Diy led - Page 3

flworkd · 12/26/2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CMcNeil

is that led panel you are working on big enough to cover the entire tank,or is that just for one half of the tank?either way it is looking good.can i ask why you chose the 40 degree optics?when i was researching my led setup,the manufacturer of my LED kit did optics tests and got the highest PAR from the 70 degree optics.so i went with 70 degree optics since i do plan on having some SPS in my tank.oh and maybe i missed it in the thread but are you going to fan cool the aluminum beams you mounted your LED's too?

not 40 degree. 60 degree, no need fan too cool , but I have a ceiling fan

flworkd · 12/26/2010, 10:27 PM

more pictures

also I just find out I using less power.

killerbee181 · 12/26/2010, 10:33 PM

looks great how does it look in person?

cabezon2469 · 12/26/2010, 10:33 PM

Awesome.

You didntkeep the old blue LEDs for accent or moonlight?

flworkd · 12/26/2010, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cabezon2469

Awesome.

You didntkeep the old blue LEDs for accent or moonlight?

I think I have to keep it for accent and moonlight

reefrubble · 12/27/2010, 04:58 AM

I need to get my butt in gear . I have too many things going on at one time , with my up grade .

reefrubble · 12/27/2010, 06:09 AM

Jae , That looks Awesome . Now That you have all the fixtures over your tank , it looks really bright . The color tempture looks super , as well .

You need to start threads on the DIY forum , and the lighting forum .

xxiprxx · 12/27/2010, 10:58 AM

What's your source for these LEDs?

GUILLO1 · 12/27/2010, 06:06 PM

did you spray something on the exposed wires to protect them? When are you gettingsome PAR readings. What type of lighting did you have before and how do the LEDs compare?

flworkd · 12/27/2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GUILLO1

did you spray something on the exposed wires to protect them? When are you gettingsome PAR readings. What type of lighting did you have before and how do the LEDs compare?

I had 24 54W T5
first electric .. it was use around 14A /H for light( T5 and Blue Led. and Tunz
now 440 3W led and blue LED and Tunz. using less then 9A/H

less heat then T5..
Power supply run warm ( almost no heat.)
lots more light then T5

I don't have a PAR meter.
I still waiting for PAR meter

I didn't spray anything yet? (brand name?)

flworkd · 12/27/2010, 06:25 PM

GUILLO1 · 12/27/2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by flworkd

I didn't spray anything yet? (brand name?)

its called LED Seal and it will protect all exposed wires from corrosion.
http://www.*********.com/forums/reef...-led-seal.html

flworkd · 12/27/2010, 09:14 PM

I'm going to order royal blue LEDs
anybody want to get some? Let me know.

wavelength of 440-450nm 700mA, 120degree, At price of USD1.28/pc.

flworkd · 12/27/2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GUILLO1

its called LED Seal and it will protect all exposed wires from corrosion.
http://www.*********.com/forums/reef...-led-seal.html

Thanks.. I will get one or two.

GUILLO1 · 12/27/2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by flworkd

I'm going to order royal blue LEDs
anybody want to get some? Let me know.

wavelength of 440-450nm 700mA, 120degree, At price of USD1.28/pc.

I told you you should put some blue LEDs. Is it to white for you?

cabezon2469 · 12/27/2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by flworkd

I'm going to order royal blue LEDs
anybody want to get some? Let me know.

wavelength of 440-450nm 700mA, 120degree, At price of USD1.28/pc.

what did you do, 3 rows of 8? 24 for me then. can you order the power supply too?

flworkd · 12/28/2010, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GUILLO1

I told you you should put some blue LEDs. Is it to white for you?

not really.. color is good... but i'm used to blue for accent.

GUILLO1 · 12/28/2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CMcNeil

when i was researching my led setup,the manufacturer of my LED kit did optics tests and got the highest PAR from the 70 degree optics.

Where did you get this information from? I am trying to decide what optics to get for the LED fixture I'm going to make. I plan on placing the fixture about 13" above the water.

CMcNeil · 12/28/2010, 06:17 PM

Reef LED lights.com

GUILLO1 · 12/28/2010, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CMcNeil

Reef LED lights.com

they never tested a 40 degree

CMcNeil · 12/28/2010, 06:58 PM

I can only imagine that the 40 degree optic would give a wider spread and less PAR.Just my opinion based on pure speculation.

GUILLO1 · 12/28/2010, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CMcNeil

I can only imagine that the 40 degree optic would give a wider spread and less PAR.Just my opinion based on pure speculation.

actually the bigger the number the wider the spread.

CMcNeil · 12/28/2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GUILLO1

actually the bigger the number the wider the spread.

good to know,im new to LED's and this is the first time i have used them.the great thing about the optics is that they are cheap enough to swap out if you dont like your current setup.

reefrubble · 12/29/2010, 07:01 AM

I saw Jae's tank With just the 18,000-20,000 K LEDs , and to me it looks like a tank with just MH 20,000 K radiums . If you like more blue , add some RB LEDs . If you want Blue for Dusk , and Dawn then add some RB LEDs .

josephv · 12/29/2010, 08:33 PM

I installed my 88 3 w led display today and wow. The shimmer is back.Thanks Jae for all your help. I'm currently working on another 88 -3 watt display And soon 2 -22ea -3w royal blue displays.

12/26/2010, 10:27 PM	#52
flworkd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, Florida Posts: 353	more pictures also I just find out I using less power. __________________ Jae Kang Current Tank Info: DIY 4'x 8' Reef / Royal Alpha 300 cone skimmer / DIY LED

12/26/2010, 10:33 PM	#54
cabezon2469 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 620	Awesome. You didntkeep the old blue LEDs for accent or moonlight? Last edited by cabezon2469; 12/26/2010 at 10:39 PM.

12/27/2010, 04:58 AM	#56
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Myers , Fl. Posts: 5,718	I need to get my butt in gear . I have too many things going on at one time , with my up grade . __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer . I do not have a tank at this time . I sold the 300 Gal. system

12/27/2010, 06:09 AM	#57
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Myers , Fl. Posts: 5,718	Jae , That looks Awesome . Now That you have all the fixtures over your tank , it looks really bright . The color tempture looks super , as well . You need to start threads on the DIY forum , and the lighting forum . __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer . I do not have a tank at this time . I sold the 300 Gal. system

12/27/2010, 06:25 PM	#61
flworkd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, Florida Posts: 353	__________________ Jae Kang Current Tank Info: DIY 4'x 8' Reef / Royal Alpha 300 cone skimmer / DIY LED

12/26/2010, 10:33 PM	#53
killerbee181 Here fishy fishy! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 728	looks great how does it look in person?

12/27/2010, 10:58 AM	#58
xxiprxx Moved On Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 358	What's your source for these LEDs?

12/27/2010, 06:06 PM	#59
GUILLO1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Central Coast Posts: 692	did you spray something on the exposed wires to protect them? When are you gettingsome PAR readings. What type of lighting did you have before and how do the LEDs compare?

12/27/2010, 09:14 PM	#63
flworkd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Land O' Lakes, Florida Posts: 353	I'm going to order royal blue LEDs anybody want to get some? Let me know. wavelength of 440-450nm 700mA, 120degree, At price of USD1.28/pc. __________________ Jae Kang Current Tank Info: DIY 4'x 8' Reef / Royal Alpha 300 cone skimmer / DIY LED

12/28/2010, 06:17 PM	#69
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,368	Reef LED lights.com __________________ Deep Blue 28g rimless, AI Prime LED,Vortech MP-10,SCA-301 skimmer, Tunze 1073.04 return pump,Tunze nano osmolator, 10g glass sump,Ehiem 100w heater,RK Lite. SPS dominant reef

12/28/2010, 06:58 PM	#71
CMcNeil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St.Petersburg,Florida Posts: 7,368	I can only imagine that the 40 degree optic would give a wider spread and less PAR.Just my opinion based on pure speculation. __________________ Deep Blue 28g rimless, AI Prime LED,Vortech MP-10,SCA-301 skimmer, Tunze 1073.04 return pump,Tunze nano osmolator, 10g glass sump,Ehiem 100w heater,RK Lite. SPS dominant reef

12/29/2010, 07:01 AM	#74
reefrubble Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Myers , Fl. Posts: 5,718	I saw Jae's tank With just the 18,000-20,000 K LEDs , and to me it looks like a tank with just MH 20,000 K radiums . If you like more blue , add some RB LEDs . If you want Blue for Dusk , and Dawn then add some RB LEDs . __________________ Ted Proud member of SHARK (Spring Hill Area Reef Keepers ) Proud member of TBRC (Tampa Bay Reef Club ) Save the reefs , Grow your own Current Tank Info: Marineland 300 DD Tank Custom metal stand , and canopy DIY LED lighting I-Tech Super Beast skimmer . I do not have a tank at this time . I sold the 300 Gal. system

12/29/2010, 08:33 PM	#75
josephv Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: wesley chapel fl Posts: 1,102	I installed my 88 3 w led display today and wow. The shimmer is back.Thanks Jae for all your help. I'm currently working on another 88 -3 watt display And soon 2 -22ea -3w royal blue displays.

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