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Old 04-15-2006, 01:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Lightbulb LED Tech file

Just doing the rounds and keeping an eye on newer lighting technologies, the search is endless, but going to post some links for interest sake.
if anybody knows of LED Banking Technologies already used with success for the aquarium trade im interested in having a look!

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found this gem on the search, not related as such, but a classic project non the less- http://nobispro.com/aquatank/

Dons homepage downunder
http://members.misty.com/don/light.html

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...s&pagenumber=1
http://www.tonmo.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4614

lighting control system
http://www.charterhouse-aquatics.co....ock-p-220.html

self claimed leader of the brightest LED
http://www.luxeonstar.com/item.php?i...artno=LXHL-LW3
lighting link page
http://www.lightingforu.com/director...-lighting.html

an overview of led from a building perspective
http://www.buildings.com/Articles/de...ArticleID=2093

computronic homepage
http://www.computronics.com.au/module/y5w16k/
http://www.led.net/datasheets/traffi...ffic_index.htm
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awesome.. thanks.. i have been getting ready to start researching various DIY moonlights
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I just was looking at these today http://cgi.ebay.com/Dimmable-Moon-Li...QQcmdZViewItem
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nice link to those led moonlights carmiejo, someone has put in their homework!

i like the added benifit of the lunar cycle incorporated to the units! its a neat package to boot. That lense spreader is a great idea, i could use that attachment on every unit!
i have noticed though that LED are soley use so far to create moon light in the tank, Its is a great idea, (& rob id would like to see how ur diy project comes along if u get around to tinkering) im still looking for a manufacturer who builds chinese checkers style arrangement of Leds. These things burn away very cool indeed, so to have a full bank of them spanning a zone of the tank should be possible.

I cant find any relyable research as of yet to define it the available light would be enough and in the correct wave lenght to support proper growth of our inverts.
admittedley they are not as cheap as one would expect. but taking into account the technology is getting cheaper because they are taking off in other products all around us, this should not be a contributing factor for too long. besides, buying anything in bulk has its savings.!

The marine branch has always been high costs and high maintainance, and considering MH bulbs are changed quicker that it takes a monkey to take off with ur car keys, im hoping it can be shown that the productive life of these babies is enough to cut the mustard!
of course as any reefer can attribute to, we can still find ways to chew into our wallets and purses, speaking personally though, id rather turn my attentions towards something else other than a glass encased vacume,with a shorter shelf life that a tin of tomatos!

I might add it to the "to do list"
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led concept

went shopping today looking for some bits and pieces for the led project!
i was thinking along these lines.......> when the timer turns the main lights off, the light bracing is lifted to a specified height by an electric motor with overrun switches at each end, using a modified rail that can retract along the tanks supports it brings out a few rows of leds to cover 3/4 the tank length,suspended down an inch or so. the tank motors should be able to be hooked up to a timer as well as a IR controller to lift it on demand when u need access to the tank to clean ect.
im going to try the hobby shop for some inspiration on the rail guards. motor gadget central!

saw these while looking for some cable tires, haven't seen them before, but that proberly means they have been around for years!
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