ballast for led lights

[duke62]

so i have these 4 foot strip lights i purchased last year.i dont think the lights went i do think the little ballast used to control it did break.does anyone know where i can purchase it.i dont know which brand it is so i imagine i will need a selection to look through.if anyone has any idea lmk

 

[nyfynest22]

what kind of ballast is it? try contacting the manufacture/?

 

[duke62]

i have no idea.its one of these no brand name.it is only for the look of the blue at night.

 

[duke62]

i would even buy a whole new setup if i knew where to get it.i bought thesew off another reefer

 

[flipit13]

too test you could probably use a laptop power supply to see if they light.

 

[duke62]

haha.your right it worked.its the light.there is a split in 1 off the lights which is causing it to short.do you know where to buy another ballast and another led strip.i threw the ballast away thinking it was the ballast.or can i go to the computer store and purchase the cord from a lap top

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Can you show a pic of the strips? Are those 12V ones? If so, most laptop powersupply and 12V bricks will eventually burn out the leds.

You need a regulated voltage ac/dc adapter. It does not have to be expensive but just need a proper one.

 

[duke62]

tell ya the truth i have no idea what type/watt it is.i will just go buy a new setup.now to find where i can purchase it.i will put a thread in the want to buy..i love to look at the tank while these are on

 

[LongIslandAndy]

LED's

Jim

Check these out. A few guys are using them
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LED-...tZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesk

 

[Dre]

Canal Lighting & Parts on Canal st. in Manhattan.Here is where i got mine.

 

[duke62]

hey andy it doesnt specify that it comes with the 12 volt ballast.do u know if it does?

 

[Dre]

How many LED's on the 4' strip?I think you need a 6 volt transformer.

 

[duke62]

120

 

[Dre]

How many LED's on the 4' strip?I think you need a 6 volt transformer.

Use a 6 volt transformer.

 

[Dre]

Use a 6 volt transformer.

Do not go over 6 volts pickup an ajustable transformer from Radio Shack or you might have one around the house in which you can ajust the voltage accordingly.If the LED'S get too warm click down 1 volt or 1.5.

 

[duke62]

cool.thanks dre.i still have 1 4ft section that works.that will be fine for the 50 breeder.