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What Blacklights are you guys using?

Started By Alabama Anter , Feb 11 2017 4:27 PM

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#1 Offline Alabama Anter - Posted February 11 2017 - 4:27 PM

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Any cheap/great working blacklights for queen catching please share!

YJK

#2 Offline Kevin - Posted February 11 2017 - 5:13 PM

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Drew told me he used 2x 40watt T8 Flourescent bulbs, you can probably find them at Walmart, as well as the T8 fixtures. I wouldn't go under 40watts total, because it would not be very efficient at that point.

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#3 Offline Salmon - Posted February 11 2017 - 5:16 PM

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Find an old bugzapper at a consignment store and cut the wires leading to the electrocuting grate to make it harmless. Works well and won't be damaged by weather (since it's already designed to be hung outside and stuff).