Led Moon Lighting

[SJ2K]

Hey, im new to the whole concept of moon lighting but really cant resist the appeal of them. Unfortunatly my DIY skills are near to none so seeing some available on Ebay was a pleasant surprise.

LED Moon Lighting

A few things id like to know though, would somthing like this be simple to attach to an off the shelf lid like my juwel 80? Any further information on the topic will be greatly recieved

 

[madgap]

I felt sure I started a thread like this, only last night, infact.
Maybe senility is setting in.

 

[SJ2K]

No you did and I got an answer just wanted a larger concensus.

 

[Underwurlde]

Crikey, they look like fairy lights... sellotaped to the lighting.

Inside the hood of a jewel gets quite warm, so sellotape is definately out of the question. I would cable tie it to some cable tie sticky pads. I have sone this for my Jewel standard lid and they have remained in place for over a year now, supporting mains cabling (i.e. heavier cabling).

Andy

 

[SJ2K]

Cool ta, it does say they come with self adhisive pads which can be further screwed/clued to the lid might give them a go!

 

[Rooster]

Bodgearama !!!!! This ebayer has been to B&Q and bought a string of Christmas tree lights... cut them into strips of five, and rips off gullible fish folk !
I doubt the whole lot would cost a fiver.... and it would still look pants IMHO

 

[showjyr]

Had a set up sort of like that using blue LED's in my tank for a long time. They seem to be too bright and focused for the fish....ever looked into an LED? I just switched to cold cathode and love them, as do my fish. They are really very, very easy to wire and install.

 

[raptorrex]

if your led's are too bright, simply reduce the voltage they are running at.

 

[SJ2K]

if your led's are too bright, simply reduce the voltage they are running at.

Thats what I was thinking?

I would try the cold cathode but I just cant see a good way to install them into my lid without it looking like a hack job.

 

[raptorrex]

if your led's are too bright, simply reduce the voltage they are running at.

Thats what I was thinking?

I would try the cold cathode but I just cant see a good way to install them into my lid without it looking like a hack job.

lol, that was my problem too, with the cold cathode. the cheaper ones are also not sealed too well, allowing the "bung" holding the neon tube itself to get damp. this can lead to the outer case melting. eventually causing a short. i am by no means saying they all will, but baring in mind, most are made for installation in computers, protection against damp is not first on the list.

 

[joe1]

quality been looking for these for ages so i just bought sum cheers for the link B)

 

[afishdude]

quality been looking for these for ages so i just bought sum cheers for the link B)

lol did you read any of these posts before you bought them? everyone just said they are garbage and you went and bought them....

 

[SJ2K]

Well not everyone, a few people looked at 1 pictures then ASSUMED they were bad. Personly I still see nothing wrong with them and believe them to be an easier/better option and probably still cheaper

Anyone else?

 

[Dorkhedeos]

Those look like they were made like very crudely. The guy didnt even bother trimming the electrical tape before posting pictures of it (if its heatshrink tubing, it looks like he didnt do that right either), thats how you know its probably not worth the 9 "quid" as you guys say. Thats about like 18 bucks isnt it? You could make like 2 of those or 1 with way more leds than that for 18 bucks that are a lot better quality.

 

[raptorrex]

reusing old led Christmas lights or ambiance lights, is an excellent way to sort yourself out with this type of light, for very little cost. but some people just don't like to do that. if thats the case these will do fine.

lol as for diy lights, I've made three sets, all still working. i bought one set of cold cathode, and they are not. i know where i would rather get mine from now on.