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08-15-2006, 03:26 PM

keep an open mind and look at it this way. you can go spend 20 bucks or so to run 10 led's, or you can find a junk computer that everyone has now-a-days, pull the power supply, and you can run 40 led's if you want for free and you can hook up a lot more if you want. you can run neon too, or cathode tubes.

Wizzard~Of~Ozz · 08-15-2006, 06:21 PM

The plus side to using a computer power supply is that it doesn't get hot, also it outputs a constant 12v rather then 13.8 of a typical 12v adapter 9which you have to take into account with resistor values)

src · 08-15-2006, 07:57 PM

The minus side to using a computer power supply is the much higher current draw even when idling, and wasted power.

Wizzard~Of~Ozz · 08-15-2006, 08:40 PM

Can you confirm the current draw with just a fan running?

08-15-2006, 08:48 PM

in the case of running moon lights(like i do anyways), i run them off a timer and not all night long. so the power supply never really 'idles' at all, it powers my neon lights till around when i go to bed. then the lights are not needed and the supply is shut off, so there is no wasted power.

75gMKT · 08-22-2006, 02:34 AM

what guage wire should i use to string up the moon lights, is there any easlily acessable ro cheap type?

TwoHobbies · 08-22-2006, 10:09 AM

Are you still working on this project? I use 22ga or 24ga stranded, and it can be purchased at any hardware store.

08-15-2006, 06:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
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08-15-2006, 08:40 PM	#24 (permalink)
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08-15-2006, 03:26 PM	#21 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	keep an open mind and look at it this way. you can go spend 20 bucks or so to run 10 led's, or you can find a junk computer that everyone has now-a-days, pull the power supply, and you can run 40 led's if you want for free and you can hook up a lot more if you want. you can run neon too, or cathode tubes.

08-15-2006, 07:57 PM	#23 (permalink)
src Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 476	The minus side to using a computer power supply is the much higher current draw even when idling, and wasted power.

08-15-2006, 08:48 PM	#25 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	in the case of running moon lights(like i do anyways), i run them off a timer and not all night long. so the power supply never really 'idles' at all, it powers my neon lights till around when i go to bed. then the lights are not needed and the supply is shut off, so there is no wasted power.

08-22-2006, 02:34 AM	#26 (permalink)
75gMKT Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Mankato, Minnesota Posts: 15	what guage wire should i use to string up the moon lights, is there any easlily acessable ro cheap type?

08-22-2006, 10:09 AM	#27 (permalink)
TwoHobbies Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Western New York Posts: 357 Images: 9	Are you still working on this project? I use 22ga or 24ga stranded, and it can be purchased at any hardware store.