Mawnkey's rapidled build

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Mawnkey, Jan 26, 2012.

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  1. Mawnkey

    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    I went with the meanwell eln60 48p. I'm using a DDC 01 PWM controller to dim my lights
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Wow, I didn't know he was offering heat sinks like those now.

    I wonder where the inspiration came from.... :D

    Where's my royalty money?
     
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    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    LOL evolved, did you paint yours black?
     
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    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    Okay so I'm wanting to hang them from the ceiling but have no idea how to find studs on the ceiling because my stud finder won't work on the textured surface. Any ideas?
     
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    Can you get into the attic and do a little measuring or is there a floor above? You may find you need to put some pieces of 2x4 between joists to get them hung where you want. Or you could use "L" brackets off the wall and hang from them.
     
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    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    How do you anodize something? And yea it looks a lot like yours
     
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    Mawnkey Ritteri Anemone

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    Coylee I think I might be able to get a look at the attic thanks for the advice
     
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    unbekownst to me! I'm getting ready for a DIY build myself! Reefwerks sucks!
     
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    Take it to a shop which does anodizing.