CJ's BoostLED Bulb Review

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by ComputerJohn, Oct 15, 2010.

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  1. Seano Hermano

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    You said those bulbs are the 3b 2 w, Nismo400?

    That's what I want, but they are on back order until the end of this month. :(
     
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    It will be totally worth the wait!!!
     
  4. Nismo400rgtr

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    Yes sir!! I have the two 3B 2W in the center of my canopy where I keep most my SPS. The outer two are 4B 1W. If I had to do it over they all would've been 3B 2W for uniformity,but I was curious.
     
  5. ComputerJohn

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    Ok finally finished my prototype.

    Here is before....


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    Now here is after!


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    I just did one for now. I'll do the other one over the weekend. As you can see I grabbed a tracklight fixture & ripped it apart. Now that I had the needed hardware, I could create my custom track system.
     
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    Looks freaken clean! Loving it! ;)
     
  10. ComputerJohn

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    Thank you sir. :) It was a pain cutting the metal collar and grinding it nice and straight with a dremal tool. Then to inject epoxy into the collar to secure the cord.

    Mind you I tried silicone and that didn't hold to my liking, so I can to cut that out and do the epoxy.

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  11. Nismo400rgtr

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    Looks good. I like the adjustability for height and it would allow for at least three bulbs to be directly over the DT if you wanted lots of SPS. Also, not as bulky as my canopy for in-tank chores. Well done!!
     
  12. ComputerJohn

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    Well I just modded my other one. This time I took detailed pics of the process. I think I'll post it on a DIY thread though.

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