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Another aquarium LED hood light Easier! cheaper!

Another aquarium LED hood light Easier! cheaper!
I know theres alot of diy LED light online already so here's another..although this one is cheaper and less complex than most.

Required skills and knowledge: Basic soldering, cutting plastic with a dremel and basic electrical theory.
 
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Step 1Materials and tools

Materials and tools
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Tools you'll need:
Soldering iron and lead to connect wires
Glue gun
Dremel drill with circular cutting disk.
Electrical tape
Wire clippers
Small file
Screw driver

Materials:
110v LED bulbs $3 to $10 each(depends on how bright you want your fish tank)
6 to 9 ft Extension cord $1 to $2
Wall switch less than $1 *not required
PVC gutter 12 feet for $6.50
PVC gutter end covers $2.50 each
PVC 3/4 inch conduit clamps 5 for 76 cents *not required
* All materials except the LED bulbs was bought at Menards Hardware store.
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2 comments
Apr 10, 2012. 5:47 PMgduke says:
It looks like you are using 8 "bulbs". Question is, what size of tank, or better, how did you calculate the number of "bulbs" needed based on the size of your tank?
Thank you
Guy

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