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Unread 09/13/2011, 08:30 PM   #1
Saadatski
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LED heatsinks for a 75g?

Ok, as much as i do love MH, i will look more into LEDs. My only problem is where can i get reasonably priced heat sinks that would fit a 48" 75g? I will probebly do about 48 LEDs if i go with them.

I would also like to see how you guys placed it on your DT (hang, mount etc.?)


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depending on high high your mounting the leds,,, you could go with 2 16 inch heat sinks, if there mounted close, go with 23 inch heat sinks.


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Sent you a pm, don't want to violate RC rules.


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Unread 09/14/2011, 06:27 AM   #4
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You can also use 1/8" aluminum U-channel, I used one that was 1" wide by 1/2" high. It is cheaper since most pit LEDs in rows, and you won't have a bunch if wasted heat sink. It is also lighter. Lowes sells it... But also check out speedymetals.com


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