how tough is it to wire a t-5 retro kit?

jeeptp75 · 02/14/2006, 08:23 AM

Im thinking about buiding or having a canopy built for my tank and putting a T-5 lighting set up in it. How tough is it to wire and put together. Keep in mind that I sit at a desk all day and work on a computer (and read reefcentral.com forums) so wiring isnt my strong point.

bluesurf1 · 02/14/2006, 08:30 AM

If you can use a staple gun and screwdriver and a drill you should be able to come up w/something. The wiring diagram on the i/c 660 was very straightforward. I used a kit from reefgeek.com and it came packeged perfectly. Good luck. If you have any specific questions when yiou get a kit just let me know and I'll give you a hand.

jeeptp75 · 02/14/2006, 08:38 AM

WEll I think I can use those items pretty well so I should be good to go. I let you know if I have any other questions though.

horkn · 02/14/2006, 09:04 AM

just bite the bullet

02/14/2006, 08:23 AM	#1
jeeptp75 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 415	how tough is it to wire a t-5 retro kit? Im thinking about buiding or having a canopy built for my tank and putting a T-5 lighting set up in it. How tough is it to wire and put together. Keep in mind that I sit at a desk all day and work on a computer (and read reefcentral.com forums) so wiring isnt my strong point.

02/14/2006, 09:04 AM	#4
horkn Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: milwaukee wisconsin Posts: 4,125	just bite the bullet __________________ people write stupid things in this space Current Tank Info: 200g DIY wood reef, 2x 250w SE 10k MH 2x80 t5ho, 75g sump, Geo Ca RX, ASD 6" recirc skimmer

02/14/2006, 08:30 AM	#2
bluesurf1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: belchertown ma Posts: 72	If you can use a staple gun and screwdriver and a drill you should be able to come up w/something. The wiring diagram on the i/c 660 was very straightforward. I used a kit from reefgeek.com and it came packeged perfectly. Good luck. If you have any specific questions when yiou get a kit just let me know and I'll give you a hand.

02/14/2006, 08:38 AM	#3
jeeptp75 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 415	WEll I think I can use those items pretty well so I should be good to go. I let you know if I have any other questions though.