Here are a few pictures of the process.
Cut sections of PVC, and the light hood...
DH drilling a hole in the PVC t for the wire used for height adjustment. See? Beer and tools do mix!
Making sure everything was measured/cut correctly...
Testing out the assembled system...
A few coats of Hunter Green spray paint...
The ingenious way DH came up with for adjusting the light height. Simply hold the wire while loosening the PVC screw, and adjust to where needed. No stinkin' chains, or S-hooks to fumble with!
Ta-daaa!
I started new broccoli and red cabbage plants on 9/16, so the light made it in time to help these babies grow right this time.
That is wicked cool! I am going to show K, he loves PVC projects :)
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! I use my light to get a jump on spring, but I didn't use it for fall. I like the set up!
ReplyDeleteThanks, GrafixMuse & Ribbit. When I showed DH the light I wanted, the first thing out of his mouth was "we should use PVC." The hardest part of that project was sawing the pipes! It's nice having tasks he can do for the garden too...
ReplyDeleteNice!! I used my lights for both spring and fall crops too. I bet you'll come to love it! It's a great way to get a jump on planting.
ReplyDeleteEG likes DH's idea!(beer/tools, adjustment for light)You'll really enjoy propagating your own transplants from seed, because you'll be able to grow vegetable varieties not normally available in your area. I'll use mine again in about 2 months (cole seedlings), and again on March 1st (about 200-300 tomato seedlings) - I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThanks, EG! I always show DH your cool structures, and hearing your comment about his light made him smile.
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