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I have the Finnex 36" Planted plus from around 2015 and it started flashing on/off in 2017 and I recently decided to get it working again. The flashing corresponds to a clicking sound from the power supply and I know it's a common issue with the cheap power supplies that came with the unit. Ordered a new power supply from Finnex/AquaVibrant but the connector is a two prong male and so is the light so they can't plug in. Waiting to hear back from their customer service...
I've read threads about going with an aftermarket power supply light a mean well. It sounds like I have to match the DC15v output of the supply and it must produce 18w or more to power the light.
What does the switching or constant power have to do with it if anything? Will either work?
How difficult is connecting the wiring to the power supply and what does it entail? Most of the power supplies I see are open or open cages, Is this a recipe for failure if its hanging behind an aquarium? I've electrical soldered under cabinet leds, can connect wires with butt splices as well so I'm not totally inept but if it isn't something I do every day is it worth trying to go this route or am I in over my head?
I've read threads about going with an aftermarket power supply light a mean well. It sounds like I have to match the DC15v output of the supply and it must produce 18w or more to power the light.
What does the switching or constant power have to do with it if anything? Will either work?
How difficult is connecting the wiring to the power supply and what does it entail? Most of the power supplies I see are open or open cages, Is this a recipe for failure if its hanging behind an aquarium? I've electrical soldered under cabinet leds, can connect wires with butt splices as well so I'm not totally inept but if it isn't something I do every day is it worth trying to go this route or am I in over my head?