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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by mthomp, Mar 7, 2012.

  1. Mar 7, 2012 #1
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    Reefledlights.com just came out with a new housing for those DIY leds, looks pretty sweet.
    You can get a look at it on reef2reef.
    http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/reef-led-lights/81373-new-housing.html
    and at only $60 each it a steal.
     
  2. Mar 7, 2012 #2
    BigB

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    Looks to be just a fan housing covering a 18" heatsink.. Looks pretty awesome though.
     
  3. Mar 7, 2012 #3
    mthomp

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    it is but for 60 bucks you cant hardly make one for that
     
  4. Mar 7, 2012 #4
    snowman82

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    still have to add the fans though for another 23 bucks /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/sad.gif
     
  5. Mar 8, 2012 #5
    nrenn Waverly, Iowa

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    this DIY LED fixture just released its kickstarter page last night! I'm pretty excited for this

    http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/makersled/makersled-diy-high-power-led-fixtures-0

    FYI: if you decide to pledge, no money actually switches hands until they meet their goal of $30k which is used to buy the extrusion die and cover intitial product costs

    Spread the word!
     
  6. Mar 8, 2012 #6
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    That's Mark & Andy McClure's project BTW - mcclandy and mcclmark. he mentioned this to me Tuesday on the phone and I couldn't picture it but now I get it. Very cool.
     
  7. Mar 8, 2012 #7
    Bela

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    So if I am understanding correctly it's $83 for the unit as seen (minus the heatsink they popped in there of course)?
     
  8. Mar 9, 2012 #8
    Tholton33

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    that is very interesting. is there anyone out there that has tried these out as a demo? what were the results? there are a few days left and a lot of money to make up to hit the goal. it would be a shame for them to be a very successful light source and not make it to the market.
     
  9. Mar 10, 2012 #9
    Craig

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    This is pretty cool looking, when I was considering LEDs having a solid 6' fixture taht looked good was what has kept me from going with LED. I may keep an eye on this as for the price I can't buy the heatsink I want let alone all the other parts included.
    Craig
     
  10. Mar 11, 2012 #10
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

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    So
    $60 for the housing
    $23 for the fan
    $130 for the heatsink
    $70 for 2 drivers
    $120 or more for led
    $40 for pots and wire and 10v power supply
    It would be cheaper to buy an AI

    Andy sells the heat sink fan and covers for $45.
    Much better price. I hope they make it I already pre ordered a 6' kit
     

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