Diy led!

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Toallhisdoom, Feb 22, 2012.

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  1. cosmo

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    yeah but yours looks A TON BETTER AND CLEANER!;)
     
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    * Driver Type:
    D (1-10V analog)
    P (PWM)

    * Lens Color:
    White
    Black
    * Lens Width:
    40 Degree
    60 Degree
    80 Degree

    * Thermal Compound Type:
    Arctic Alumina Thermal Adhesive
    Thermal Grease (5 gram syringe)

    What options do i pick?
     
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    Also will i need to purchase a heat sink?

    Bah this is confusing haha
     
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    Dang Cosmo!!! Nice response time! ;)
     
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    You can always email Mike from Rapid, he is GREAT!
     
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    Bah that looks awesome!!!!! Think i will just go with the 38 i can always add more right?
     
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    Just sent [email protected] an email. Thanks for the info guys will be doing this as soon as i get the money haha
     
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    for even spread on your tank, no spotlighting!

    Msy I recommend getting a typhoon controller from boosted! This will allow you to control the intensity of your lights and do sunrise and sunset for only $54!
    Check out the thread i posted and look at the different looks this allows you to have!

    So you'll need IMO, 2 black anodized heatsinks(then take them to lowes to have splashguards cut!
    2 hanging kits
    the 48 cree kit, or 36! mix the blues and whites get like 16rb, 8blue, 16 cw, 8 neutral white
    60 degree optics if you get the 48 led kit, 80 for the 36 kit
    thermal adhesive

    then while at Lowes (if you don't wanna solder, get ya a big pack of butt joints to splice the wires together and some heat shrink wrap!

    then read the instructions before they get there so its easier!

    Don't wanna confuse you, but consider ordering a uv kist while you're at it!

    Also if you don't mind soldering save the cash, but if you're lazy like me, get the plug and play kit!;)