DIY florescent flood

[funkytwig]

I have one of these 105W florescent bulbs - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140351449894.

I am looking to make a enclosure to mount on a light stand. I planing on making a box out of sheet metal. What I am looking for is a socket for the bulbs and a bracket to fix to the enclosure so I can put it on a light stand. I am in the UK. Any Ideas? Ben

 

[Zensteve]

You should be able to get a socket (and fixings) from your local hardware store. Those bulbs fit into regular sockets. Nothing special needed.

Not sure how efficient it would be as a flood-light, though. A large portion of the emitted light will be radiating from the sides; not like a typical cone-shaped, reflective-interior flood-light at all.

 

[funkytwig]

I was planing on fitting it coffin style with a reflector of some type. I know the socket is a standard item but I didn't think the bracket to mount onto a light stand would be. Thanks for your reply, I will have a look tomorrow.