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Fluval Edge Cree Led Build (6/10/12 UPDATED pics)

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Fluval Edge with 10 white Cree LeDs, to keep hc,ug,downio and CRS

Here's a tease.... :biggrin:

 
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Thanks, I really like your design as-well. I think I watched your video 10xtimes, in order to come up with my design. :proud:

The kit I purchased did not come with a dimmable option, I might in the future go for it. In regards to the optics I think your right, I'll probably keep optics on the "angled LEDs" to try to "push" as much light as possible into corners of the tank.
 
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i did not use thermal adhesives, rather i went with metal screws and tapped threads in the heatsink. I did use a dab of artic silver under each pad though.

you would be safe using the thermal adhesives, no need to tap & screw ( i have a tap set so it gave me an excuse to use it ;-)
 
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you can get these buckpucks that have the added 10K pots, so no need for a ref voltage of 10volts : http://ledsupply.com/03023-d-e-1000p.php

these can drive the crees at 1000Ma, you can go for a lower current, its on the this page at the bottom: http://ledsupply.com/wired-buckpuck.php

LEDs die by being overcurrent and of course how many hours they are driven, since these have a MTBF of 50K hours you will grow old and gray before they crap out, so no worries if you did not dim them. Dimming only gives you latitude on intensity, and of course dusk to dawn effect.
 
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