Building a moth trap

[Lance Morgan]

Yes mercury vapour is excellent but the blended bulb is cheaper and as good imo and you don't need the choke etc. Be careful with water/rain though and use a RCD at the mains end. You will catch more moths this way than say if you use actinic or uv (black) lamps.

[ChrisJB]

I use a blended bulb and am very happy with the results. However, a pure Mercury one really is superb.

Regards, Chris

[kiwi]

Thankyou guys didn't expect so many replys so soon, yes i want to make one for capturing and studying months. ok so can i get a conformation on what bulb i should use, i want best results but i don't want to go higher then £20 on the bulb and its wiring ect.

Thankyou

[kiwi]

Also i would like to build a skinner trap in particular if that helps

[kiwi]

OK i can get wood from B&Q and my dad or me can cut it into the write size and glue together so thats wood sorted. I should be able to get perspex from B&Q as well and cut into shape so thats perspex sorted. I have text my sister to see if she has egg boxes but they shouldn't be hard to find anyway.

Ok so i think i just need the bulb and it's wiring to put on the list.

Questions.
What bulb should i purchase to get great results and spend under £20 including the wiring?

Where can i purchase this bulb and what it needs to operate?

How many egg boxes do i need and of what size shall they be?

Thanks guys your great

[kiwi]

No matter i have my list:

1 125w bulb
1 choke (Parmer Q 125 - 24 , 2-4 )
1 porcelain lamp holder
1 three core electrical cable
2 sheats exterior plywood 606 x 12 mm
1 sheat of perspex

Is that ok and have i got too much or too little plywood? The size of the box is 45cm x 45cm and 30cm high and i need a little extra for the lamp and for the perspex to rest on. Sorry with all the questions i just want to get this right.