meanwell driver group buy.

[madkat]

Are they self contained drivers or will I need an external power supply?

 

[ghellin]

Self contained, ac plug on one side the other side has a dimming cable and led output.

 

[ghellin]

Bump anyone else need in?

 

[cjilge]

ghellin, I'm out. I found a power supply local my motors are good but the pumps are not. I'm going to play around with them to see if I can get them to work if not no skin off my back. Thanks again!

 

[ghellin]

Ok cool good luck!

 

[SuperNoob]

I would like in but also need help. I have a 60great gallon oceanic, basically a taller 40b 36x18x22. I would like to do the sunrise/sunset thing. I'm not exactly sure what method of control to use but since I am starting from scratch might as well do it right the first time. Thanks for helping a brotha out.

 

[ghellin]

Are you in the Oklahoma city area? How many LEDs do you want, what dimming method is best for you reef keeper or DIY arduino or some other way.

 

[SuperNoob]

Are you in the Oklahoma city area? How many LEDs do you want, what dimming method is best for you reef keeper or DIY arduino or some other way.

I am a club member I just don't make it to many meetings. as far as number of LEDs I'm not sure but I do plan to keep a full mixed reef SPS/LPS softies and a herd of clams, so I'm pretty open to suggestions. I would like to have enough lighting to keep everything alive without shortening the life of the LEDs, if that makes sence. I was kinda hoping you had some kind of basic plan already in use. as far as controller I'm leaning towards a reef keeper just because it's all done already and the units aren't that expensive. Is there a way to "tune" the color and control a sunup/sundown or is it one or the other? sorry if it seems as if I'm putting it all off on you but I really don't have any experience with LEDs, I'm just tired of shelling out $150 every year in T-5s and PCs for my tanks. Mathmatically LEDs end up being cheaper, I think...

 

[SuperNoob]

Oh and on a side note I think we have the same tank, with the exception of mine not being typically reef ready. i also did the drilled overflow from Glass-holes .com to make mine easier to plumb.

 

[ghellin]

On that size tank I would use 30 to 36 LEDs which would typically require 3 ELN-60-48 drivers. As far as dimming if you plan to use a reef keeper you would want to go with the analog dimming style driver which is the "D' version, this will work with the reef keeper ALC module and or let you dim with a potentiometer for manual dimming. The ELNs are about $28 in the group buy plus we would all split shipping.

 

[SuperNoob]

On that size tank I would use 30 to 36 LEDs which would typically require 3 ELN-60-48 drivers. As far as dimming if you plan to use a reef keeper you would want to go with the analog dimming style driver which is the "D' version, this will work with the reef keeper ALC module and or let you dim with a potentiometer for manual dimming. The ELNs are about $28 in the group buy plus we would all split shipping.

Ok I have done a little looking and shawne has a set up very similar to what i am wanting my question is this, would it be a better decision to buy the bigger driver you have suggested to others in this thread for the expandability option or to get just enough to do what shawne has. And would i be able to run what shawne has AND red/violet or would i need seperate drivers? I'm sorry for running you into the ground on this but I just want to do it once and be done the right way.

 

[ghellin]

The ELNs are the best choice for what you are wanting. Reds, blues, violets, greens, and others can be added to any string of LEDs as long as it does not cause the total forward voltage of your string to be more than what the driver will provide. Also the color LEDs may have different max currents so if you add a violet that can only handle 700mA to a string of XPG whites that can handle 1.5A the string could only handle a max of 700mA.

Also you can always add a string of different color LEDs on a seperate driver if you want to be able to dim the colors on their own string.

Hope that helps

 

[ghellin]

Ok so i am ordering drivers for myself for sure anyone other than shawne need in on this? I would like to order next Monday the 23rd so if you want in I will be able to collect your money at the meeting or I accept paypal. Let me know thanks!