long term 36" led build thread!

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by needmorecowbell, Apr 3, 2012.

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  1. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    Well, not sure about family owned, but I know every time I have a question, I usually get a response by the owner. Honestly, I've bought from A TON of online vendors for equip and livestock and they are at the top as far as quality and service goes, along with reef cleaners and LA/DD. Can't go wrong with any of them
     
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  3. needmorecowbell

    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    Gotta love reef cleaners.. Buy 10 snails get 200 lol. Great guy, that's where I got my base Rock. If the led is controllable with that controller, I'll definitely be buying From them then. Seems like a really cool product too. I can't wait to see this thing on my tank lol. Sounds much better than my t5s
     
  4. cosmo

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    yeah, I hope ya can add the controller with out splicing the whole fixture up. Being able to have sunrise/ sunset, and control the look of your tank is a great feature of lead's. Even if that doesn't work out, you'll still love leds.
     
  5. needmorecowbell

    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    Well, he said it won't work :/ I'm still happy with the purchase but i was looking forward to the fading effects.
     
  6. needmorecowbell

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    I've talked to a few more people and I've been told you can add a potentiometer to it and it will be compatible. I might have to do that once I make some more money, I hate bidding lol.
     
  7. cosmo

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    That should be cheap, did ya read kevins Taotronics thread! They talked about how to dim them i believe!
     
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    needmorecowbell Torch Coral

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    Ya that's where I found out!
     
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    Alright, I bought them, should ship within 5 days.
     
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    It should be as simple as removing the potentiometer and tying the leads or soldering in a digital pot fed by a controller.

    I will know for sure once I get mine!
     
  12. needmorecowbell

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    Alright! Mine is being shipped but won't be here for a while because the company is in china.