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he found the thread on an RC i cant remember what it all is i already closed the page, oops. but we are both pretty good with electronics and such and we are gonna go for the most light for the least amount of cash for the first try and then upgrade as we need it
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I setup an array of about 60 luxeon rebel LEDs with no lenses on half of my 120gal. When I get that straightened out then I will build another for the other side. Currently have t5 bulbs on that side.
Does anyone know of a place to get larger heatsinks? I cant seem to find a dealer in canada.
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01-31-2010, 08:39 PM
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prices are good I guess. this is the one I am ordering http://www.heatsinkusa.com/storename...-10502850.aspx I am mounting 48 LEDs to this run off 4 controlers, but I am also looking at putting a few UV LEDs in the mix also. Steve
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 *everything said above is just my opinion, and may or may not reflect the views of this BBS, its Operators, and its Members. If cornered on any “opinion” I post I will totally deny having ever said this in a Court of Law…Unless I am the right one*Some strive to be perfect.... I just strive. Last edited by StirCrazy; 01-31-2010 at 08:41 PM.
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01-31-2010, 09:03 PM
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Not that this will likely help much but I know of a heatsink company in Canada but I'm nearly positive they don't deal in such low quantities (ie- 1 heatsink) and if they do it's likely a bit pricey. The name of the company was R-Theta Thermal Solutions (they were bought out about a year back iirc). Their standard size is 6 foot lengths with many different profiles available but I don't know their cost on anything.
We used to order from R-theta where I used to work but we didn't deal in single unit orders and usually ordered 50+ heatsinks at a time. Might be worth a shot still and if you can find someone who wants the same profile as you, you can likely place an order and reduce the cost. If there's any interest I can try to contact the parts acquisition guy at my old job and see if he knows of anything else since I know they weren't the only company we dealt with.
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01-31-2010, 09:25 PM
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02-23-2010, 07:26 PM
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Will you have to change the lighting as often as the MH and other forms of lights?? LED's great idea!
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02-23-2010, 07:56 PM
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I could be way off here as I do not know much about patents and how far they go but seeing businesses like nano tuners got me thinking.
Couldn't someone come out with an array of led on a heat-sink that "coincidentally" fit inside of a lighting hood that is also supplied by that same supplier, and again "coincidentally" has a compatible driver? The parts could be sold as a sort of a retrofit idea. all portions being offered separately?
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02-23-2010, 08:04 PM
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I read the posts and ANswered my own question. !5 years! WOW! That alone would put these other lighting companies searching for other means to make money...to make even better lighting than the LED's.
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02-23-2010, 08:17 PM
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im not sure how patent laws work. but if you sell all the parts in a package, i guess it would be okay, just as long as they are not assembled.
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