My T5/LED Build

[1MP3R1AL]

Fixture: 6 bulb T5. (from front: Blue+ | Purple+ | Coral+ | LED | Blue+ | Actinic | Blue+)
LED: 2 Nano Box V3 13UP's, 2 Mean Well ELN-60-48D's controlled from Apex.

Unmolested T5 fixture awaiting surgery. Poor guy.

Let's get busy!

After cutting off the middle divider, this is where the 13UP's will go.

Bracing the fixture frame so my custom bent 1/2 tubing can be installed. Notice the center is aluminum. This is where the 2 13UP's will be installed.

Test fit with the reflectors on, looks good!

More to come!

 

[1MP3R1AL]

Went to Home Depot to pick up some 1/2" pipe. I found the pipe bender convienitnly right next to the pipe. During my second bend I also found a wide eyed Home Depot employee come running towards me. As soon as he made it to me I was already done bending.

Also picked up a few 1/2" clamps to hold the pipe in place.

Here it is mocked up.

Everything fits nicely.

Next comes a test fit. Also waiting on those 13UP's

 

[1MP3R1AL]

Thanks Dave!

Flawless.

 

[jedimasterben]

So the LEDs are going on that tiny strip of aluminum? Are you actively cooling it?

 

[1MP3R1AL]

I am having a buddy CNC 2 heatsinks. Just waiting on those and the Noctua fan to arrive.

 

[jeffesaurusrex]

You might wanna think about running a couple fans through it

Edit: never mind, didn't see you already ordered one.