Mounting lights in a closed chamber

[RussianTortsNF]

I need to mount two CHE and a Basking light to the top of my closed chamber, best idea?

Should I use the domes? They will Be matter to the lids I lift up when I go into her enclosure.

 

[Tom]

I used the Home Depot domes in mine, but mine opens in the front. I don't think I'd want the domes banging around every time I lifted the lid.

 

[RussianTortsNF]

I used the Home Depot domes in mine, but mine opens in the front. I don't think I'd want the domes banging around every time I lifted the lid.

I’m kind of stuck now because the enclosure was done, plexiglass install when I decided to make it a closed chamber. My friend is building it for me so I don’t want to ask
Him to redo things. I’ve been trying to think of another solution and can’t come up with one yet.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Send in a pix or two of what it looks like. I'm sure you will get some creative ideas from many forum members. The best part of the Forum, being stumped by an issue, but receiving lots of good help to resolve it.

 

[Tom]

I’m kind of stuck now because the enclosure was done, plexiglass install when I decided to make it a closed chamber. My friend is building it for me so I don’t want to ask
Him to redo things. I’ve been trying to think of another solution and can’t come up with one yet.

If you know anyone, like maybe your friend who is doing the build, that has any electrical knowledge, perhaps they could mount a couple of stationary ceramic based fixtures to the inside of the lid for you? Like these:
https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/6...MIkp_GtO221wIVw4SzCh2otwBdEAQYASABEgJrG_D_BwE

 

[Bambam1989]

This is how my hubby did ours.

I used aluminum foil to fill the gap between the fixture and plexiglass to reduce heat and humidity from escaping around the hole.

 

[Markw84]

I’m kind of stuck now because the enclosure was done, plexiglass install when I decided to make it a closed chamber. My friend is building it for me so I don’t want to ask
Him to redo things. I’ve been trying to think of another solution and can’t come up with one yet.

Run two 1x4's across the opening maybe 1/4 way in on each side, front to back that are attached to the front and back at the top, leaving the top to open. Mount your lights to the 1x4's. They will stay in place as you open the top and you will have plenty of room to reach around the lights.

 

[kathyth]

This is how we do it.

 

[RussianTortsNF]

Thank you everyone!! I’ll get some pics tomorrow!!!!

 

[RussianTortsNF]

Run two 1x4's across the opening maybe 1/4 way in on each side, front to back that are attached to the front and back at the top, leaving the top to open. Mount your lights to the 1x4's. They will stay in place as you open the top and you will have plenty of room to reach around the lights.

Thank you. I’m going to past this to my friend now!

 

[RussianTortsNF]

Run two 1x4's across the opening maybe 1/4 way in on each side, front to back that are attached to the front and back at the top, leaving the top to open. Mount your lights to the 1x4's. They will stay in place as you open the top and you will have plenty of room to reach around the lights.

Okay I’m sorry if I sound dumb, but would I hang the domes from the boards? Otherwise, they would need to be wired correct?

 

[RussianTortsNF]

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This is how we do it.

This looks great but I don’t know the first thing about wiring things so I would be nervous

 

[Markw84]

Okay I’m sorry if I sound dumb, but would I hang the domes from the boards? Otherwise, they would need to be wired correct?

Yes, you could just hang them from the boards just as we do from the "ceiling" of an enclosed chamber. I use cup hooks.

 

[Markw84]

You can see here how I just hang everything from cup hooks.

 

[RussianTortsNF]

You can see here how I just hang everything from cup hooks.

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Awesome. I love your enclosure to. It looks great