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Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 3:11 pm
by Snakeman
I don't think they would look as good facing into the refector. I love how the make stuff glow in the tank. You can get a 24 volt transformer at radio shack that is rated I think at 1000 ma, so you don't have to put so many leads. You are going to have to put 4 lead each with a resister with a 24volt if you run 6 leds on each lead. You will just be under you Ma rating at 960ma.
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2003 7:26 pm
by Scott
I just found a CHMSL assembly for a Tahoe. It has 15 LED's. I am trying to figure out if I can just solder new LED's in place, but the resistance doesn't seem right. There are 5 sets of 3 LED's (parallel circuits) that join and go to three parallel circuits that each have one 15 ohm resistors, after they join there are two parallel circuits that each have 2 5 ohm resistors and each has one diode. Using a 12 V power source I will have like 35mA through each LED. I think I can use a 6V power source though to ge tthe 20 mA. Total circuit rsistance is only 10.1 ohms. The circuit is kind of hard to describe, so I will try and get it scanned so I can post it here. Has anyone tried 15 LED's?
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2003 8:11 am
by Brandon
Some of the super bright ones are good for 40ma peak , so it might be right.
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2003 5:38 pm
by Xster
Hey Jason, thanks for the blue moon lights man, it looks good. I just put it over my tank the angled it 45 degrees down and towards the front. It looks good!!!!! I just need to figure out for to permanently mount it now.
Thanks again!!! I owe you one!
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2003 2:15 pm
by tbmoore
How long did it take for the lights to come in.. I just ordered 100 of the led's. Was wondering how long it took to get the leds after pay pal sent the money.. Thanks terry
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 1:59 pm
by Xster
If he sends it right away, it will be 5 business days max.
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:15 pm
by tbmoore
Got a confirmation on my light order today and tracking #. I ordered 100 led's if anyone needs some.I think I am going to use about 50 on two tanks both 240gal reefs. If my math is correct that leaves 50 bulbs. I ended up paying $.65 each including shipping. Also I got a 12volt / 3amp power supply for $23 which should handle a few more lights. Bulbs should be here by end of the wk.. What did you use to mount the lights with. and where did you purchase?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:30 pm
by Snakeman
I got a piece of clear plastic corner molding from home depot. You can get it in the wall paper/window shade department. They come in 4ft and 8ft sections. Cost about .50cent a foot. It's just 3/4 clear plastic angle, easy to cut and drill.
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 9:34 pm
by tbmoore
Sounds great..Thanks..terry
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2003 10:21 pm
by evermann
I understand it all easy and everything, but if somebody makes me on for a 75g I will pay them