Rapidled kit finally here!! let's get this done!!

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by turbokimmees, Feb 17, 2012.

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  1. turbokimmees

    turbokimmees Astrea Snail

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    OK!! My led kit from Rapidled if finally here!!Now it time to get this done. But my first question is how woud you guys place the LED on 4 x16 heat sink?Hereis what ihave;D
    2x heat sink 4.25 x 16.25
    14x col white
    20x royal blue
    8xuv kit.

    Any suggestions?? On where/how should place the LED and how much space should i give between the LED??
     
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  3. cosmo

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    PM Reply! =) Thanks

    Does any one out there using Apex Aqua Controller to dim the LED?? If So...can you post some info of what do I need to go.

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    Which driver did you get? Meanwell ELN60-48D I believe is compatible with Apex system. I have RapidLED kit+ and Apex Lite, but I dont have the module (VDM) to dim control my LED yet.
     
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    Yes Meanwell ELN60-48D... Mike from RapidLed set me up with this kit. Apex Lite is what I have. =) So. (VDM) Module is what I need?
     
  7. turbokimmees

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    OK here are some pictures of my tank and the box I received from Rapidled.com ;D

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    Here is my tank

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    Here is the problem that I have! It seem like I have odd # of LED to fit on my heat sink! Here is what I have it setup. I use the garage sale price tag ;D to identify my LED color.

    Yellow = Cool White (14) , Pink = Royal Blue (20), Green = UV(8), Black = Red(2)

    Now I have 4 spot left open for future Cyan or Green Led.

    Please let me know what you guy think?? Like to have some input/comment on this one.



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    what opitcs did you get?
     
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    The Red and UV don't have optic.
     
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    I was thinking switch RB and CW on Roll 2 and 7.... Hmm...going to Lowes later this afternoon to see if I can get any L bracket or Hanging cable ;)