Thank you for the info about the wire tape compared to the wire nuts. I am going to follow smokedoja's instructions on the stealth grow box.
DIY stealth Rubbermaid growbox
The only change I think I'll make it putting the lights on a chain pully hooked to the outside top of the lid that I can then control the lighting better.
I'm using this exact lighting system from the instructions
3.Two 3socket 18" light fixtures from lowes (item#122251.ask em)
4.Two 26 watt 3packs of GE CFL bulbs

No pictures yet, still drafting for one more day.
Thank you for all your help. =)