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Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by tom.n.day, Jan 9, 2012.

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  1. hingedthinker

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    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    I noticed you mentioned putting different strings at different mA rates. How/Why would I do this?
     
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    XP whites and XP blues have different max mA. White: 1,500mA, blue:1,000mA.

    Youd have to open up the driver after you hook up to the LEDs and turn and adjust the mA using the digital multimeter. This is the reference post by my mentor.
     
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    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    what if I don't do that?
     
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    OOh I would. Meanwell drivers are SUPPOSED to be adjusted to 1,300mA, but Ive heard that it had been way more than that, besides its too much for the royal blues and blues.
     
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    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    How do I measure the mA with a non-digital multi meter? I see the knob to adjust it but I don't know how many clicks or anything. I am so close, yet so far away! lol

    I definitely need to get you a beer Sir!
     
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  9. exactlyobp

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    It doesnt have to be a digital one. The SVR2 knob is VERY touchy. Do you know how to measure amperage? The PDF shows how to use the digital meter as well, and in theory, its the same thing.
     
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    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    I don't know how far on the meter 100 or 1000 is
     
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