How do I install lights in my canopy?

[Daisy82]

So I have a nice canopy that matches the stand, but I rarely use it because of the heat that gets trapped under it. I would love to have my t-5's attached somehow, with some fans on each end. Any suggestions on how I should go about this? Or is there anyone out there who could be hired to do it? Will my lightstrip work for this, or do I have to get a new set of lights?

[+dapettit]

Contact Prof (Dave) at Epic Reef. He can help you out.

[Timfish]

If you feel like doing it yourself you can get 12 vdc box/muffin fans online or locally. Fry's carries small 12 vdc power supplies, I like the 1200 ma or 1800 ma variable because they will easily power 6 to 10 fans and I can drop the voltage to run them quieter. You may be able to borrow a hole saw but they are readily available at Home Depot or Lowes. It shouldn't be to hard to either hang your fixture with some chain or wire or use 1 x 2 cross bracing for the fixture to sit on.

[+dapettit]

If you feel like doing it yourself you can get 12 vdc box/muffin fans online or locally. Fry's carries small 12 vdc power supplies, I like the 1200 ma or 1800 ma variable because they will easily power 6 to 10 fans and I can drop the voltage to run them quieter. You may be able to borrow a hole saw but they are readily available at Home Depot or Lowes. It shouldn't be to hard to either hang your fixture with some chain or wire or use 1 x 2 cross bracing for the fixture to sit on.

Or you can do this.

[Daisy82]

Timfish, you lost me at 12 vdc box/muffin fans...... maybe I really shouldn't have posted this in the Do It Yourself section haha! I contacted Prof and he's given me several options to choose from. Thanks for the help guys!