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| sitch64 |
Posted - 23/04/2012 : 16:31:26
Hello all,
Been a long time since i last posted. I'm in the process of redecorating my viv, after my snake managed to pull out one of the vents which I tide a plastic plant to  and escaped for a few hours.
I’m looking at getting some LED lighting just for viewing purposes. Do you think this would be suitable?
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9258413/Trail/searchtext%3ELEDLIGHTING.htm |
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| Lotabob |
Posted - 08/06/2012 : 12:31:03
Its funny because I worked those branches myself and in a few places there are strange red stains, each one a reminder of just how sharp the blade of a plain is, I have those reminders of the work that went into it that and the scars on my hands, lol. |
| Dixon |
Posted - 08/06/2012 : 09:39:45
Thanks for the info Lotabob. If you see someone up your Sycamore one dark night don't let the dogs out because it will only be me lol. |
| Lotabob |
Posted - 07/06/2012 : 19:08:33
They are totally complete, plug, transformer, cables, remote thing and 4 strips that can be connected together to make them bigger.
My logs used to be a sycamore tree in the back garden, it was in need to topping so I ended up with a house full of huge branches that a few days of stripping and weeks of drying I ended up with what you see. The top viv is 6 foot, that size branch from a shop would have been really expensive. |
| Dixon |
Posted - 07/06/2012 : 13:44:08
I want to get some lighting for mine and the Ikea lights look pretty good. Can anyone confirm that they are complete and that you don't need to buy a transformer or anything. Also Lotabob I love the branches in your set up; are they shop bought or self collected? |
| marc_sg |
Posted - 06/06/2012 : 21:20:26
Im using led under cupboard strips from wicks they cost £20. And lotabob i lovr ur viv stack. I want one.... Urs will do lol |
| daniel87 |
Posted - 06/06/2012 : 14:27:28
Nice work, looks good. |
| sitch64 |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 17:55:42
Two photos after I installed the lights
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| sitch64 |
Posted - 23/04/2012 : 20:29:10
Thanks alot for your help, think I'm going to take a trip up to ikea tomorrow, really like the look of there lights. |
| jimmer7 |
Posted - 23/04/2012 : 20:15:33
hi i use led lights from maplins as a set of three spot lights each contain 15 lEds produce no heat and uses minimal electric 2 spot light was enough for a 3ft x 2ft viv got 1 spare. £20 the lot |
| mystra |
Posted - 23/04/2012 : 20:00:30
i've got strip LEDs that i got from Reptiles-Ink on the dark side (RFUK) for around £20 with postage for a 75cm strip (ideal for 3ft long viv)
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comes with a remote which can change the colours etc etc... even a "disco mode.. which is no doubt wasted on a snake haha |
| Lotabob |
Posted - 23/04/2012 : 19:02:54
Ikea do a range of LED strips, they are called the DIODER range
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/00202324/
Thats what I use and I can assure you they are brilliant.
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| Danno91 |
Posted - 23/04/2012 : 17:40:59
im looking at doing something similar but ill be using led strips like the ones you get for your car |
| Fezza |
Posted - 23/04/2012 : 17:25:11
Ive been using these in both my vivs. 2 is enough to illuminate a 5'x3'x3' and one is enough for a 3'x2'x2'
http://mobile.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=611249 |
