DIY Conversion from fluorescent bulb to LED help

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turntablez

Discussion Starter · #1 · Dec 13, 2014

Hello,

I am from Michigan the Warren area. Just wanted to say a quick hello before I ask a question and post my first post. I have read and watched many youtube videos on people converting fluorescent bulbs to LED strips that are waterproof and an LED driver to convert an aquarium hood light to LED. But no one explains what has to match between the driver and the LED light strips to make it safe and not burn out the lights or cause a safety hazard. I'm pretty handy so it looks simple but I am not sure to the specs needed to make the matching pair. Thanks for your time and help. Any guidance is appreciated.

Todd

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#3 · Dec 14, 2014

turntablez said:
Hello,
But no one explains what has to match between the driver and the LED light strips to make it safe and not burn out the lights or cause a safety hazard.

I maybe can help.
Do you know what wattage LED's you wish to put together?
1 watt or 3 watt and about how many. How long is the fixture?

Recent thread I started on a retro-fit.
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showpost.php?p=7068298&postcount=1

Recent thread I started on PAR results from build.
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showpost.php?p=7090002&postcount=1

9-1watt LED's per 24" fixture was used in this example.