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Old 04-07-2011, 12:52 AM
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Can the Jr dim too? I need it to Dim LED lights

Doesn't say anything about that?

Interesting and cheap will like to see it when it comes out.

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Old 04-07-2011, 03:40 AM
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Default Deltec Protien Skimmer

So I found my next skimmer. LOL. This is a crazy skimmer. I will buy this one day. Just wait till my LED lights is paid for. LOL

WOW

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2opYkKBVP3M

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Old 04-14-2011, 06:05 AM
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Default Got my LEDS. YAY !!!

Hey Guys

Got my LEDs yesterday. Thanks MILAD. Just waiting for my Drivers and Heatsink now.

I was surprised at how small the LEDs were. It's about the size of a quarter. All the photos I've seen made it look so much larger. haha. no wonder people have a hard time soldering these things. Good thing I have my microscope.

Also have the new Apex complete with 2 X PM1 module, 1 X PM2 module and hopefully will get up and running soon.

other than that I will keep you guys posted

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Eric, are you in wainwright by choice or were you sent there?

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Both, moved for work, then quit that job now 4th year apprentice so want to stay here till I finish. Not military. How come you know anyone from here?

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Both, moved for work, then quit that job now 4th year apprentice so want to stay here till I finish. Not military. How come you know anyone from here?

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I grew up about 20 min west of there in Hardisty.

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Hey Guys

Got my LEDs yesterday. Thanks MILAD. Just waiting for my Drivers and Heatsink now.

I was surprised at how small the LEDs were. It's about the size of a quarter. All the photos I've seen made it look so much larger. haha. no wonder people have a hard time soldering these things. Good thing I have my microscope.

Also have the new Apex complete with 2 X PM1 module, 1 X PM2 module and hopefully will get up and running soon.

other than that I will keep you guys posted

Thanks
Erick
Try turning one on. Put two AA or AAA batteries in series and hook them up to one LED and see what happens (negative to negative of the series and positive to positive of the series). Now multiply that by how ever many LEDs you bought.
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Old 04-16-2011, 02:16 AM
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Default GOT MY DRIVERS YAY !!!

So I finally got my 200 Watt TRP Drivers (sort of TRP). Freaking thing was going to take TRP about 7 weeks to get but this guy I met online got them to me in less than 2 weeks. All the way from China. He went Directly to the Manufacturer. I am just waiting on the heatsink which I will pick up end of the month.

I also got an acrylic sheet for potting my LEDs. I was going to use G11 but can't find it. So acrylic will work the same. I will keep you guys posted. Also I might be able to get more of the TRP Drivers if anyone is interested. I'm not sure if this guy will order more or I was the last one. Let me know

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Old 04-16-2011, 03:17 AM
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Default WOW !!! Are they ever BRIGHT !!!

I just powered one on and They are so bright I might have to down size the Design. LOL

I attached 2 X AA batteries in series and attached it to a RB LED and WOW. I got dizzy so did my wife and I only looked at it for 4 secs. It's extremely bright and might have to downsize. We will see.

Also If anyone is interested in LED Drivers let me know he will see what is in stock and let me know when the next order is.

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...I only looked at it for 4 secs. It's extremely bright ...

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