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post #901 of 966
2/14/12 at 6:25pm

laughing.gif I think I did question the amount of moonlights........I'm pretty sure I mentioned (3) 1w being more than enough over my 240......

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post #902 of 966
2/14/12 at 6:25pm

What driver are you running the moonlights on....

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post #903 of 966
2/14/12 at 6:32pm
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I remember nothing.....LOL

 

 

we are using the ELN 60-48P

 

I still have the "D" as a spare   

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post #904 of 966
2/14/12 at 6:43pm

Corey couldn't one of the ELN's not sure be dialed down internally......shrug.gif

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post #905 of 966
2/14/12 at 7:10pm
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Corey couldn't one of the ELN's not sure be dialed down internally......shrug.gif



They can be dialed down to where they won't exceed a certain amount of current.  But you can't make them dim further down then the furthest they will go.  And if that happens to still be to bright like this case seems to be then you're kind of out of luck unless you go another route.

 

She could pick up one of the cheap moon light driver that rapid sells for like $14 I think and just run 3 of the 3w leds.  Then she'll at least have a few more spares laying around.

 

Two ELN's laying around could nearly = a smaller build.

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post #906 of 966
2/14/12 at 7:26pm
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They can be dialed down to where they won't exceed a certain amount of current.  But you can't make them dim further down then the furthest they will go.  And if that happens to still be to bright like this case seems to be then you're kind of out of luck unless you go another route.

 

She could pick up one of the cheap moon light driver that rapid sells for like $14 I think and just run 3 of the 3w leds.  Then she'll at least have a few more spares laying around.

 

Two ELN's laying around could nearly = a smaller build.



 BAHAHAHA.....I will consider the smaller driver.....BUT STOP WITH THE NEW BUILD IDEASbrickwall.gif

 

we have enough spsare leds that we could build something.....YIKES

 

I just really do not want to mess with it again right now

 

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post #907 of 966
2/14/12 at 7:56pm
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 BAHAHAHA.....I will consider the smaller driver.....BUT STOP WITH THE NEW BUILD IDEASbrickwall.gif

 

we have enough spsare leds that we could build something.....YIKES

 

I just really do not want to mess with it again right now

 


Let it be known that DIY is not always without it's frustrations. bigg.gif

 

Right now it's time to just kick back and enjoy you created and there happens to be a margarita near by then so be it.  Plenty of time for modifications down the road.  thumbsup.gif

 

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post #908 of 966
3/14/12 at 8:04pm
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OK GUYS.......we have to do something about the moonlights   :(     When I dial them down too low, they flicker because it is too borderline to off (make sense  LOL).....so we have to keep them on more then I would like cause they are too bright

 

SOOOO......we are going to look into a different driver so we can take some off....

 

Rapid sells this moonlight driver for $10......runs 1-4 moonlights

 

  • 350mA constant current
  • 0-13VDC Voltage (runs ~1-4 LEDs)
  • 100-240V
  • Comes with attached 2-prong US power cord
  • Comes with screw terminals (ie. no wires coming out of the driver)

 

 

ORRRRR

 

they have this one that runs a string of 3-14 cree....blah blah

 

Mean Well LPC-35-700 constant current driver

$16.00

For driving 1 string of 3-14 CREE XP-/XT- LEDs in series. Can also be used for XP-G and our red LEDs. We are now offering special prices on bulk orders of this item, please email staff@rapidled.com for details!

  • 700mA Constant current
  • 9-48V
  • 120-240V AC input
  • Epoxy encapsulated case
  • Short circuit / Over voltage / Over current protection
  • 100% full burn-in test
  • 50,000 hour MTBF
  • 18 month warranty

 

SOOOO MY FELLOW EXPERTS....which one should I get???????

 

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post #909 of 966
3/14/12 at 8:11pm

Smaller driver and only run 4 tops.....4 moonlights are plenty for your tank.......I could light my 240 easily with (3) 1w IceCap LEDs.....

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post #910 of 966
3/14/12 at 8:13pm
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Smaller driver and only run 4 tops.....4 moonlights are plenty for your tank.......I could light my 240 easily with (3) 1w IceCap LEDs.....



 

 I'm just worried about being so limited......BUT 9 is TOO bright....they are not at their full potential either....LOL

 

 

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post #911 of 966
3/14/12 at 8:15pm
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LOL...Just showed Danny.....gonna go wit h the smaller one......I will order it tomorrow I guess

 

 

SPARE PARTS......LOL....I have plentybigg.gif

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post #912 of 966
3/14/12 at 8:15pm

Lois what being so "limited".......The driver would be for a specific purpose....to solely drive your moonlights.....So in my mind it's not "limiting", because that's all you'd want to drive off that driver IMHO......You could probably get away with (3) moon lights spaced evenly over the tank and be fine.....

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post #913 of 966
3/14/12 at 8:19pm
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Lois what being so "limited".......The driver would be for a specific purpose....to solely drive your moonlights.....So in my mind it's not "limiting", because that's all you'd want to drive off that driver IMHO......You could probably get away with (3) moon lights spaced evenly over the tank and be fine.....


YEAH....you are right......Like I said to Danny....BUT what if I wanted 5...BAHAHAHA....and I got "THE LOOK"

 

SO SMALLER driver it is.....I am not sure if I will run 3 or 4 though   .......I will order tomorrow...and go from there
 

 

 

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post #914 of 966
3/14/12 at 8:28pm

Don't push your luck.....You might wake up and find Danny has pasted that 5th LED on your forehead!!!!!!!  laughing.gif

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post #915 of 966
3/14/12 at 8:38pm

I'd keep the ones you have but maybe add that small moonlight driver with 3 of the cheaper royal blue leds.  Those are more like 2 watt leds so won't be as bright.  You can keep your current moonlights for accent lighting or maybe evening lighting before just the moonlights kick on and then they can kick off.  Just a thought.  That LPC driver that you posted is not dimmable and drives the leds at 700mA all the time.  So that would be some seriously bright moonlight.  Probably not what you want.

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post #916 of 966
3/15/12 at 6:28am
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So Corey. ....u say keep the 9 I have??? And ADD 3 of a different type moonlight?
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post #917 of 966
3/15/12 at 7:37am
Well its just a suggestion I threw out there. Was saying you could use the small moonlight driver with 3 less powerfull leds for your moonlights. The ones you currently have could be kept accent lighting for your big tank or any of your other tanks i suppose.
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post #918 of 966
3/15/12 at 7:39am
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Well its just a suggestion I threw out there. Was saying you could use the small moonlight driver with 3 less powerfull leds for your moonlights. The ones you currently have could be kept accent lighting for your big tank or any of your other tanks i suppose.



OH OK....I was confused that maybe they would not work with the moonlight driver......I'm just gonna order the driver for now...

 

 

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post #919 of 966
3/15/12 at 1:22pm

You should do 2 of those moonlight drivers. Use one for some red LED's for "dark" viewing. The night dwelling critters don't see red so you can spy on them.

 

Just thought I'd mention it seeing as how it's Danny's time and YOUR money :)

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post #920 of 966
3/15/12 at 1:25pm
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LOL......I already ordered the driver....interesting idea though....a future thought maybe...

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