Rapid LED

[Vincenzo.]

btw is it CND dollars?

[bitterman]

btw is it CND dollars?

I think its USD

http://www.rapidled.com/servlet/the-template/faq/Page

[nissannx]

though dollar is almost at par!!! get r done

[Rybren]

Here's a thread on RC on how to dim the "D" style meanwell

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1793374

and here's some more good reading

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1759758  this one has plans for a DIY driver and lots of good links.

I'd really like to do an LED build for my new 75, but I don't have the skills.  Part of me says go for it and the wimp in me says stick with T5.

On a side note, I'll be in Quebec City this weekend and there is an LFS there who does LED builds for people.  He does a really nice job on them.  The price is obviously more than what it would cost to DIY, but I'll try to get some prices in case anyone is interested.

[groan]

Rybren. Geta price on a 75 setup.
I'm on page 37 of the mega thread and I'm considering duplicating the OP setup. I justwatches his YouTube vid and it looks fantastic.

[Rybren]

I'll do that.

[RossW]

Rapid LED has informed me they expect to have the XP-G's by next week.  They are also bringing in a new driver for them.

[JetJumper]

in blue?

[RossW]

I believe white only.

in blue?

[groan]

this is a must (for me when i do this)
http://www.luxeonstar.com/precut-thermal-adhesive-tape-for-luxeon-stars-12-p-457.php
I'll check to see if Rapid is selling them

[JetJumper]

http://www.digitalaquatics.com/saltwater/ALC

this will work perfect with the Dimmable ballasts!  

[Vincenzo.]

Heatsinkusa.com is a good idea for a group buy too

[JetJumper]

I have a bunch of these that I will be using.

[groan]

I have a bunch of these that I will be using.



how cute!

[Rybren]

Groan,

My trip to QC for this weekend is off.  LMK if you want the contact info for the LFS that is building the LED fixtures.

[nissannx]

any word on the heat sinks ross?

[groan]

Groan,

My trip to QC for this weekend is off.  LMK if you want the contact info for the LFS that is building the LED fixtures.

Sure!
I'll get some prices and post them here.

[RossW]

any word on the heat sinks ross?

To be honest, I have not looked at it much.  I did see that heatsinkusa.com seems to be THE place to get the from.  They are not cheap!

I keep hoping we can find them locally!  Anyone?

[Vincenzo.]

Ross send me a pm, i know where we can get em locally.

[KrazieCanuck]

Ross send me a pm, i know where we can get em locally.

Hey Vince, I'd be interested to get some prices on the local heatsinks also.  Might not be doing my LED prject for a few months, but a local contact would be much easier and hopefully less expensive when it comes time to buy the heatsinks.