Dimming LED's

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by iceman, Jan 13, 2012.

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  1. iceman

    iceman Fire Worm

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    I'm new to LED's and i wondered if a dimmer switch would work on LED's or does it need a special dimmable driver. :confused:
     
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  2. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    You need a separate dimmable driver
     
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  3. iceman

    iceman Fire Worm

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    thanks do you know where i can get them cheap i'm on a budget.
     
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  4. cosmo

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    ocreef.com not sure ya really wanna go cheapo on this! Meanwells are only about $15 more and seem to last a ton longer and run a ton cooler!
     
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  5. Biocube

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  6. iceman

    iceman Fire Worm

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    the only dimmable meanwells i saw was around 35.00
     
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  7. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    How many LEDs are you looking to run?
     
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  8. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Maxwells are $17 i think, but enjoy the noise, and failure after a few months!just what i heard!
     
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  9. iceman

    iceman Fire Worm

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    In total 48 led's
     
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  10. Biocube

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    I'v only heard good about Mean Well.
     
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