racechase Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 T5's work wonders If you wana trade that thing for some frags (ric and zoos) let me know Link to comment
JBM Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 the 2x9w is in the closet. you should send it to me Link to comment
JBM Posted July 29, 2010 Author Share Posted July 29, 2010 i got a package from reefcleaners today. :ninja: Link to comment
JBM Posted July 29, 2010 Author Share Posted July 29, 2010 -Potrans Power Supply 24v @ 4.2a -8x XR-E RB's -3x XR-E Q5's -2x 1000ma Dimmable Buckpucks w/ potentiometer -3x 1"x1" Computer Fans- -Extra 18awg Pre-cut 3" wires think i got enough stuffs? only gonna run 4 of the XR-E RB's tho. Dont see a need for 8, but it came in a package deal. Link to comment
racechase Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 That sounds legit. was this in the SNS? i think i saw it there and considered it myself Although i think the highest current you wanna run the RB's at is 700mA... 1000mA will certainly run them just fine, it will just shorten their lifespan. I'm 90% sure that tidbit of info came from the LED guy evil. Link to comment
JBM Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 That sounds legit. was this in the SNS? i think i saw it there and considered it myself Although i think the highest current you wanna run the RB's at is 700mA... 1000mA will certainly run them just fine, it will just shorten their lifespan. I'm 90% sure that tidbit of info came from the LED guy evil. This was in the FS section, got a better deal than listed. I already bought a HUGE heatsink (10x7x1) so i didnt need the listed heatsink. Im glad i finally paid of my student loan, so now i can enjoy an extra $80 a week. SO that means more toys for the family & myself. now just the question is; how much will it shorten the lifespan? 30%? 50%? The led's will be over cooled (atleast in my opinion) so im sure that might help. 3 1" fans & a way oversized heatsink. I could always trade my 1000mA for a 700mA. Or just keep it, buy a 700mA & create a cool fuge light. Link to comment
racechase Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I could always trade my 1000mA for a 700mA. Or just keep it, buy a 700mA & create a cool fuge light. I'm not sure by how much exactly, but i like that idea Link to comment
JBM Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 But I just realized something about that last brain fart. I don't have a fuge. I have cheato inside my display. Maybe I'll build a light for my friends Pico that he hasn't started yet. I only gave him the tank for Christmas. Its still sitting in the box it was shipped in...... yea that's what I'll do. Link to comment
racechase Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 But I just realized something about that last brain fart. I don't have a fuge. I have cheato inside my display. The friend idea is good though, gifts are always nice Link to comment
JBM Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Package is on the way. Got to order the thermal pads from Nano-tuners. Link to comment
JBM Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 package arrived with the box O leds & stuffs Ordered the Pads from nano-tuners. now just to get creative & build something Link to comment
racechase Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 YO THATS AWSOM! Also, i found the specs on the RB's. CREE themselves say their max is 1000mA. thats the same as the CW. So i think you'll be fine with your buckpuck Link to comment
JBM Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 YO THATS AWSOM! Also, i found the specs on the RB's. CREE themselves say their max is 1000mA. thats the same as the CW. So i think you'll be fine with your buckpuck i found the same thing with your findings, a employee from bulbtronics in the city said 1000 mA would be fine. never knew this stuff was so small. Link to comment
JBM Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 so i have my lay out. 2 strings: rb w rb w w rb w rb came up with a 2 1/4" spacing between each led from left to right. came up with a 3" spacing up & down. That'll give me just shy of 2" of spacing on each side top & bottom for a led rope (moon light) Link to comment
wimby Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 No idea what you are talking about. But sounds like it"s going to be great when it"s done Giggle Link to comment
racechase Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I'd make them closer together or blending might be a problem, something like 1.5 inches apart max. the heat will spread throughout the whole heatsink don't worry Link to comment
JBM Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 I'd make them closer together or blending might be a problem, something like 1.5 inches apart max. the heat will spread throughout the whole heatsink don't worry i spaced them out due to coverage. im afraid it wont cover the tank well Link to comment
racechase Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 how high up is the fixture gona be? mines ~2 inches off the water, all LED's within a 6" width of one another, and spectacular coverage on a 14" tank Link to comment
JBM Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 how high up is the fixture gona be? mines ~2 inches off the water, all LED's within a 6" width of one another, and spectacular coverage on a 14" tank about the same. my tank "display" is 12x8 Link to comment
racechase Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Yeah if i were you i would make them a bit closer on the heatsink Link to comment
JBM Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 well my thermal pads came in today. So i'll take all my supplies with me to work (working a midnight) so i'll have plenty of time to work on my fixture) 1.5" spacing side by side? what about up & down? same thing? Link to comment
racechase Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 side by side id say 1.5" max, front to back 1.5ish. the natural optics on these LED's cover a lot Link to comment
JBM Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 my stupid ass forgot the box o goodies on the way out. now i'll have nothing to do tonight. MEH, tomorrow night i'll remember to bring the box o stuffs, so can build my led creation Link to comment
JBM Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 pichers later im bringing my box of stuff with me to work Link to comment
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