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Old 02-26-2012, 06:28 AM
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Default IKEA LED lights added to JBJ canopy

4 10" RGB LED strips with a mini transformer and controller for $40, I had to give them a shot. The remotely wired controller allows you to choose any color on constant or a random change with or without fade.

I also rewired the canopy and the PC ballast to allow or better timing options. I added a single gang timer right in to the ballast to control the PC lights only and direct wired the fans and the moonlight LEDs. Eliminates the all on or all off deal from the factory.

Just finished up and things look pretty cool. The IKEA LEDs are bright enough to add some color even while the 2 36 watt PCs are on and really make things glow on their own.

These are called "dioder" lights at IKEA and they have flexible versions as well.

Pics to follow.

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