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50W LED Build Part 1.5

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NEReef
, 08-22-2011 at 10:50 PM (1709 Views)
So i started working on the housing for my LED light fixture. So far I am pretty happy with the results. Its a little bit of trial and error and lots of fine tuning. Now pics.
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After trying different configurations using different pieces this is my favorite so far and what i am using for Version 1.
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This is what the bottom of the fixture looks like i had to do some modifications to get the pieces to fit. Thank God for a dremel.....
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I used clasps to hold the two fittings together. But it just didnt seem quite right so enter.......
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This is a roll of EPDM gasket material I snagged from work so a little work and I now have....
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A nice sealing housing that closes perfectly.

So i still need to finish the wiring, the painting, attaching the hanger and a couple little mods. We'll see how it all turns out. Honestly if this turns out well I am thinking of making these things for people. Anyone interested???? lol

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  1. DJ in WV's Avatar
    I like it but are those zinc coated clamps you plan on hanging over your tank
  2. NEReef's Avatar
    Good catch DJ! They were all Lowes had in stock so I decided to use them for this mock up. Im faced with a decision: find a different type of clasp or figure out a way to coat them to protect them. Im looking online now to try to find different clasps. One of my buddies suggested just spraying them with that dry silicone spray you put on tools to keep them from rusting but I am not sure how I feel about that. Any thoughts?
  3. DJ in WV's Avatar
    I wouldnt spray them with anything like that. Well maybe you could just cut a twist lock pattern into the to pieces and cut a grove for a o-ring instead of the gasket on the inner pipe. Would take some time but a dremel is a handy tool to fab with