New Custom LED is KILLER!!! DIYed by local friend (not myself)

mike31154 · #1 01-03-2012, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Reefie

WOWZERS!!! Check this out, 100W LED! They also have 50W LED, but the 100W got my attention.
http://www.ledssuperbright.com/30w-l...ower-led-p-226

These arrays have actually been around for a while now, but I think the 100 watters are a bit overkill for our application and they need a very good heatsink with fan. I would choose multiple 10 watt arrays over any other due to the 9-12 volt DC operating voltage. Makes it much easier to drive them and while they still need a decent heatsink, you might be able to get away with one fan for multiple units of these LEDs. The 100s need some weird voltage like 36 VDC to drive them and power supplies/drivers in that range are less common. Plus, with the 10 watters, your colour mixture can be better customized. Price is better as well & if one 10 watter burns out, it's not as much of a kick in the a$$ to replace. Make a mistake with the 100 & burn it out, it's a few $$s more.

lockrookie · #2 01-03-2012, 02:40 AM

you guys def have mad skills i would love to have someone buildme a light set for my 180. i have thought of tryngt build a set but lack the knowledge. of soldering maybe one day ill get brave lol. looks great tho maybe you and your bud shoudl make a side buisness and sell a few for us lest fortunate ones

mike31154 · #3 01-03-2012, 03:47 AM

Plenty of alternatives to DIY a LED build without soldering these days. Modular LED is one & there are PAR, MR16 & E27 base spotlight bulbs available. I think there are even star LED boards available with leads already on there for quick connection.

Bblinks · #4 01-03-2012, 07:48 PM

DUDE! That looks amazing. LED are the future of this hobby. I am a stronger believer once you try it out you will never go back to anything else. Tank looks good. I hope that powder blue is doing good.
BTW I just installed all 9 of the AI on my tank and boy is it ever bright. I fricken love it. Come by and check out the new 300 some time.

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #5 01-03-2012, 09:13 PM

Just remember to dim it down or you risk bleaching out your corals.

Bblinks · #6 01-03-2012, 09:58 PM

I think 5 hours at full blast should be okay, don't you? I got mine amped up from 10-12 the 12-5 100% 5-11 amp down.

mike31154 · #7 01-15-2012, 03:25 AM

Any updates on your LED fixture? You mentioned you were still trying things out & it was a bit of a prototype at this point. Interested in any changes or news.