kenYO Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Just finished my first DIY led light fitting for my cheato refugium. Leds I used total 12 Cree White LEDs with Optics, driven by 2 nos of 1000mA buckpucks. Leds are mounted on Aluminum Heatsinks with one fan blow across the fins. Power supplies 24V /2.5A apator for white Leds 12V /0.6A apator for fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenYO Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 cheato under led light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenYO Posted March 29, 2009 Author Share Posted March 29, 2009 just for information, Cree White is very close to 8000K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 sweet lah bro, still the sma eold neat and professional look... save elect bill ya Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenYO Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 sweet lah bro, still the sma eold neat and professional look... save elect bill ya not professional lah, just simple DIY. next project is to replace my MH with leds, that will really save tons of electrical bill someone IM and ask about the cost of this DIY, I will breakdown some of the key components here. 12 cree leds with optics & drivers + shipment= $220 plastic casing= $3.50- $15 depending on size heatsink= $6 each ( I used 2 nos ) fan and cover= $6 24V 2.2A power for led= $30 (can drive up to 3nos 700mA driver) 12V power for fan= $10 or less others (wires, screw,etc)= $10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyBoy Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 not professional lah, just simple DIY. next project is to replace my MH with leds, that will really save tons of electrical bill someone IM and ask about the cost of this DIY, I will breakdown some of the key components here. 12 cree leds with optics & drivers + shipment= $220 plastic casing= $3.50- $15 depending on size heatsink= $6 each ( I used 2 nos ) fan and cover= $6 24V 2.2A power for led= $30 (can drive up to 3nos 700mA driver) 12V power for fan= $10 or less others (wires, screw,etc)= $10 What is the CREE wattage are you buying? Also, what is your MH wattage? Quote Member of : UEN: T08SS0098FMASS in Facebook Reefing in LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzy Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 not professional lah, just simple DIY. next project is to replace my MH with leds, that will really save tons of electrical bill someone IM and ask about the cost of this DIY, I will breakdown some of the key components here. 12 cree leds with optics & drivers + shipment= $220 plastic casing= $3.50- $15 depending on size heatsink= $6 each ( I used 2 nos ) fan and cover= $6 24V 2.2A power for led= $30 (can drive up to 3nos 700mA driver) 12V power for fan= $10 or less others (wires, screw,etc)= $10 Bro which site did you order from? Have you checked out Continental Electronics in Sim Lim Tower Basement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenYO Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 What is the CREE wattage are you buying? Also, what is your MH wattage? currently using 4 x 250W MH, total 1KW. each MH will on for 6 hours, overlapping 2 hours will try out the new 10W leds, the problem is still very expensive even if DIY, more than $1K+++ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenYO Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Bro which site did you order from?Have you checked out Continental Electronics in Sim Lim Tower Basement? I order from cutter are you refering to the shop locate at the back next to the rear entrance? I had check with a few shops in SLT, most of the leds are from china, no specification & some are brandless. if you happen to know some good sources please let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenYO Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 full veiw of chaeto refugium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 full veiw of chaeto refugium isnt that ur main tank ur 4 feet is to provide nutrient for the cheato right Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member albinosage Posted April 2, 2009 SRC Member Share Posted April 2, 2009 isnt that ur main tank ur 4 feet is to provide nutrient for the cheato right LOL! Quote My 1.5ft nano cube My 24G nano tank (Decommed) I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it. -- Jack Handey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koreanano Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 hi Kenyo, Its my first post here. stubmled on this forum while looking for DIY. Your LED is very nice.. Actually i wish to DIY my own fan for my aquarium. I am thinking of using the computer fans which can be found in sim, like 18cm ones, to lower the temp of my tank slightly.. wonder if u have any tips on how can I do that? I don't know where I can find a PSU thats low power for the fan.. hope you can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameshong Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 hi Kenyo, Its my first post here. stubmled on this forum while looking for DIY. Your LED is very nice.. Actually i wish to DIY my own fan for my aquarium. I am thinking of using the computer fans which can be found in sim, like 18cm ones, to lower the temp of my tank slightly.. wonder if u have any tips on how can I do that? I don't know where I can find a PSU thats low power for the fan.. hope you can help Hi bro, Just go and buy new or 2nd hand fan from LFS/reefer as the fan is quite cheap only . IMO, not worth to DIY la....unless you are talking about LED lighting which currently the price is EX... ! Quote Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do. - Goethe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenYO Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 hi Kenyo, Its my first post here. stubmled on this forum while looking for DIY. Your LED is very nice.. Actually i wish to DIY my own fan for my aquarium. I am thinking of using the computer fans which can be found in sim, like 18cm ones, to lower the temp of my tank slightly.. wonder if u have any tips on how can I do that? I don't know where I can find a PSU thats low power for the fan.. hope you can help you need DC power adaptor. check the voltage & amp require, usually is 12V and the amp require is very low. A 12V/0.5A adaptor cost ar $10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenYO Posted April 20, 2009 Author Share Posted April 20, 2009 just oreder the 10w leds for my next project stay tune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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