Jameshong Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Nicely done! I've just tested my 17 LEDs 3W SSC setup on my 2ft tank. Didn't expect it to be so bright. Btw, can I ask what type of fan do u use? How do u wire the fan? Does the fan share the same PS? Cheers JC Hi bro, Fan can get from Sim lin and wiring is very simple...2 wires; Positive and Negative unless you buy those come with 3 wires which the third one is use for control purpose. Regards to PS, I would advice to use separate PS as fan current is normally lower than 3W LED. For me, I connect my 9~10Vdc PS to my 2 fans and at the same time link to the dimmer control of the Meanwell PS( to LED). If fan PS fails, Meanwell PS switch off the output so.....LED off too to protect the LEDs overheated. 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...
sherman Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Agree with Bro Jameshong. Connect your fans to a separate power supply. Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jc85 Posted January 11, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 11, 2010 The front and back of the light case.These will hold the LED mounting plate as well as the top fan cover and splash proof acrylic clear cover Hi Bro, Is this made using acrylic also or wood? Can ask what thickness u used? Cheers JC Quote Earth Conservation Blog My Marine Blog For All Sengkang Residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orca Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Hi Bro,Generally I recomend to use 3 mm thick aluminium plate if your total LED is less then 100 pieces. For large led light fixture I highly recomend to use 1.5 inch thick heatsink LED light casing is very heavy as compare to other light casing.There is no alternative to this. hi sherman, can advise where to buy aluminium heatsink? tks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 For small size yo can get from Sim Lim Tower. For bigger size you have to get fabricator to fabricate Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Nitro Posted January 12, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 12, 2010 Hi Sherman (A.K.A Mr LED... LOL!) juz wanna ask if you've tried those 10W LEDs that are being sold at Sim Lim? Won't they be brighter than those 3W type? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Bro, I have not try but they look less bright than the 3 watt.(Something I do not understand) If any bro had the 10 w led from Sim Lim we can always do a side to side comparison and measurement Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surgeonfish Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hi Sherman, 1) Can I know which shop in Sim Lim Tower carries the aluminium heatsink? I am looking at 540mm by 210mm by 3mm. Thanks sebastian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkit Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Bro Sherman, how much you spend building this? Now you provide LED building service?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jc85 Posted January 13, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hi Sherman, 1) Can I know which shop in Sim Lim Tower carries the aluminium heatsink? I am looking at 540mm by 210mm by 3mm. Thanks sebastian You can find some shops near kelantan road selling these aluminium sheet. They can cut to size for u. The shops are under those HDB block type. Bro Sherman, can share what is the material and thickness u used on the 5ft setup? Cheers JC Quote Earth Conservation Blog My Marine Blog For All Sengkang Residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surgeonfish Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hi Sherman, 1) Can I know which shop in Sim Lim Tower carries the aluminium heatsink? I am looking at 540mm by 210mm by 3mm. Thanks sebastian So big piece may not have.But you can try.Sim Lim Tower 3rd floor beside the escalator Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Bro Sherman,how much you spend building this? Now you provide LED building service?? This set total cost is around S$1600 - S$1700 Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 You can find some shops near kelantan road selling these aluminium sheet. They can cut to size for u. The shops are under those HDB block type. Bro Sherman, can share what is the material and thickness u used on the 5ft setup? Cheers JC Try to use 2 to 3 mm thick aluminium plate. Do not use galvanise sheet.This is for the led mounting Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surgeonfish Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 So big piece may not have.But you can try.Sim Lim Tower 3rd floor beside the escalator Thanks for infor. Hi I sent you a pm with regards to my DIY titled Constant Current Driver. Did you received? Need your expert advise. thanks sebastian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Nitro Posted January 14, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 14, 2010 Bro,I have not try but they look less bright than the 3 watt.(Something I do not understand) If any bro had the 10 w led from Sim Lim we can always do a side to side comparison and measurement Hi Sherman, Hmmm, I'll chk it with a LUX meter again and let you know the reading per LED for the white and the blue colour. Will be using a SANWA pocket LUX meter. Actually I've a DIY 4 White and 2 Blue, 10W LED set but somehow was curious that I don't see you talking abt the 10W, that's why I ask you abt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Nitro Posted January 14, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hi Sherman, Hmmm, I'll chk it with a LUX meter again and let you know the reading per LED for the white and the blue colour. Will be using a SANWA pocket LUX meter. Actually I've a DIY 4 White and 2 Blue, 10W LED set but somehow was curious that I don't see you talking abt the 10W, that's why I ask you abt it. Hi Sherman, I've used the SANWA pocket LUX meter, LX2 to get a reading... 1x 10W white LED; @ 10cm distance, reading after firing for 5mins is 12K lx. @ 1cm distance, reading after firing more than 5mins is 250K lx. 1x 10W blue LED; @ 10cm distance, reading after firing for 5mins is 150K lx. @ 1cm distance, reading after firing more than 5mins is 8K lx. What is your view on this specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Nitro Posted January 14, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hi Sherman, Hmmm, I'll chk it with a LUX meter again and let you know the reading per LED for the white and the blue colour. Will be using a SANWA pocket LUX meter. Actually I've a DIY 4 White and 2 Blue, 10W LED set but somehow was curious that I don't see you talking abt the 10W, that's why I ask you abt it. Hi Sherman, I've used the SANWA pocket LUX meter, LX2 to get a reading... 1x 10W white LED; @ 10cm distance, reading after firing for 5mins is 12K lx. @ 1cm distance, reading after firing more than 5mins is 250K lx. 1x 10W blue LED; @ 10cm distance, reading after firing for 5mins is 150K lx. @ 1cm distance, reading after firing more than 5mins is 8K lx. What are your views on this specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 I cannot remember the reading but will try to do a measurement over the weekend. Normally we take reading at 20 inch. Also blue and white reading is either the same or a bit less depending on the blue bucket you select. Your reading look a bit weird. Look like inconsistant reading. Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Nitro Posted January 15, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hi Sherman, I've used the SANWA pocket LUX meter, LX2 to get a reading... 1x 10W white LED; @ 10cm distance, reading after firing for 5mins is 12K lx. @ 1cm distance, reading after firing more than 5mins is 250K lx. 1x 10W blue LED; @ 10cm distance, reading after firing for 5mins is 150K lx. @ 1cm distance, reading after firing more than 5mins is 8K lx. What are your views on this specs? It shd be... 1x 10W white LED; @ 10cm distance, reading after firing for 5mins is 12K lx. @ 1cm distance, reading after firing more than 5mins is 250K lx. 1x 10W blue LED; @ 10cm distance, reading after firing for 5mins is 8K lx. @ 1cm distance, reading after firing more than 5mins is 150K lx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jc85 Posted January 15, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 15, 2010 Try to use 2 to 3 mm thick aluminium plate. Do not use galvanise sheet.This is for the led mounting Do u think it will be better in terms of heatsink if we use a thicker plate? Btw, on the 5ft fixture, the side wall material, are u using wood or acrylic? if acrylic, how thick did u make it to be sturdy to support the 5ft fixture? Cheers JC Quote Earth Conservation Blog My Marine Blog For All Sengkang Residents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Do u think it will be better in terms of heatsink if we use a thicker plate? Btw, on the 5ft fixture, the side wall material, are u using wood or acrylic? if acrylic, how thick did u make it to be sturdy to support the 5ft fixture? Cheers JC Thicker also about the same performace but heavier. If you want better performance go for heat sink. Side wall you can use anything as long as it is rigid enough for the length. For plastic or acrylic choose the high temperature type. I use aluminium and use 10 mm for the wall. For 5 ft length it is very heavy Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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