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Construction of a mini aquarium lighting for bonsai.

This idea came from the need to illuminate an aquarium of 6.5 liters. As in the many specialty shops are not able to find a lighting system so small I decided to build a ceiling light that features a PL only 5 watts. It 'been easy to obtain all the materials, you just go and buy a BRICOCENTER:

1. an aluminum sheet 50x100 cm (of course is great and you have to cut it)
2. holder with a retaining ring and attack E14 (small attack) or E27 (great attack) depends on the bulb you want to use.
3. an electrical cable with plug already fitted
4. small screws with bolts on
5. PL and finally the light bulb in my case a cold Osram Light 5 Watt

remember all those who plan to build a ceiling DIY with the method I use, I do not take any responsibility if Asthe installed incorrectly it may cause damage to property and people in serious since it is not a STANDARD EQUIPMENT certified and guaranteed. Maybe if you do not have expertise in the electric field ask for help from a professional.
That said here's how I built my ceiling:

• I drew the shape on the foil and then I cut the edges with a knife, for the screw holes just a punch or a nail (the 'aluminum is very soft),

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• when folded and abbullonato this reflector simply insert and tighten the socket which was previously connected the power cable and you're done.

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Now it's up to you to decide which bulb and insert how to apply this mini lighting to 'aquarium. I built a support that holds the lamp 2 cm from the level of 'water. Here's how. Buy
always a BRICOCENTER the following materials:

1. flat aluminum rod 100 cm long, 2 cm wide and thick 1 / 2 mm
   
2. screws with bolts
3. two wood panels 3 mm thick
4. glue

First of all we have to cut wood panels with a ruler and a cutter, will be easy since they are thin, the same size as the base of the tank. Then we start to bend the 'aluminum rod after it is cut to a length of 54 cm in this way

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At this point I put together with glue the two panels Wood entering the diagonal arm slightly bent aluminum. Now we have to wait a day to make the glue dry, I suggest you put a weight (books) on wood panels to make them fit together well. Then cut another piece of rod connecting it to the top of the bracket with screw and bolt, so you can turn the lamp on the side when you need to do maintenance ' aquarium without disassembling everything.

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Finally, there we are left with two screws that attach the reflector and cut a square of sponge (a gymnastics mat will do) to place between the wooden base and the bowl. And then our mini ceiling is ready to 'use.

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