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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 05-31-2023, 05:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 808
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
WTB: GHL Mitras 6100 (hv optional)

I'm on the hunt for at least one or two more ghl mitras 6100 to match up with 2 I have. Hit me up if you have some kicking around, I'd really love to find a couple more.

Thanks in advance!!
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics hardware related only) 03-15-2015, 02:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,763
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
Arg. I saw this too late. I would have happily...

Arg. I saw this too late. I would have happily come across from victoria to buy this.
Forum: DIY 10-06-2011, 10:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,910
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
More progress being made.... This is a hefty...

More progress being made.... This is a hefty build.. Here are all three pendants in various stages of completion.
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Forum: DIY 10-01-2011, 04:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,910
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
These only save time if you purchase...

These only save time if you purchase pre-drilled/tapped heatsinks. Trust me, soldering takes way less time then tap/die. Screw fittings are super convenient, but using thermal adhesive was a much...
Forum: DIY 10-01-2011, 03:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,910
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
I hear that.. I don't mind the soldering though,...

I hear that.. I don't mind the soldering though, I'm 1/6th of the way through now.. lol.. taking a break now though.
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Forum: DIY 10-01-2011, 02:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,910
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
It Begins.... ...

It Begins....

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee246/GeekPhysique/Jasons%20LED%20Build/solder.jpg
Forum: DIY 10-01-2011, 01:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,910
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
2 Down... One to go. Going to start tinning...

2 Down... One to go. Going to start tinning LED's now....

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee246/GeekPhysique/Jasons%20LED%20Build/leds3.jpg
Forum: DIY 09-30-2011, 11:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,910
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
This is my 6th LED build now, but by far the...

This is my 6th LED build now, but by far the largest. The only things I have any legitimate concerns over are weight, and heat. Heat should be pretty manageable, but the weight is something I am...
Forum: DIY 09-30-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,910
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
First one done all the adhesive. Time for a...

First one done all the adhesive. Time for a quick break. Probably gonna start the next pendant while the adhesive cures.
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Forum: DIY 09-30-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,910
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
Thanks for the link, that will make it easier for...

Thanks for the link, that will make it easier for sure!

Let the tedium begin... Thermal Adhesive time. This stuff has a very quick curing time so you have to make really small batches and work...
Forum: DIY 09-30-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,910
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
Wiring and LED placement. This is where...

Wiring and LED placement.

This is where things get finicky and time consuming. It took several days of scratching my head and tinkering to really figure out how best to string this many led's...
Forum: DIY 09-30-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,910
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
This is going to be the largest build I have ever...

This is going to be the largest build I have ever been a part of (LED wise). There were a number of challenges. First of all, WEIGHT. This many LED's needed some serious heatsink action to bleed...
Forum: Reef 01-21-2011, 01:04 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 39,056
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
lol yes they were, got a good deal on the right...

lol yes they were, got a good deal on the right guage wire so I had 1000 feet to use..
Forum: Reef 01-20-2011, 11:34 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 39,056
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
LOL... its gonna run itself while I'm away... ...

LOL... its gonna run itself while I'm away... one week isnt too bad. Just needs to be fed. Doing my water change tonight/tomorrow and it will be good till I'm back from Cuba..

*fingers crossed*
Forum: Reef 01-20-2011, 11:33 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 39,056
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
For sure, I'm usually good for evenings, or...

For sure, I'm usually good for evenings, or Tuesday-wednesday when I'm not working.
Forum: Reef 01-20-2011, 10:54 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 39,056
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
Sure thing! Main Tank: ...

Sure thing!

Main Tank:
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Tank: 265 Gallon Perfecto
Lighting: 16 x 39w HOT5, 60 x 3 watt CREE LED's (ATI Dimmable Ballasts, Meanwell ELN-60-48D Drivers)
Pumps: 4...
Forum: Reef 01-20-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 218
Views: 39,056
Posted By TheManicFishkeeper
Thanks for the kind words Brad, you are one of...

Thanks for the kind words Brad, you are one of the first people to see it really (Ronnie did beat you to the punch tho)

Here are some pics of the Dimmable LED+T5 DIY for those interested:
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