225 Gallon DIY LED BUILD Tank Shots with New True Violet Modification.

[themastr]

Hey milad what do you mean Link the stripper? Like where I got it? or a video on how it works?

let me know

thanks
Erick

[jthunder]

Nice looking build, I'm midway through my build as well, just got the LEDs all fired up and tested for the first time tonight. I've got a 240g 6' x 24"x 26" and I'm doing 84 LEDs (42 XM-L Cool Whites and 42 XR-E Royal Blues) running off a meanwell HLG-240-48A. I'm not planning on doing optics, but I'm really interested to see how your build works out.

Cheers!

[Milad]

Originally Posted by themastr

Hey milad what do you mean Link the stripper? Like where I got it? or a video on how it works?

let me know

thanks
Erick

link to it on the paladin site would be good
Also how does it work, why is it better than the other strippers?

[themastr]

Hey Milad

Here is the link,

http://www.paladin-tools.com/view_to...&parent_id=169

This stripper is fast and easy to use. The one thing I like about it is it doesn't bend my wires while I hold it. Usually I have to hold the wires so I can cut a small part of the tip. but this one here just cuts it smoothly. all my wires are still straight with no bends.

Easy and a life saver. I saved tons of time. Approx ($100)

Thanks
Erick

[themastr]

So I finished mounting all the LEDS and now just need to wire the CW and NW. I am waiting for color coded wires so it's easier for me to trouble shoot. I also got a hanging bracket welded and constructed out of aluminium angle brackets. Take a look at the photos.
Tomorrow I will see if I can ohm test all the wires I've done so far. Then maybe fire up the RB. We will see.
I used a hot glue gun to temporarily hold the wires in place. I will epoxy the wires later on once everything is tested and working. I will then glue on the 60 degree optics and then coat everything with Super Dope ( supposed to prevent any arching I think ! ) Hopefully it will work. LOL


http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/29981...BUILD?h=77ee11

Let me know if you guys have any other cool Ideas I can use for the build.


thanks
erick

[lpsreefer]

wow, it looks good! looking forward to see what it looks like on!

[themastr]

I have one last string of CW and NW to wire up and test before I put on my optics and Super Corona Dope everything.

I tested the RB and the CW and all was perfect except one LED that had the bulb gone. Defective or blew up not sure. LOL Anyways here is the fixture with the lights lit up. I have them dimmable but this setting was set to the lowest setting possible. Way too bright.



http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/29981...BUILD?h=77ee11

enjoy

thanks
erick

[The Codfather]

Ive been following this for a while now, all I can say is wow. I was considering starting one myself, but electronics has never been my strong point. You'll have to keep us informed on your results.
Bob