Re: Indoor Lighting Systems
Oliver T Massey CFS (massey@hal.fmhi.usf.edu)
Tue, 9 Jan 1996 09:55:26 -0500 (EST)
> I want to get a multi-shelved lighting system (preferably with
> adjustible shelf heights) to grow some carnivorous plants indoors. So
> far the only
plant
> related catalogues I've seen have one or at the most two styles
> available at very expensive prices. I wonder if there are any places
> with more extensive ranges of products? I'd happily buy a used system
> if it's in proper working order if I can't find a new one for a decent
> price, can anyone in the U.S. help me on this?
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
> Demetrios
>
>
I had this same problem. I used to use a simple, strong utility
shelving that came from Sears. It had steel shelves that screwed at
each of the four corners into steel posts. Very versatile, very stable
and took a lot of weight but rusted badly and tough to adjust when
loaded. The newer stuff with corner poles made of lightweight angle
iron I found to be _way_ too unstable. Now I am using shelving I made
by ripping 2 X 6s for posts. The shelves are rough oak planking from
pallets nailed and glued to ripped 2 x 4s. I think I have about 65 sq.
ft. of shelf space now -still not enough :). Mounting lights is easy
on any of these. If you want inexpensive and don't want to make your
own, you might try utility style, if you want neat for the wife, mom or
the visiting minister you could try melamine bookcase style.
Hope this offers some ideas.
Tom in Fl