Lighting Finished my Mars to Cree today

[Ripper]

I also got the heat sinks from heat sink USA they were cheap 2 for 14 but then shipping made it double. so $28.00.

 

[Autonugs]

I'll be reading more and more today.

 

[Ripper]

I'll be reading more and more today.

I did a lot of reading as well... I would watch the videos that Growmou5 did on youtube.. very helpful...

 

[dcat0921]

The LED's were right at $50.00 each plus shipping.. they were the biggest cost. I got some shrink wrap, wire and some arctic silver 5 that was under $15.00. I also needed a soldering iron got one at walmart for $10.00. total was right at $150.00 but to do another one all I need is the LED's now.

And that was using a Mars 300w correct? Was that the 5w or the 3w?

 

[Ripper]

And that was using a Mars 300w correct? Was that the 5w or the 3w?

correct and mine was the newer 3 watt.

 

[dcat0921]

correct and mine was the newer 3 watt.

I thought the newer was the 5w? Will it make a difference if it's the 5w model? Will the drivers still be ok?

 

[Ripper]

I thought the newer was the 5w? Will it make a difference if it's the 5w model? Will the drivers still be ok?

I have never seen one way or the other what watts the stock ones are but yes the driver is fine to run one 72 volt chip or two 36 volt...

 

[dcat0921]

I have never seen one way or the other what watts the stock ones are but yes the driver is fine to run one 72 volt chip or two 36 volt...

Thanks for answering all my question!! Much appreciated brother [emoji106]

 

[Ripper]

Thanks for answering all my question!! Much appreciated brother [emoji106]

No problem at all. happy to share what I learned from others here...and from watching you tube videos...

 

[Autonugs]

Those holders are on back order.