LED Reef Tank Lighting

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Channel: Fine Scale Technician · 2013 · Science & Technology

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RBs run at 700mA using Meanwell ELN-60-48-d  There are 2 parallel circuits/driver each circuit has 2 series circuits of 8 LEDs in series. Hence the use of 1A fuses. I also added 1ohm3W resisters upon recommendation.
CW are 8 LEDs in series/Meanwell ELN-60-27-d at 1000mA

LEDs are fixed to the slotted heatsinks with screws in insulated washers and thermal grease. This also allow for future upgrades due to future technological advances

Two 12"x8-1/4" slotted heat sinks from http://www.heatsinkusa.com/
I couldn't imagine drilling and tapping. It can be done but very tedious work.

I know wood and electricity bad.

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