ctaylor3737 Posted June 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 You can make double strips yea you Def need to make more light strips to get the amount your looking for. Should,be able to tinker with mine finally. Been trying to finish my basement, wish I had more time off. 2-3 solid days and would be done. If only, if only -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OblongShrimp Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Any update on these lights? how do they were for shelving lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungle64 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I want to know also. Don't keep me in the dark....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfosgate Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Me toooo. Wanting to do this under shelves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Got these the other day. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungle64 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Got these the other day.-Chris Make life a lot easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I wanted to use them so I didn't have to clean much of the silicone off and then try to saunter it -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Yeah, nothing is worse than sauntering. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbarbee54 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Amazon has some 10w bright led small fixtures that are pretty cheap and you could do 2 per tank or 4 on one level of a hd rack and should do great for shrimp tanks and low light plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbarbee54 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/Waterpoof-Outdoor-Security-Floodlight-Equivalent/dp/B006STWHE4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405120049&sr=8-2&keywords=10+watt+garden+led You can get 10w or 30w cool white which is 6000-7000k so daylight spectrum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thanks. I checked it out, and found this comment helpful: "I'm going to estimate the light output to be about 400 lumens. I base this claim by comparing this lamp, which I installed in my tool trailer, to the Phillips 10.5 watt (60 watt equivalent) A19 (regular base) LED light bulbs that I bought from Home Depot and also installed in my trailer. The Phillips LED bulb claims to put out 800 lumens, and this light from Amazon appears to put out about HALF as much light. At $11 each, the Phillips LED bulbs are a very good value (I bought 8 of them, for a start) whereas this generic non-branded LED fixture is a "decent" value. The main benefit of this LED fixture is the compact size. The main drawback is the fact that the wiring isn't complete... you need to either mount the fixture in an electrical box or install a 3-prong power cord (my approach) to connect the fixture to an outlet. " I also thought this was interesting: http://www.amazon.com/Remote-Control-Waterproof-Flood-Different/dp/B005KYOE2Q/ref=pd_sim_hi_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=147ZF1FXMTVRB2T4QYH3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbarbee54 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 It looks like it might have a connection for a ramp timer too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungle64 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I also thought this was interesting: http://www.amazon.com/Remote-Control-Waterproof-Flood-Different/dp/B005KYOE2Q/ref=pd_sim_hi_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=147ZF1FXMTVRB2T4QYH3 Hi Soothing, That is something i like to try. Thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 yer welcome. Building off Sbarbee's idea, that's all. ctaylor3737 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbarbee54 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 When I move I might do custom lighting with these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Well finally almost to building my rack. Picked up some stainless casing today that I plan to use. Should have more updates soon. Sorry so long basement took longer than I thought. Love how it turned out so far I'm impressed lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Q absolutely love the lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metageologist Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Looking good. One question though is it just me or are those lights realy blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Looking good. One question though is it just me or are those lights realy blue.Yea they are blue, they have the daylight ones now that are more,yellow. Depends on what you like, I don't mind the blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 For me it would throw off teh color for selective breeding, however if not selective breeding, they could work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 It's actually not too,bad on the tanks. I would suggest going with the natural daylight,one. Maybe I'll swap it out, works good for now. Only using those as grow out tanks for fry. Shrimps are on the top,and other rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I have finally gotten the strip light going. The best advise is If your sticking the light to wood to use high strength velcro. Had issues with the light strip falling down in a day. Been 2 days and still holding up! Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Great suggestion. I may use cable ties for low cost. ctaylor3737 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Great suggestion. I may use cable ties for low cost. I tried to but I stuck mine directly to the wood. Got my velcro for $2 at wal mart craft section. Its cheaper in that aisle lol. The hardware one is more exp. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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