Equipment Review and Discussion :: Eggcrate

[queenjane]

Where can I get eggcrate? And are there any other names for this material?

[papoopeepoo]

It's also known as Light Diffuser, and can be found in Home depot or other home improvement stores in the fluorescent lighting section.

[marisa]

I've seen it sold at Lowes and Home Depot, so any large home improvment store would have it.

[queenjane]

Is it acrylic light diffuser?

[queenjane]

Is this it? It says acrylic light diffuser... Will it still let the UVA/UVB pass through?


http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1 ... ogId=10053

[papoopeepoo]

No, that's not it. Egg crate literally looks like a crate. it's white plastic that has 1/2" x 1/2" openings that let UV rays pass through. It is not a solid piece of plastic. The openings are the most important part because glass and plastic block out UV rays.

[queenjane]

Is this it? http://www.goodmart.com/products/1165831.htm

[queenjane]

I can't find anything that isn't sold in bulk for building contractors.

[papoopeepoo]

Yeah that link is the stuff. You can get individual sheets at Home Depot or Lowe's or stores like that.

[Penelope75]

Yup that's it!! I just bought 2 sheets at Home Depot for $11.49 a sheet...It's sold with the ceiling tiles...Lowes has it as well but it's just a tad more expensive at $11.92 a sheet. Oh and the sheete are 2x4 in size.. I'm using mine to build an ATBA and I plan to cut holes where the lamps will sit just to be certain they don't melt the plastic!!