Lightbulb "green"house

Step 2: Prepare the lightbulb

Start by using pliers to pull the bottom contact off of the lightbulb.
Next use the file to break out the glass between the two contacts.
Break out the glass on the inside and use the file to smooth the edges.
Clean the white powder out of the lightbulb. You can do this with a rag, water or a compressor (not recommended).

Comments

[unshaven joe]

When I made mine, I accidentally broke the little glass tube, and it shot off into the depths of my garage.

[awesomecreations]

I also just attempted to break the middle-glass out of an old bulb but the bottom of the bulb also cracked.

[willosac]

I have put a stamp with your name on the bottom... I live In South Africa and many of our poor settlements have been badly eroded where people live in informal settlements! I'm talking not a blade of grass for many square kilometers at a time... They are in dire need of the land to be secured so that storms do not wash it away!!! They also need the beauty of nature as cliche as that may sound... So iv got a team together we are making these bulbs and then selling them at markets to buy trees from nurserys at cost prize and once a month go and plant 50 or so trees in these settlements. Its a small drop in the ocean but every little bit counts. We give community leaders responsibility for these trees and do routine checkups to make sure they are thriving!!! So ya thats it mate.. Ant

[DrDontDoDis]

I know this is a little late to reply, but you should do some research on soil conservation and the response to the 'Dust Bowl' storms that hit the US in the '30's.

I don't know the details of your climate, but the trees you plant should be a) hardy in your climate, b) have a large cross-section to break the wind and any dust storms (evergreens are great), and c) be fast growing.

It sounds like you're all but in a desert. Erosion control techniques should be put into action immediately, farmers should use appropriate cover crops, and crop rotation will be essential when things have stabilized. Soil organisms of all kinds should also be promoted. Fertilization with compost, kitchen scraps and manure will also help greatly.

Nature is designed to be cyclical and to seek a balance. Replacing what you have taken with your natural by-products will complete the system and bring about great improvements.

[LinuxH4x0r]

Wow, sounds like a good cause! If you want a good try to grow quickly in a dry climate try Chineese Elm. We had one and it grew to 5 or 6 meters in just 5 years! I'd love to see some pictures of the project and of the settlements if you have access to a camera.

[isaactwidale]

u can actually just fill the lightbulb with salt then swish it around to get rid off the white stuff :P

[HoodedRanger]

this is really cool, it would be awesome to see a pic where the plant grew so much it broke out of the bulb and kept growing. if that happens a post would be awesome thnx ^.

[willosac]

Hey mate great Idea... Do you mind I'm collecting all my suburbs bulbs and old jars and all sorts of rubbish srucing the glass up with some glass paint. Would you mind If i sold them to cover costs and the rest to an enviromental organisation? Would you mind?

[LinuxH4x0r]

Sure, I'd be honored. Some sort of mention would be nice. Could you send me some more info about your cause?

[abcgumchuer]

i read that you can clean out the white stuff by swirling h2o2 in the bulb

[LinuxH4x0r]

Hydrogen peroxide might work. Tell me if you try it

[Hegpetz]

Just plain table salt works a charm, try it out! Swirl it around inside the bulb and the white stuff comes off like water

[cowbacon98]

I second this. It works great, I saw it on another video once.

[LinuxH4x0r]

Ok, I'll try it next time