Tools Needed:
Phillips head screwdriver
Adjustable wrench
Needle Nose pliers

Supplies:
(1) Pyrex Bake-A-Round
(1) Lamp Socket w/ original screws
(2) 4" to 3" Increaser Reducer [Home Depot]
(1) SIMPSON Strong-Tie 18" aluminum strap {Model# LSTA18} [Home Depot]
(1) 4 Pack #10-24 Machine Screw Nut [Home Depot]
(1) #8-32 Wing Nut [Home Depot]

(1) 1/2" long screw to fit the #10-24 Machine Screw Nuts



Preparation:
Make a hole all the way through the middle of the 3" half of one of the Increaser Reducers. There should be a hole on each side.

Starting from the top of the SIMPSON Strong-Tie, make (2) 90 degree bends every 2 1/2".


Putting it Together:
Feed the black and white wires through the bigger hole of the SIMPSON Strong-Tie and and attach the lamp socket to the smallest hole closer to the shortest side on the SIMPSON Strong-Tie using one original lamp socket screw and the #8-32 Wing Nut. You will have to use a screwdriver to keep the screw down to tighten the Wing Nut by hand. Swivel the lamp socket to make sure it is centered.

*Please note that you may have to use the needle nose pliers to make the holes a little bigger to fit the screw(s) through the SIMPSON Strong-Tie*

Attach the Lamp Socket and SIMPSON Strong-Tie through the Increaser Reducer with the holes in it and adjust to the desired length. Use the 1/2" long screw and a #10-24 Machine Screw Nut to mount to the Increaser Reducer.

Once it has been centered, cut or saw off the excess Strong-Tie and your completed Cool Tube is ready to put together.

Now you are ready to add your desired adhesive to make sure that the Increaser Reducers stay attached to your Bake-A-Round. If you need to change the bulb for any reason, you are able to remove the screws and machine nuts and remove the socket and it's housing from the tube.

Remember.... being high=high risk of breaking your Bake-A-Round

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nice.. what bulb are you using with the lamp socket? its not just a normal lamp socket right?

EXCELLENT!

+rep to you!!

I'll add it to the rollipedia right now!

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Nope! It's for my 400w HPS. I detached it form my Hydro Farm All System Cord Set.

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Thanx dude! I feel special now that if you google "7th1der" my cool tube coe up. lol

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Nice. Very K.I.S.S. I'm still glad I got mine set up yesterday but, this is the way I'll do it next time (adding to bookmarks).

BTW, "desired adhesive" = epoxy?

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I would probably use epoxy, but I am sure that most will use caulking. Thanks for adding to the bookmarks. Glad I could contribute to peoples cabinets. lol And I aint even start my cabinet yet. lol

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Simple and it looks very safe. Excellent work. I have bookmarked this for the future!

Question. How long is the Bake a round ? I cant find anything on it's length.

Thanks

great! Glad you all liked it! It is very simple to do though.

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