Strip Led's

Hi Guys. I am looking for those strips of led's. nothing fancy. I have a few plants in the tank, but not particularly partial to them.

Thanks

Howard

 

I know the China Mall in Centurion has them.
Boksburg flea market should also have them.

 

On the corner of Atlas and North Rand Road in Boksburg. China Centre. Lots of lighting places. Bought a meter and the fitting that goes on the end last week for I think R 80.

 

That's the place I was thinking of...

 

I have bought these Chinese strips before, they lights work fine just be very aware that they are not designed for such high moisture environments and their insulation isn't great. I had two burn out (short) due to moisture ingress. Just add some extra insulation where the power cable connects to the fitting.

 

Agreed. if you have the budget, then this is sound advice...

 

Bought my leds from there for my rack system. Still working, and working gr8

 

Thanks for the info Guys, mine will go in a rubber sealed unit. So cheapies should be fine.

 

Could someone who has strip leds post a pic so I can see quality, as I am also looking for them and would they work in a planted tank as well

 

As long as they are 6500k, they should do fine. How long they will last is another thing.

 

I run the below LED Modules on my tanks, they are IP68 Waterproof and have not had a days problems with them. I run 10 sets of 3 on my 3ft and they just bring out the colour and plants seem to thrive, these are 6500k and I have another set of 9500k on my 4ft. One gets the strips with about 60 LED's per meter, but these don't last with condensation although they say they are waterproof. I know there are plastic sleeves available but I rather go with what I know.

LED Module


3ft with 10x3 LED Modules:

 

Anyone have experience with the aquashine LED strips ?? Sorry for the slight thread hijack Howard

 

Here is what i use in the 4ft for the time being............. These cost R100 with the power supply.

 

nice lighting!!!

 

Go to improvedliving.co.za they are based in PE. I have their LEDS and they are amazing

 

I bought mine from DHGate.com but you will wait for roughly 2 months to ship from overseas. was dirt cheap, R20 for a 5m roll. the power supply was R100 from china mall