My lights finally arrived! Pictures and a review of the Taotronics LED

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Vinnyboombatz, May 1, 2012.

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  1. jaymostella

    jaymostella Skunk Shrimp

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    Vinny can you steer me in the direction for help with the mods you were referring to. Thanks
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    I believe it involves the addition of a potentiometer but I am definitely not an electrician. You might want to start up your own thread for that question so the led experts can help you.;)It should be as simple as removing the potentiometer and tying the leads or soldering in a digital pot fed by a controller.

    I am pretty sure if you look at jtnova13's tank thread he is in the process of modding his.
     
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  4. jaymostella

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    Thanks...

    I hope you still like your lights as I already ordered mine and anxious to get them.. I enjoyed your pics and look forward to posting some of my own....

    PS - I didnt mean to get your thread off track...
     
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  5. jtnova13

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    I am slacking so hard on modding mine for digital pots. I still haven't "borrowed" a controller from work to try it out.
     
  6. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    O no don't worry. I just wanted you to get the correct answer to your question as you would probably get better answers from the led geeks.lol
    If the info you requested will help someone I am all for it!!;)
    And yes so far I am loving these lights. I only used one fixture on my tank and having an extra really helps my peace of mind.;D
     
  7. Anemone King

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    I just got my lights today :) I got two of them for my 100 gallon & I hope to be using them today :) Best of luck for use both with our new lights :)
     
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  9. Vinnyboombatz

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    Congrats and good luck!!!8) Please let us know how it goes for you.
     
  10. Anemone King

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    I git two of also :)

    Wow they are supper bright I just got my lights to :) Got them over one of my 100 Gallon 60"LX20"HX18"W I think maybe I will only need 4 of them for my 240 its 84"LX24"HX24"W ???
     
  11. Saltynub

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    these lights are amazing. i am very pleased.
     
  12. jaymostella

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    I am excited as I got notification that my lights are scheduled to be delivered today.. When prchased I was told estimated delivery date 5/23/2012-6/3/2012.... I am totally caught off guard by the news today....

    I ordered the dimmable version.. Cant wait to test them out...