100gal Build: New Pics

mseepman · #1 09-14-2011, 03:12 PM

Just a quick question...are you using any kind of nylon or other non-conductive material between the stars and the screws. I have been researching DIY fixtures for over a year and read hundreds of builds...almost all of the ones where screws went directly to the star resulted in shorts and a lot of re-work. You may have them there and I just don't see them.

Even these would work: http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=61...tech.com%20Ltd

sphelps · #2 09-14-2011, 04:32 PM

Yeah there are very small washers and I've tested each one for shorts.

sphelps · #3 09-14-2011, 04:56 PM

Although I just went and retested and I did find one short so now I'm a little concerned. I think I'm going to go get some wider washers to be on the safe side. Thanks for the heads up!

StirCrazy · #4 09-14-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

Although I just went and retested and I did find one short so now I'm a little concerned. I think I'm going to go get some wider washers to be on the safe side. Thanks for the heads up!

get nylon screws. easier

Steve

sphelps · #5 09-14-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by StirCrazy

get nylon screws. easier

Steve

Not when you include tapping that many holes.

lastlight · #6 09-14-2011, 06:27 PM

I can't imagine any of this being easy on account of your paws!

Off to a great start there. The welding stuff is way over my head but looks impressive. You have thermal paste under those directly on the aluminum as well?

sphelps · #7 09-14-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

I can't imagine any of this being easy on account of your paws!

Off to a great start there. The welding stuff is way over my head but looks impressive. You have thermal paste under those directly on the aluminum as well?

Yeah definitely harder without thumbs!

Thanks and yes there is thermal paste under each LED.