Track lighting vs Moisture ?

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  1. BoBo65

    BoBo65 Torch Coral

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    Hey guys so I'm thinking of going with track lighting over my tank however I'm a lil scared of the moisture and humidity, any one have any input on how to protect it or???
     
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    Bump 4 input
     
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    For splashing a transparent acrylic sheet could be installed on the track, bellow the lights to act as a shield.

    As far as evaporation goes.... I'm not really sure. if its the lights u got from.the "Spread the word out" contest, you don't want to box them in any way as they will overheat. Unless u install a fan blowing the hot air out of the box u use on each light.

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    I have my led about 9 inches abouve my 20 gallon and have seen no creep or ill effects so IME as long as you have them about 6-9 inches above the tank you should be fine.
     
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    What the heck i already replied to this. lol.

    I had suggested the insulation like they put in windows.
     
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    I know Seano haha I was at work posting from my phone and It double posted it... my bad guys, Oh but yeah I don't think it will really be a problem I think I'm just going to wrap it in black electrical tape once I get the LED's where I want them, that way everything will be protected from any random splashes
     
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    Sounds like that will work great.
     
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    What you have to be careful about is the traces that the fixtures connect to on the tracking is made of copper. I would recommend coating the traces and the connections on the fixtures with dielectrical grease.

    That will prevent corrosion and possible toxins dripping into your tank over time.

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