Diy led!

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

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  1. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    So your saying don't order the kit. Order pieces seperatly? Will that be cheaper? OK ill have to look into it more.
     
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    no order the kit, its cheaper!

    you can just change up the options/colors in the kit when you order!
     
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    Does the kit come with a controller? Will I just not be using it and replacing it with the typhoon one?
     
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    no it doesn't come with a controller, that is something you have to add! They have one for sale on there or potentiometers!
     
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    So typhoon or one on sale? Lol can I buy the heat sinks from the guy with the kit?
     
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    yeah, rapid had cool black anodized heatsinks for a good price that has slots for a splash guard!
     
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    What do I use for a splash guard? Lol sorry noob when it comes to this stuff
     
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    just take the heatsink before you wire it up to loses and have some lexan or glass cut for it!
     
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    Wouldnt that lessen the intensity of the leds? But guess if it saves them its worth it lol
     
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    The guy responded if I wanted a dimmable or non dimmable system. And how high would the light be above the tank?