Led strip holder

whitechicks7 · 18-10-2013, 02:00 PM

Hi all,
Recently ordered a 30 cm led strip with wire and adaptor.
And was thinking of diying a hold/stand for it.

So my plan was. Abit cheapskate ,
For the stand- I will cut ice cream tub(those ntuc Icecream tub into half.
Thn a opening for the side of the tank to slot in.

Now I need a piece of something to paste my led strip on to.
I was thinking of use those plastic wire cover u stick on the wall kind..
Looks like those cover air con pipe one. But smaller size.

My question is, will it melt ? I know led is not that hot compare to flourasent but there is still head.
Or is there any alternative item I can get from hardware store to fix up my led strip?

Please help

thx!

itchy · 18-10-2013, 05:07 PM

You can try those aluminum strips use for hanging curtain?

18-10-2013, 11:12 PM

Aluminium strips.. i got an entire SIX METER for $5.50 cos they only sell the entire strip.. got it frm those hardware shops at ubi ave 2

They also cut it for you.. super good for diy.. comes in different sizes

whitechicks7 · 22-10-2013, 09:41 AM

Thx for the replies.
Chose those plastic cover instead haha.
Maybe will try aluminum ones for next project.
Any places located in the west?

whitechicks7 · 22-10-2013, 10:06 AM

Bought wrong one... Non waterproof...
In the end have to waterproof it myself haha.

Wrapping paper (those wrap books one )

End product !

Amazingly one 30 cm strip can light up my tank..
Thinking of doing parallel 2 strip or 3 strip for my 2 feet...
Over power !

shaunwcl · 26-10-2013, 02:03 AM

Nicely done up

Very innovative..

Tawana · 26-10-2013, 12:19 PM

Nice! cheap somemore and save 50% energy!

25-11-2013, 01:36 AM

Simlim tower got sell 2ft led back bar.. $25 i think

Neutral · 25-11-2013, 04:26 PM

Nice and neat. Thanks for sharing.

18-10-2013, 02:00 PM	#1
whitechicks7 Arofanatic Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 293	Led strip holder Hi all, Recently ordered a 30 cm led strip with wire and adaptor. And was thinking of diying a hold/stand for it. So my plan was. Abit cheapskate , For the stand- I will cut ice cream tub(those ntuc Icecream tub into half. Thn a opening for the side of the tank to slot in. Now I need a piece of something to paste my led strip on to. I was thinking of use those plastic wire cover u stick on the wall kind.. Looks like those cover air con pipe one. But smaller size. My question is, will it melt ? I know led is not that hot compare to flourasent but there is still head. Or is there any alternative item I can get from hardware store to fix up my led strip? Please help thx!

18-10-2013, 05:07 PM	#2
itchy Endangered Dragon Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,159	You can try those aluminum strips use for hanging curtain?

18-10-2013, 11:12 PM	#3
ThoughTs Guest Posts: n/a	Aluminium strips.. i got an entire SIX METER for $5.50 cos they only sell the entire strip.. got it frm those hardware shops at ubi ave 2 They also cut it for you.. super good for diy.. comes in different sizes

22-10-2013, 09:41 AM	#4
whitechicks7 Arofanatic Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 293	Thx for the replies. Chose those plastic cover instead haha. Maybe will try aluminum ones for next project. Any places located in the west?

22-10-2013, 10:06 AM	#5
whitechicks7 Arofanatic Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 293	Bought wrong one... Non waterproof... In the end have to waterproof it myself haha. Wrapping paper (those wrap books one ) End product ! Amazingly one 30 cm strip can light up my tank.. Thinking of doing parallel 2 strip or 3 strip for my 2 feet... Over power !

26-10-2013, 02:03 AM	#6
shaunwcl Dragon Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,756	Nicely done up Very innovative..

26-10-2013, 12:19 PM	#7
Tawana Arofanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 361	Nice! cheap somemore and save 50% energy!

25-11-2013, 01:36 AM	#8
leowweilee Guest Posts: n/a	Simlim tower got sell 2ft led back bar.. $25 i think

25-11-2013, 04:26 PM	#9
Neutral Arofanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 131	Nice and neat. Thanks for sharing.

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