A quick LED project.

showjyr · 02/24/2008, 12:51 PM

I had a little time this afternoon so I got to work on the LEDs for my 29g. I got the LED strips and transformer from ebay. They have 24 wide angle LEDs each and are completely water tight. I used 3/4 inch pvc elbows to mount them.

The very few parts used.

I used a dremel to notch the pvc so it would fit snuggly over the lip on on my AGA tank.

I then notched the inner lip used to mount a standard AGA hood so the pvc would slide down further.

I drilled and tapped the bottom, outside of the elbows so I could screw in my nylon bolts.

I painted them black to match everything else.

The ends of the LED strips fit perfectly into the elbows. I ran the wires right through them and they can't be seen. After I set them in the notches of the tank top I tightened the nylon bolts so they couldn't move.

This took me about 30 minutes. The tank is dry right now but I'll take a pic tonight to show how good they look.

BeanAnimal · 02/24/2008, 01:04 PM

You did a clean job. Well done!

showjyr · 02/24/2008, 01:41 PM

Thanks. It took me awhile to think of a good way to mount them.

chachijoe75 · 02/24/2008, 03:29 PM

Oh mighty Dremel...I need to get me one of those!

I agree, very clean job, well done.

silverwolf72 · 02/24/2008, 05:04 PM

Very nice job. Think about adding a short piece of PVC where you have the set screw this would let you swivel it also. Just an idea.

showjyr · 02/24/2008, 06:23 PM

I might in the future but all I have to do if I want to move them is notch another spot on the top plastic, trying to keep them as low as possible.

They look awesome in the dark.......now if only my Marco Rock would arrive

funman1 · 02/24/2008, 06:56 PM

Dude VERY nice.

Brandan · 02/24/2008, 07:56 PM

Wow, nicely done. Can you tell if they are on when the MH comes on?

showjyr · 02/24/2008, 08:05 PM

Not really. The MH bulb is 14000k so it pretty blue itself.

ReefnAv · 05/21/2008, 10:55 PM

Wow! Nice work!

Are those car LED stips that you used for these?

JLopez · 05/22/2008, 12:18 AM

what brand are those LED's and how much did they cost you?

sabbath · 05/22/2008, 11:09 AM

Very nice!

Esquare · 05/22/2008, 07:06 PM

Very Clean!

02/24/2008, 12:51 PM	#1
showjyr Moved On Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 101	A quick LED project. I had a little time this afternoon so I got to work on the LEDs for my 29g. I got the LED strips and transformer from ebay. They have 24 wide angle LEDs each and are completely water tight. I used 3/4 inch pvc elbows to mount them. The very few parts used. I used a dremel to notch the pvc so it would fit snuggly over the lip on on my AGA tank. I then notched the inner lip used to mount a standard AGA hood so the pvc would slide down further. I drilled and tapped the bottom, outside of the elbows so I could screw in my nylon bolts. I painted them black to match everything else. The ends of the LED strips fit perfectly into the elbows. I ran the wires right through them and they can't be seen. After I set them in the notches of the tank top I tightened the nylon bolts so they couldn't move. This took me about 30 minutes. The tank is dry right now but I'll take a pic tonight to show how good they look.

02/24/2008, 03:29 PM	#4
chachijoe75 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sun Prairie, WI Posts: 237	Oh mighty Dremel...I need to get me one of those! I agree, very clean job, well done. __________________ Proud member of the Madison Area Reef Society Madison, WI Check out my new build by clicking in the little red house! Current Tank Info: 120gal Mixed Reef - Tek 8x54 T5 lighting, Hurricone CAT-2 External Skimmer. ADS CaRx. All controlled by Profilux Plus II Controller

02/24/2008, 06:56 PM	#7
funman1 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 4,898	Dude VERY nice. __________________ Professional Pyro: NO REALLY; I get PAID to blow stuff up!! ~Steve~ Current Tank Info: 12G NANO

05/21/2008, 10:55 PM	#10
ReefnAv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Folsom CA Posts: 1,318	Wow! Nice work! Are those car LED stips that you used for these? __________________ - Jeff Current Tank Info: Oceanic Tech 70 and Eco Systems MiniR 14g

05/22/2008, 12:18 AM	#11
JLopez iNano Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 386	what brand are those LED's and how much did they cost you? __________________ Current Tank Info: 25 Gallon Mr Aqua Low Iron Cube (18x18x18) AI Sol Nano with Controller Vortech MP10 Reefkeeper Lite Controller with SL1 (PH, Temp, ATO) Custom Stand & Sump Bubble Maggus NAC3+ Skimmer Glass-holes Nano overflow kit Mag Drive 7 Return Pump Current Tank Info: 25 Gallon low iron cube

02/24/2008, 01:04 PM	#2
BeanAnimal Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 20,772	You did a clean job. Well done!

02/24/2008, 01:41 PM	#3
showjyr Moved On Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 101	Thanks. It took me awhile to think of a good way to mount them.

02/24/2008, 05:04 PM	#5
silverwolf72 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lake Forrest CA Posts: 1,732	Very nice job. Think about adding a short piece of PVC where you have the set screw this would let you swivel it also. Just an idea.

02/24/2008, 06:23 PM	#6
showjyr Moved On Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 101	I might in the future but all I have to do if I want to move them is notch another spot on the top plastic, trying to keep them as low as possible. They look awesome in the dark.......now if only my Marco Rock would arrive

02/24/2008, 07:56 PM	#8
Brandan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brownsburg/Indiana Posts: 302	Wow, nicely done. Can you tell if they are on when the MH comes on?

02/24/2008, 08:05 PM	#9
showjyr Moved On Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 101	Not really. The MH bulb is 14000k so it pretty blue itself.

05/22/2008, 11:09 AM	#12
sabbath Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Twin City's Mn. Posts: 1,771	Very nice!

05/22/2008, 07:06 PM	#13
Esquare Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lorain, Ohio Posts: 1,954	Very Clean! __________________ Eddie Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder with Dwarf Lionfish