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marshrunner757 06-24-2014 09:48 PM

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The fittings in the pics are 1-12"(too big). These pictures show all the parts. I used 14awg wire to solder the lights to. Drill 2 holes in threaded plug and run them thru about an inch. Then I used black rtv to seal the holes for the wires. Remember, LED's are polarity sensitive. Test and mark each bulb before you solder.

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marshrunner757 06-24-2014 09:50 PM

Not sure why it posted the first pic 3 times

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AceArcher 06-24-2014 09:58 PM

thats on the money right there marsh... nicely done.. where are you getting that acrylic tubing?

marshrunner757 06-24-2014 10:18 PM

Thanks. Look on page 5 of this post. I supplied a link to amazon.

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papap 06-27-2014 04:06 PM

How do you test to see positive and neg side?

marshrunner757 06-27-2014 04:12 PM

Just hook a wire to the positive of the battery and a wire to the negative. Then take the other ends and touch to the light. If it lights, mark the side of the light that your positive was touched to. If it doesn't light swap them until it lights and marked the positive side. Doesn't hurt if you hook it backwards while testing. It just won't light. Make sense?

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papap 06-27-2014 04:38 PM

Got pos and neg figured out. Did you hook up both bright and dim sides? Looks like you did both. Guess I'll do the same

marshrunner757 06-27-2014 04:39 PM

Yes.

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papap 06-27-2014 06:23 PM

Works great. Thanks for all the info. Will try it at the bend Sunday night.

marshrunner757 06-27-2014 06:38 PM

Let me know how you do

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papap 06-29-2014 09:37 AM

Would yo happen to know how much weight it took to get light down to about 6'. Guessing that would be the right dept.

marshrunner757 06-29-2014 10:20 AM

Going to be a trial and error thing. Clear vs dirty vs salt is all going to have an effect on buoyancy. Best thing is to tie a float the desired height above the light and put your weight on the light.

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fishfighter 07-08-2014 10:40 AM

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does it mater if you sink them, or would they work just as good if it is floating? saltwater fishing of course

marshrunner757 07-08-2014 10:48 AM

I would think sinking just below surface would be best. While these lights are pretty bright, the surface of the water would reflect much of the light.

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marshrunner757 07-19-2014 09:22 PM

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Finally dropped one in our 18' pool to test.
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Goooh 07-20-2014 08:08 AM

That thing is bright!

marshrunner757 07-20-2014 08:25 AM

Be glad to put them in salt water and see how they do.

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keakar 07-20-2014 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by marshrunner757 (Post 705032)
I would think sinking just below surface would be best. While these lights are pretty bright, the surface of the water would reflect much of the light.

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its common sense really the surface would spread the light the farthest since the bottom wouldn't reflect the light and it would block 50% of the light from going out.

even sitting vertical on the bottom the light cant spread out in a circular pattern because once again the bottom stops it.

it depends on the water depth but from just below the surface to the top 1/3 third of the water column would seam to be the best position

marshrunner757 07-20-2014 09:36 PM

Just completed my battery test (kinda). Kept my light connected for 14 hours straight. Disconnected at 9:00pm. So I should get at least 7 hours with 2 lights which should be more than enough.

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biggun 09-17-2014 03:57 PM

Willing to Pay someone to make me about 4-6 ft'er.. For saltwater. Free saltwater trip..

Biggun


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