Ian wrote:
I'm looking at light boxes for someone who suffers from SAD. How can
they be so expensive -- for example, 4 fluorescent strips in a box for
�230? Goodness me!

I'm going to make a box myself. Any tips?

--
Ian

This is one I built earlier and it sits about 4' above the workbench.
http://i38.tinypic.com/2ai54rt.jpg
Uses 6 off, 4' Osram Lumilux 'Daylight' tubes. Also fitted with 10
single batten type fittings, for various coloured bulbs. Wired through
to a switch bank that'll mix-n-match on colours and levels.
At the time thought it a good idea. Just cost chipboard etc, a sheet
of acrylic diffuser and the light fittings.
Never use it, found I didn't like the light quality. Prefer just an
anglepoise with 100W bulb.