Minimalistic multichip DIY LED build
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Phishguy
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I saw these LEDs and had the same thought before. I'm happy that someone is more brave than me to try this out. I'll be watching and asking questions. I don't think I'm the only one who would love to know what drivers you are using and if you are supplementing with other LEDs for color or t5's etc. nice work!!
maglofster
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maglofster
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Yeah, I'm really frustrated right now because one package (with the large drivers and lenses amongst other things) is apparently lost on it's way from Hong Kong to me. So I have finished my 50W lights but not the larger ones.
As soon as I get the rest of the stuff I will have the lights up and running including a guide within 48 hours.
maglofster
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I'm not sure it's ok to post the Ebay seller here but PM me and you will get the adress for the LED's. 
maglofster
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Yes, I just got a message that the package has been found and awaiting customs clearance. So if I'm lucky I'll get it within a week.
maglofster
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Ok, this is really cool!
I have been in contact with a guy working at a public aquarium, and he´s going to do some test with a similar setup in their large Shark tank. He´s going to use a more concentrated lens to see how far down the light will go.
I have been in contact with a guy working at a public aquarium, and he´s going to do some test with a similar setup in their large Shark tank. He´s going to use a more concentrated lens to see how far down the light will go.
stormrider27
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See post #31
"The Aqua Medic MH:s hanging over the tank are 250w each. The 50Ws are not equal to them, but a 100W chip would be I think. As soon as I get those drivers home I will do another series of pictures and will include the MH's as a reference. "
dwolson2
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I had seen that post, I guess I mis read it(I thought 50 was to little the 100 just a tad too much, since LED's tend to put out a little more par/visible bightness than MH)
SUMMERS
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Rick I went with the standard waterproof driver that the seller had. It was $47 shipped for the driver and led. Wanted to get the "proper" driver initially to make sure I could spec out a DIY driver correctly.
I will be building a dimmable driver soon.
I bought a 90 degree 44mm optic and a 78mm optic. Want to see which gives better coverage for me. There are a ton of optics out there from what I see.
I will be building a dimmable driver soon.
I bought a 90 degree 44mm optic and a 78mm optic. Want to see which gives better coverage for me. There are a ton of optics out there from what I see.
