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Discussion in 'LED Aquarium Lighting' started by Rawdogz, Apr 11, 2012.

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  1. FatBastad

    FatBastad Zoanthid

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    Hey man. Those kit's seem pretty cool. I'd like to see how it works out.
    Post some pics. I'd consider one for my 10 gal...

    There is a thread on here somewhere where I"ve seen how to do it.
    A bunch of folks have done it so they must have instructions.
     
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  2. cosmo

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    http://www.3reef.com/forums/i-made/diy-parallel-72w-led-fixture-131320.html
    http://www.3reef.com/forums/led-aquarium-lighting/critique-my-parallel-series-layout-130468.html

    That will get ya started on wiring the leds in parallel, I believe. Then the drivers are easy.

    Then this is rapidleds instructions, but should mostly work for you except the wiring the leds in parallel.http://www.vinnymarini.com/pictures/rapid_docs/LED DIY Oveview.pdf

    DO NOT POWER UP YOUR LEDS BEFORE EVERYTHING IS WIRED TOGETHER!!!!!!!!! Also make sure ya test each led to make sure it works before attaching!

    Have fun.;)

    http://www.3reef.com/forums/led-aquarium-lighting/diy-reef-led-video-series-128915.html
     
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  3. Rawdogz

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    @cosmo

    So if I am reading this correctly I need to get another ac adapter to power the pot?
     
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  4. cosmo

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    pod?
     
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  5. Rawdogz

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    the dimmer switch
     
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  6. Rawdogz

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    using terms like i know what am talking about lol ;D::)
     
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  7. cosmo

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    Pot! Potentiometer! Lol

    And yes I believe you do! I never wired one up though!
     
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  8. Rawdogz

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    :) i will pick one up and post some pic later. thanks
     
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  9. cosmo

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    Takes a little longer than ya thought, huh?lol;)
     
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  10. Rawdogz

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    Maybe someone can shade a little light on this for me. I wired up the leds with no problem, powered the dimmer and the drivers. The issue I am having is when I plug in the driver only the blues come on the whites will not,

    I tested every bulb- all of them are good
    I tested the driver on the blues - and the driver is good
    I check over the wiring and all is connect correctly

    Any ideas
     
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