Shoot, I just found this. Looks like it has a built in driver. So I could just wire it directly to 110. It is 4000 lumen though
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I’m thinking they don’t really need a fan. And, since they will be mounted up in that housing, facing downward, the brightness may not be too much of an issue. Only thing I’m not certain about is whether the heat sink listed will be enough.
I’m thinking they don’t really need a fan. And, since they will be mounted up in that housing, facing downward, the brightness may not be too much of an issue. Only thing I’m not certain about is whether the heat sink listed will be enough.
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Well over to you.
The thermal calculations are straightforward if you have all the data.
Sorry can't give you a yes/no answer.
Just a reminder that you take responsibility for legality and safety in all its forms, with DIY modifications.
Yeah, the heat sink recommended by the seller is $23.50. So, that would be exactly what you were saying. $47 In heat sinks alone. That’s the one with the fan. If I can figure out a cheaper option to run them, I will. Otherwise, back to the drawing boards. At least I am learning a bit through this. Thanks again.
Why not just fit an E26 screw in bulbholder, fed directly from the incoming mains, and use one of these:Shoot, I just found this. Looks like it has a built in driver. So I could just wire it directly to 110. It is 4000 lumen though
LED Corn Light Bulb 75W Equivalent 6000K Daylight White 1100 Lumens - - Amazon.com
LED Corn Light Bulb 75W Equivalent 6000K Daylight White 1100 Lumens - - Amazon.com
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however I don't know what that would do regarding compliance of your outdoor fitting with the NEC or local requirements. If the enclosure is weather tight/ suitably IP rated, and needs tools to get at the bulb, might be OK?
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Last night I confirmed both existing drivers are bad. I found a video of a guy talking about the same lights and drivers going out. So, I ordered replacement drivers from led supply.com to power two of those 24v lamps in each of the fixtures. It will only be 400 lumens or so for each, but we need light out there now.
The driver is 12-48v. And 16w. Sounds like this will give me a lot more options to chose from, if we want anything brighter
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The driver in those pictures is a constant current driver.
The white lamps we have been talking about are 24V at a lower current.
Since post #15, all along I have been suggesting you get a 24V constant voltage supply (and wire the lamps in parallel if you're using two)
Why are you buying the wrong thing, or have I got the wrong end of the stick?
The white lamps we have been talking about are 24V at a lower current.
Since post #15, all along I have been suggesting you get a 24V constant voltage supply (and wire the lamps in parallel if you're using two)
Why are you buying the wrong thing, or have I got the wrong end of the stick?
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