Discussion Thread-Lighting Workshop (May-12-2012) (1 Viewer)

[SuperRay]

Discussion Thread-Lighting Workshop (May-12-2012)

 

[SuperRay]

Looking for members who are versed in this subject to PM me if you are willing to help with this workshop.

Professional experience not required.

If you are a sponsor, DIY'er or have a technical/practical background that would be great!

Remember, this is a members club, help share you knowledge and experience with other members so that others may also benefit from your knowledge.

 

[soymilk]

I will bring a few LEDs for the workshop if needed.

AI sols, and possibly a home made fixture.

 

[MyReefLiving]

I'm sure there are some Marsh member out there with a high knowledge of LED lighting that can show others! Good bring Soymilk!

 

[Ostentum]

I can do MHs, I have a set of 400s in the garage that are going on the new tank and wont be hooked up till June ish. I have VHOs and T5s, but only actinic bulbs. that are also not currently on a tank. Also if anyone has an extra 250W MH ballast lying around I have a few different extra bulbs laying around. 10ks, 12ks, 20ks, and several different manufacturers such as XM, Ushio, Reeflux and Radium.

 

[SuperRay]

Now that's what I am talking about. Way to step up guys!
Don't forget your time will count towards the volunteer program also!

 

[soymilk]

Who has that plasma light? It would be awesome to check it out in person again.

I can bring my par meter and we can do head to head comparisons.

 

[emixa]

I dont mind helping out. I have and extra 150w MH ballast and fixture for bulb along with extra bulbs i cant use.

 

[emixa]

Now that I think of it, I have a (4) wire or (2) pair set end caps wire to a ballast for VHO T12 lighting if any one has extra bulbs laying around. If it all still works, I wouldnt mind getting rid of it either for a smal nominal price.

 

[Ostentum]

I am planning on bringing all that I have a 660 and endcaps and actinic bulbs for both T5 and VHO

 

[Jasonc]

It'd be great if someone could do a demo on how to wire up a T5/VHO retrofit. Just an idea...

 

[Ostentum]

I have done a couple of those. It depends on the ballast but could put something together.

 

[merkurmaniac]

I have wired up a few different homemade LED arrays that I could talk about. I can also give an idea of what NOT to do, as I have also shorted out (not technically shorted out, but that's how it ended up) an LED array. I have used cree 3watt XP-E and XP-G as well as XM-L and I just ordered some 3up LEDs that have 3 emitters on one star. I can explain how they are wired, and perhaps do a few solders. If I am available then, I'll plan on having some stuff loose (not installed in my system.)

 

[Reggie]

This is going to be one of those "do not miss" meetings. I am really wanting to build my own LED lights so this fits the bill.

 

[mwilliams62]

Tagging along do not want to miss this meeting.

 

[hankintexas]

Tagging along do not want to miss this meeting.

Same Here

 

[nemo713]

I'm gonna try and make this one I have a 660 and a box of vho bulbs,a spare 250 mh ballast,and a dual 400

 

[gabe_j]

when and where is this?id love to demo some led fixtures. only thing is i can't get a new batch of controllers for about a week and a half. but if i have to run some leds on pots i will and can show people how to wire basic dimmer channels. i'll also put an order if for more leds from LEDGROUPBUY.COM as they donate most of my R&D equipment. i'll see if they and maybe rapid led would like to also participate.

 

[SuperRay]

when and where is this?id love to demo some led fixtures. only thing is i can't get a new batch of controllers for about a week and a half. but if i have to run some leds on pots i will and can show people how to wire basic dimmer channels. i'll also put an order if for more leds from LEDGROUPBUY.COM as they donate most of my R&D equipment. i'll see if they and maybe rapid led would like to also participate.

This will likely be a ADG, as for times I will need to get an idea from you guys what you think will work. I think it's great that some other members are being active and stepping up to be active with these workshops. We usually (try) plan things for a 10AM-2PM thing so that the whole Saturday isn't shot, so I guess a little feedback would be great regarding that. In order for everything to be neat and ordered I will schedule people in the Volunteer Program so that your time is accounted and also so that everyone has enough time to present their 'show-n'tell'. If anyone has special needs (table, projector, extension cords, etc.) please let me know also so that we can get everything in place!

 

[Ostentum]

Ray, do you think that Mike would have a 24" and possibly a 30" tall tank that we could use to measure par values at different levels in the tank? Or is there a member out there that has a tank similar size. I think that it would be a good comparison to actual measure the par values of the different lighting that will be discussed. If not no biggie. But I know that we will need extension cords.