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| a33272 |
Posted - 14/03/2011 : 18:14:07
i decided a while ago i wanted to change from standard bulbs for the viv lighting an decided to go for led strip. so i got this today just to try it out an see how effective it is. its in on the diaganal due to the hole for wiring but as im quiet happy with the results when bumbles new viv comes an snakes get shuffled about will do it side to side. might even get some blue and white for a nice night time effect
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| viraleye |
Posted - 09/05/2012 : 22:34:14
For the transformer you just need one of them plugs that have variable outputs |
| Starmist |
Posted - 09/05/2012 : 15:47:30
I've finally found this thread again!!! I've found a roll of LED lights on Ebay like you said, but would you be able to advise/show me pictures of the other pieces I will need. I'm usually good a DIY, but I have no idea of electrical things!! My o/h is just as bad he's a stonemason so unless it's a big piece of stone we're stumped!! Thanks in advance :D x |
| smart bunny |
Posted - 04/05/2012 : 11:13:23
More spam - thread a yr old! |
| kev 5 |
Posted - 04/05/2012 : 10:12:11
they look good, i might have to get some |
| JamalKrumme |
Posted - 04/05/2012 : 03:22:10
try it out an see how effective it is. its in on
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www.ledstrips8.com |
| Danny919 |
Posted - 25/04/2011 : 19:23:05
right okay ill have to take a look on ebay for some. ty for ur reply |
| a33272 |
Posted - 24/04/2011 : 23:12:23
to start with dont get the led strip from maplin, they will charge u £30ish for 3 ft, i payed £20 for a 5 metre roll from ebay an the ebay stuff is water proof too. i just used a 12v transformor i had kicking about. u can buy led strip lighting with the transformer etc already wired but it depends if its right for what u need, i needed to do 2 vivs with 2 diff colours so all my wiring an switch box is custom. its not as hard as it sounds though
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| Danny919 |
Posted - 24/04/2011 : 21:24:45
Hi, Ive been intresting in getting some led strips like you, i have been to maplin, and they said they can sell me the lights and transformer but i need a soldering iron, and some soldering wire, and wire it up myself, but im a plumber, when it comes to electrics i dont really know my stuff, so can you not buy a transformer ready to use with led strips? so you can just plug them into the mains ? |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 20/03/2011 : 20:41:40
Prrff show off. They look great though, wish I had the money for them! |
| lrv2307 |
Posted - 20/03/2011 : 13:34:08
fantastic, they look great! |
| scubadude |
Posted - 20/03/2011 : 11:25:22
Looks good Chris, I think I'll be investing in some for the new viv. Nice job |
| a33272 |
Posted - 19/03/2011 : 20:12:27
UPDATE
led strips i ordered from ebay have come so started to fit out viv an hehehehe ohhhh yes im chuffed with this
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| lrv2307 |
Posted - 16/03/2011 : 12:09:01
i look forward to seeing it hun :o) and to bumbles new home lol |
| a33272 |
Posted - 16/03/2011 : 11:28:34
quote:
Originally posted by lrv2307
cant wait to see um...........ohhh....red led's...........look forward to seeing that
Yeah thought would be a nice night viewing colour  |
| lrv2307 |
Posted - 16/03/2011 : 10:35:17
cant wait to see um...........ohhh....red led's...........look forward to seeing that |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 16/03/2011 : 09:08:22
Looks really good.
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| a33272 |
Posted - 16/03/2011 : 08:23:16
quote:
Originally posted by Sta~ple
I did see the lights on ebay, seemed cheap until yu have to buy the plug/power supply XD although The link lrv gave they look quite cheap with the plug!
I got things I can use for power supply so it's ok for me lol but I've got 5 meters of White an red coming to do all vivs with so pics will follow when bumbles new viv is set up |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 20:00:40
I did see the lights on ebay, seemed cheap until yu have to buy the plug/power supply XD although The link lrv gave they look quite cheap with the plug! |
| a33272 |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 19:39:48
thats why ive gone the ebay route as it seams the cheapest way by far lol
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| lrv2307 |
Posted - 15/03/2011 : 19:33:30
heres a couple of suppliers too
http://www.yourwelcome.co.uk/
http://ledstriplightsonline.co.uk/12v-9-led-flexible-blue-led-moonlight-strip-light-kit-marine-aquarium-fish-tank/ |
