If this is not crazy, I don't know what is!!!! :D

Eustace · Post by **Eustace** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 3:58 pm

It's alive! It's alive!!! Muahahaha!

Here is my latest invention!

I bought this tranformator, capable of giving 12V curent, and 60W power (3x20W

bulbs), and I instaled (only) 2 (of 20W) halogen full spectrum light bulbs!

And I'll monitor if there is any changers. I also keep an eye on temperature, so I put a stone in the pot, and I can measure temperature of cactus by presing the stone with my finger, I asume that they are the same temperature.

What do you think? This is just a test, and if this shows any improvement, I'll construct portable "carrier" for 3 light bulbs, alowing them to move in any direction, and instal this "artificial Sun" on one of my big cactuses.

I'm just thinking whether I should lightning this cactus for 24/7 od just 12hours per day.

templegatejohn · Post by **templegatejohn** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 12:02 pm

Hi Eustace, I would certainly only have the lights on for 12 hours to replicate a long day.

John

Eustace · Post by **Eustace** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 4:45 pm

that's how I've been using it!

But not becuase of cactus, I cant sleep with lights up!

nopale · Post by **nopale** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 3:01 am

the setup looks great to me -- 20 watts is low, but with the bulbs that close to the plant, and being halogens putting off insane heat, I would imagine it's a great solution, giving that little cactus its own desert simulation.

way to go