Wide spectrum LED build: ALL IN

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  1. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    I wouldn't worry to much mine do this from time to time when unpluged or off..I e-mailed rapid and they said it was normal because the meanwell drivers hold a little charge.
     
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  2. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Thats what I figured as well. So before I get a hold of the VDM, my plan is to hook up the wallworts to the Apex outlets to control on/off and dim them manually.
     
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  3. insanespain

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    Man this thing is awesome. I haven't been on the forum much lately. I didn't know u were getting turquoise . I can't wait to see a pic with optics. I'm definitely going to add some more colors to mine after seeing this whole build. Probably some pinks and blues.

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  4. exactlyobp

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    I swapped lenses temporarily (for insanespain lol).
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    90 deg optics for the turquoise ordered off eBay.
     
    exactlyobp, Dec 12, 2011
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  5. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    Man that looks really good. Now I'm thinking about leds again, THANKS A LOT! Lol
     
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  6. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    LOL Thanks! Id add blue to your T5 fixture when the time comes 8)
     
    exactlyobp, Dec 12, 2011
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  7. insanespain

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    Lol thanks for the pic! There was too much turquoise on the wall in the first pic to really get a good idea. I'm LOVIN this fixture. I bet its amazing in person. I know dbo will end up with an order from rapid sooner as opposed to later lol.

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  8. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Thanks, it means a lot, bro.

    I was thinking the same thing about DBO. Might as well, sell the T5 when its still brand new!! LOL
     
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  9. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    this is my favorite thread
     
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  10. exactlyobp

    exactlyobp Giant Squid

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    Hey! Thanks! Im enjoying the build as well :)

    Have you upgraded your tank?
     
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