Reefkid88 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Does anyone know of anyone in the states has a heatsink that looks remotely close to AquaStyles ? For anyone whom doesn't know what they look like: Link to comment
Horerczy Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Just aquastyle as far as I know Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Just aquastyle as far as I know Damn,that sucks. I love these heatsinks. I've been searching all damn night for something similar and can't lol. Link to comment
CrazyEyes Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I think I've been bit by the diy bug again. I was just looking at these too. Link to comment
Marc.The.Shark Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/251790492835?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Damn,that sucks. I love the loo I think I've been bit by the diy bug again. I was just looking at these too. They're sexy right ? I've wanted one for so long. http://www.ebay.com/itm/251790492835?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Those are super nice,but damn that's expensive. The only next thing I can find is this: Link to comment
CrazyEyes Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I wanted to use something like this. Link to comment
Horerczy Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I prefer to look at things like asis when wanting a unibody. Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 I wanted to use something like this. Where the hell did you find that ? I wish they came in something like 2.5"-3" or so wide so you can do clusters. Link to comment
CrazyEyes Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 The Asis is honestly the best looking option. Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 I prefer to look at things like asis when wanting a unibody. I love the look of their heatsinks too,but the price for a "budget" light,just isn't there with the prices. Link to comment
CrazyEyes Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Where the hell did you find that ? I wish they came in something like 2.5"-3" or so wide so you can do clusters. A few nights ago at like 3am I was looking for heatsinks and googled led heatsinks and it came up. Link to comment
CrazyEyes Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I love the look of their heatsinks too,but the price for a "budget" light,just isn't there with the prices. Exactly how I feel. I want to go the diy route again with v3 pucks but if I was to use an asis heatsink Id might aswell spend the extra money and have Dave build me a light. Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 A few nights ago at like 3am I was looking for heatsinks and googled led heatsinks and it came up. I see they come in black too,which is sleek. I saw this one too,it just sucks they are 1" wide.... http://www.diytrade.com/china/pd/11550871/Aluminum_led_profile_with_frosted_cover.html#normal_img So true though... And buy budget,I mean like under $200 for the whole light.. Right now at led,drivers,controller cost I only at $135... So $80 or more for a heatsink is just not in the equation. Link to comment
CrazyEyes Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 That enclosure I had from Rapid was nice for the price. Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 That enclosure I had from Rapid was nice for the price. You had the premium one right ? $40 isn't all that bad. I take it you got rid of that one already ? Link to comment
ajmckay Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Hot-sale-xl-brand-aluminum-heat-sink/1735306_32304974203.html Link to comment
Horerczy Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 You kids and your cheap DIY lights. I always go big and expensive even when I cut costs. I usually design lights with a minimum cost of $300. Link to comment
CrazyEyes Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I haven't been a kid for a long time. Not everyone can afford a $100 heatsink. They're nice and look great but not feasible for everyone. Link to comment
Horerczy Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Me either I just got used to saying things like that when I realized half the people I work with are 8 years younger than me. >.> Link to comment
CrazyEyes Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I hear you there man. I remember the first time I referred to an 18-20 year old as a kid. Makes me realize how old I've gotten. Link to comment
blasterman Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 The Kicker for me is the Asis and RapidLED sinks have much thicker baseplates, and this means far better heat distribution. Some of the sinks listed here have pretty thin bases, and based on past experience working with the same thickness aluminum rail (local foundry in town sells it for dirt cheap) you need constant airflow on it to stay out of trouble. Then again I rarely use 3watt LED's anymore. Link to comment
DaveFason Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 You really get what you pay for. I would say save up two weeks more and spend the money on a ASIS/CNCREEF heatsink. Drink two less six packs, one less dinner out and lay off a coral or two. -Dave Link to comment
Reefkid88 Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 You really get what you pay for. I would say save up two weeks more and spend the money on a ASIS/CNCREEF heatsink. Drink two less six packs, one less dinner out and lay off a coral or two. -Dave Eh,I'm not a beer person anymore lol. But,you always know what to say Dave Link to comment
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