Switching from MH to Par38 (now rapidled diy)

Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by DBOSHIBBY, Jun 17, 2011.

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  1. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    I like it. Would look really finished and clean IMO

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    insanespain, Jun 17, 2011
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  2. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    These lamps (at least the Boost ones are not meant to be in any kind of even partially enclosed fixture. The fixture shown, while incredibly appealing, will not work well for your setup as heat building will be an issue. Unless you totally remove the valence from the fixture - in which case you can probably get a cheaper fixture as the valences look like they would add money.

    Bottom line: just as long as the only part of the lamp that is covered is the screw-in socket threads - then you will be just fine.
     
    M-Ocean Man, Jun 17, 2011
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  3. thepanfish

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    Why not talk to Jeff at ReefSolutions. He knows his LEDs through and through.
    Evilc66 is in Madison Heights I believe, so you could go talk to him.
     
    thepanfish, Jun 17, 2011
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  4. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    what are the chances that that guy lives within a mile from me lol
    ill try to see if i can contact him.
    do they carry them at the store?
     
    DBOSHIBBY, Jun 17, 2011
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  5. Tadpole1mill

    Tadpole1mill Purple Spiny Lobster

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    The par38's from nanocustoms that i mentioned are made by him! :p (evil)
     
    Tadpole1mill, Jun 17, 2011
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  6. thepanfish

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    No, he has AIs but he's had a bunch of LESs.
     
    thepanfish, Jun 17, 2011
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  7. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    Well I think I'm going to run 6 rapid leds.
    I should be ordering them this week.
    On a side note, how much do 2 175w halides with reef fanatic ballast and 2 t5 retros go for? Lol I gotta sell this stuff after I get the par38s.
     
    DBOSHIBBY, Jun 19, 2011
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  8. thepanfish

    thepanfish Flying Squid

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    Post it on Marine Aquarium Society of Michigan, Michigan Reef Club
     
    thepanfish, Jun 19, 2011
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  9. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    ya im going to post it a few places, problem is i dont even know what there worth lol
     
    DBOSHIBBY, Jun 20, 2011
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  10. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    Well the more i reasearch the more im looking into the rapid led 48 Ultra Premium LED DIY Kit with Dimmable Drivers.

    i would probably run 2 Drilled and Tapped 4.25" x 16" Heat Sink for 24 LEDs.
    i also am looking into the DDC-01 PWM Controller.
    if i am reading this right i will only need one of these controllers to control both colors of leds?? and the intensity of each?
    i will be running these in my canopy with 60 degree optics.

    any input will help greatly as my eyes and fingers are sore from searching and reading so much lol
     
    DBOSHIBBY, Jun 29, 2011
    DBOSHIBBY, Jun 29, 2011
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