cool enough to touch.
236617
The light socket was already installed inside the hood. You can use a couple of screws (not included) to mount the pulley to the ceiling, then use the quick clips to attach to the reflector. I needed two wood screws to mount to ceiling, those were the only screws needed.
2008690
It does not come with the reflector assembly. What you get is the ventilated grill and the white plastic lense, just as it says. If you can see it in the photo, it comes. If you can't see it in the photo, you don't get it in the kit.
940862
You can certainly assemble it without the back glass, however it will not be as sturdy in the left-right direction. If someone pushes it hard to the left or right the glass on the ends could snap so I would not recommend doing this.
1129840
I can't remember if you can or not. I upgraded both of my units with the LED lamp, and "no roll" rubber housings. No focus required...sorry I can't be more help.
1578281
You're probably better off just getting a clamp light like Bayco SL-302B3 10-1/2-Inch Brooder Clamp Light with Porcelain Ceramic Socket You can mount without the reflector dish, but it has a built in clamp to position pretty much anywhere.
1753653
Some say you can protect it, but with what? Keep in mind that the ir would be reflected on the glass/plastic canopy unless you don't need to see in the dark. Those that are weather proof usually have a cover already built in.
411427
I havent, but I figure you could. You'd obviously have to cover the sensor and light, but the rest is just plastic. Im sure the instructions say not to. But the plastic is dark brown and very smooth, no texture. A spray job may not last long at all.
122628
No. You would need to get a screen mount. Glass or plexiglass refracts light
1812726
I would still pair it with a real reflector or Portland Design Works Radbot 1000 (I use both for maximum lightage). I don't think it stands as reflector on itselfIt has a plastic clip on the back, I clip it to my backpack when I am carrying it around
2038535
I do not but that is not to say you will not. I have had it out in a few different light settings enjoying the scope but not really looking for the reflection. have not looked east with the sunrise in the background or west with a sunset. Have had it outside and inside and the reflection does not seem to be there
1624553
Yes the hood arrives requiring some assembly, I didn't use the lamp on mine because I already had a brighter more efficient LED. Hope this helps. Good luck.
1017034
Yes. I found that pointing the dot on the dashboard to be better than the hood. There is minimal refracting of the laser light and remains a solid dot. Unless you have a red laser dot colored dash, you're in good shape.
1982683
I suggest you file the back side tab down where it is flat. My unit came with a double face tape. Peel off....clean and dry hood....center and apply firm pressure. Under no circumstances um stance would I drill a hole in the hood, to retrofit the unit. Not worth it.
1728920
I have one of these with light. I would think you could buy one without the light. I assume it comes with a light kit
1375749
Yes you can assemble it without the mirror but there will be small holes visible. The mirror is actually pretty easy to put on.. No real tools are needed besides the small tool they provide and maybe a screwdriver
1952482
Sure, you could do that. Heck, on my 75 gallon (that I have 2 of these fixture on) I took everything off, and just put the lights on, no glass cover or anything. I did make a little blind for the top of the tank. Remember, these lights will be a few inches above the tank. So if the top of your tank is already higher than eye level, you WILL see the bulbs, and it can be a bit bright.