GBAUTO
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3 times the rated max current WILL tend to make them bright...for a little while.
DiY LEDs - How to Power Them
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Dopaw13
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Hey guys i am working on making my first real led light want to do 4 Veros then get some red, blue, uva,uv, green leds to even out my spectrum. I was looking around on how to set the up the different color channels with some LDDs and i am going to be getting the typhoon controller but i couldnt really find out how to really hook them up anyone know of a wire guide or video that could help me out would be awesome thanks.
mahiluana
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I also tried to do the same - more even spec, but with different chips.
Didn`t use any wires inbetween the different chips
It´s a watercooled build and will be tested this winter
? Why do you try to even the spectrum of your lamp ???
mahiluana
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What if --- I know the worth of my chips and their data.
all chips are inside a 360nm - 730nm range.
all chips are driven @ 20-50% of max. load
watercooled led light in this build = light - heat cogeneration
The lamp produces my hot water, that I need in shower and kitchen,
it`s three times more energie efficient - than any aircooled setup with cree superhero-binning...
that you can imagine.
I save the money for my hot water bill - and use it, to pay the electr. bill of my lamps
<> more or less cost neutral. This winter I will substitute heating costs as well... and maybe stop
!!! burning oil in my house.
I guess, I know a lot more about chips, efficiency...... and the future, than most of any dumb superheros....and DJ`s
What if.....
you simply got some strange brainsick .... locking to my colors ???
mahiluana
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You have to be a very good and complete traveller in TIME - SPACE - AND STATE OF MIND
to see "ALL" ........ and there are ways to train that.
I`m also a complete mess - don`t worry
mahiluana
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Put ---> watercooled<--- in the SEARCH above , or lock in my contents.
you will find pics and related content... and also other watercoolers.
i buy my chips in asia - but you can use any chip you !!! trust.
i use my lamps in combination with heatexchangers
if you really want to DIY --- you can have a look @ my website.
i sell watercooled led kits for a reasonable price / and chips, size and power is your choice
my brand is: lumen-laden.de
Watercooling without heatexchanger is not recommended
with 550W led watercooled set up ( like in the pic^) you can produce 120L of hot
shower/kitchen water (3 pers.)
You can cool up to 1200w lamps with only a little water pump 3W - no fans no noise
mahiluana
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Sorry - no idea
i try to keep my builds as simple as possible
for switching veg and bloom, i prefer an extra driver.
never used ldd
bleak
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Hi! I'm working on a new setup and have a Meanwell APV-12-12 to power 2 CPU fans.
What is the best (meaning safest and most reliable) way to connect the APV-12-12 to the mains? I have some AC adapters laying around, but I don't know if they're suitable. Could someone more knowledgeable let me know if any of these adapters will work?
1. Motorola adapter - output 3.6v 600mA
2. Achme adapter - output 5v 3.0A
3. Nokia adapter - output 5.3v 500mA
What is the best (meaning safest and most reliable) way to connect the APV-12-12 to the mains? I have some AC adapters laying around, but I don't know if they're suitable. Could someone more knowledgeable let me know if any of these adapters will work?
1. Motorola adapter - output 3.6v 600mA
2. Achme adapter - output 5v 3.0A
3. Nokia adapter - output 5.3v 500mA
The Dawg
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No Adapters Are Needed. Just Use A 2 Wire Power Cord From An Old Lamp
https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/137344/ELEC-56185450.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-aXYm4zQ1wIVkoJpCh0z6w5qEAQYASABEgJXCvD_BwE
bleak
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Thanks Dawg! If I use a normal 2-wire power cord, I'm aware I need to be careful, as it'll be carrying the full power from the mains (220 volt in my country)No Adapters Are Needed. Just Use A 2 Wire Power Cord From An Old Lamp
https://www.1000bulbs.com/product/137344/ELEC-56185450.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-aXYm4zQ1wIVkoJpCh0z6w5qEAQYASABEgJXCvD_BwE
Is there a safety advantage to using an AC adapter? In other words, if I'm stupid enough to somehow zap myself - Won't the AC adapter just give me a 'slap on the wrist' in comparison to the 2-wire power cord which could kill me?
GBAUTO
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The APV is the same thing as the AC adapters you have. It converts AC line voltage to 12VDC rather than the 3~5V the smaller adapters output. The only additional hazard is that you need to direct wire it to a plug or bus bar rather than plugging it into an outlet.
bleak
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Thanks Gbauto, that makes total sense. I'll be careful connecting the APV-12-12 to mains power!