Didn't you see those nice graphs SDS ran for us? Didn't that make everything clear to you?I don't know why I'm having such a hard time finding reflectors...every other component is relatively simple and abundant except for the reflectors. I guess i'm spoiled and lazy and I'm kind of used to supra doing all the leg work..lol. I just want something that'll put out an 18" circle at 12" high and will snap right onto my cob holders..is that too much to ask!? However, I know the first word in this thread is DIY so I was thinking of cutting semi-circle like strips of aluminum from soda cans and folding them over to make a cone i just dont know how to figure out the angle
So the order is now in for the Arctic 11Plus, Meanwells, 3070s, Fan Power unit and now we're down to reflectors and chip holders. Is there anyone in Europe that knows where to source the Ideal Chip-Loks? Can't seem to find any.
Thanks again to all of you for either asking my stupid questions for me, or answering those questions (and pre-empting the others I would have asked with your insanely detailed testing).
And no one is going to accuse me of copying anyone else with THAT design and no one is going to copy my design either. The old tuna can Sforza Sfolly is one of a kind, a true bespoke example of good old American can do technology.Hey, it probably beats what Doer is going to make.. lol.. and it exists right now so you can grow plants with it!!
Win win!
Thanks mate - was trying to find a stockist that didn't ask me to order a pack of 500 (although I'd love to be in a situation to have to order 500.....imagine all that light!)Non-US Locations
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Do think that if you contact the distributor in your area they might be able to point you to one of their customers who is willing to sell the reflectors individually? The phone number of the distributor might not be the final answer, but it is a start.Thanks mate - was trying to find a stockist that didn't ask me to order a pack of 500 (although I'd love to be in a situation to have to order 500.....imagine all that light!)
You gave the GREAT idea!Pretty cool .Still needs additional fins,though ..
Or water -cooling ...
A giant reflector +MCPCB ...
Pretty interesting idea ..
This might be the start of a
DIY avalanche ,who knows ...
Com' on ,by now ,at least I should have earned the title of a 'Skilled DIYer ' ...
And..
Come to thing about it ...I also look like an elf ..
..Sort of ..
Cheers.
Split a box of 60? That is the min. quantity, I have found.Didn't you see those nice graphs SDS ran for us? Didn't that make everything clear to you?
It would be nice if there were a good reflector that would snap right onto the ideal chip holders. I think that they make them, but I haven't figured it out yet.
DEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
New adapter mates IDEAL Chip-Lok™ array holders with LEDiL reflectors
SYCAMORE, IL, NOVEMBER 12, 2013 -- IDEAL has introduced an inexpensive, simple-to-install adapter that seamlessly connects its Chip-Lok™ LED COB array holders to LEDiL Mirella™, Angela™, and Lena™ reflectors - at extremely high optical efficiency.
Or JB Cold Weld might work too. I used it to secure my fans to aluminum .Wait, then Star said conical is better. Well. Aluminum funnel. Cut it where you want. Use High Temp Epoxy to attach it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Pack-Funnel-Aluminum-Finish-Metal-12-ounce-Cone-Shape-New/310825310684?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid=555012&algo=PW.MBE&ao=1&asc=30013&meid=19ea4bcacc0048bb9f3389fce7e1e387&pid=100010&rk=5&rkt=22&sd=310723230940
And it probably shouldn't.If it can't be fixed with JBs and duck tape, it just can't be fixed.
Exactly, and you certainly don't want to fix it, but....And it probably shouldn't.