DIY LED build

sunoka · #1 12-27-2011, 09:53 PM

Ok I am very new at this still and figured while taking a year to decide what kind of lighting upgrage Im going to build and it will be LED.

Where would I get the best help buying the correct LEDS( Best supplier) and all the goodies( heat sinks drivers ) to go with it for a complete build.

reef_rookie · #2 12-27-2011, 11:07 PM

There is a member on here who goes by the user name is "martinmcnally" He sells LED kits. His web site is www.modularled.ca

The Grizz · #3 12-28-2011, 12:02 AM

Check out my LED build thread, all with Modular LED

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=80996

sunoka · #4 12-28-2011, 01:21 AM

Cost wize is it woth building your own light system vs pre built ??

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Check out my LED build thread, all with Modular LED

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=80996

mseepman · #5 12-28-2011, 01:31 AM

I think it is...on my build I'm saving what I believe are thousands of dollars

The Grizz · #6 12-28-2011, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sunoka

Cost wize is it woth building your own light system vs pre built ??

Definatley cost a helz of a lot less then buying manufactured fixture. I figured that any fixtures store bought for my 8'er would be any where from $4000 - $8000 for what I will be able to do with my back arse heatsinks.

sunoka · #7 12-28-2011, 01:41 AM

After looking at the kit cost there is no comparison in cost LED are cheap to build.

Any extras that came up unkowning ?

The Grizz · #8 12-28-2011, 01:45 AM

With Modular LED there are no "surprise" you need this & this & this.........Martin does a bang up job making sure every thing is right, the 1st time.

sunoka · #9 12-28-2011, 01:48 AM

Nice to hear ! No scr_wing around shipping back and forth.

Thanx guys for all the help.

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

With Modular LED there are no "surprise" you need this & this & this.........Martin does a bang up job making sure every thing is right, the 1st time.

The Grizz · #10 12-28-2011, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sunoka

Nice to hear ! No scr_wing around shipping back and forth.

Thanx guys for all the help.

Any time, e-mail Martin the size of your tank, give him an idea of what you would like & he will put a package together for you.