Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to start your seeds. This is a quick cheap easy way to build your own grow lights with supplies from a big box store. All materials link to the product at big box depot. I normally would use all recycled items but I know not everyone is running out to the dumpsters like I am so I got a bunch of crap from the store to show that anyone can do it.
Parts and materials that will be needed.
1 Mini Strip 2-Light White Fluorescent Utility Light $34.99 really cheap second hand but make sure they work
1 3/4 in. x 10 ft. PVC Schedule 40 Plain-End Pipe $2.28
4 3/4 in. PVC Sch. 40 Socket Cap $.1.52
2 3/4 in. PVC Sch. 40 S x S Tee $.96
2 3/4 in. PVC Sch. 40 90-Degree S x S Elbow $.96
1 6 ft. 16/3 SPT-3 Appliance Cord – Gray $7.97 or cut off a 3 prong cord from an old appliance
1 36 in. Strip and Wrap Light Chain Hanger $5.37 or chain you can make do the same thing
2 10″x20″ Seed Starting Trays $10.54
Organic Soil $19.97
Tools
8 in. High-Leverage Diagonal-Cutting Pliers
Now that you have all the items needed to help grow your own food let’s begine.
Step 1
With the hack saw, cut the 10 ft PVC pipe into 4 6 inches sections, 2 at 2ft and the remaining section should be around 4 feet.
Step 2
Place 90 degree elbows on the 4 ft pipe and the 2 ft sections into the other end of the elbows. Place the T fitting onto the bottom of the 2ft pieces with the 6in parts coming out of the T. Lastly put the end caps on the end of each 6in pipe.
Step 3
Attach the power cord to the light fixture and run the wires out to one side of the light. I am not an electrician and cannot give advice on how to do this but its very easy.
Step 4
Align the light with the 4 ft pipe and drill 1/8 holes above mounting holes on light. Then hang chain between light and pole. Use the chain to run through the pipe or a paperclip.
Step 5
Place grow trays or plants underneath and start growing!