13-Watt LED Ceiling Down-Light Kit

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Build the new COB LED Ceiling Down-Light Kit.

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Price AUD $32.95 Complete kit.

Shipping cost is extra.

Discount on bulk (email us).

NOTE: LED Driver is not included in kit (extra)

I have a range of new LED lighting kits and parts available. I have designed street lights / down lights / pool lights / commercial lighting kits as well.

Keep a lookout as I will be bringing out more LED lighting kits from my design range. Now you can build up your own LED lights, and if you what to learn about LEDs then my new LED kits should do the job! They are ideal for schools and clubs or someone who just wants to change to LED lighting in their home or business.

Whatever the case may be I am available any time to help out, so if you need a kit or LED parts then let me know by email (eyecatchu@yahoo.com.au) or by Mob: 0408458645.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Check List  ¶ 

  • Check kit parts list. 1 x Heat sink casing / 1 x PCB 1 x LED Lens cover / 1 x 13 Watt LED 1 x wire lead

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Add Note Edit Step 2 — PCB Plate.  ¶ 

  • Now check the two screws on the PCB top plate. Tighten them if they are loose.

  • NOTE: Don’t over-tighten them, or you will strip the threads.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Mix Paste  ¶ 

  • Mix a small amount of thermal epoxy paste for a few seconds. Mix well.

  • WARNING: BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET IT ON YOUR HANDS!

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Apply Paste  ¶ 

  • Once it is mixed, put some over the two screws on the PCB top plate and also on the bottom of the LED PCB. Then place the LED onto the top plate. Press down gently on the sides of the LED only. Now leave the epoxy to cure.

  • NOTE: Make sure the PCB hole is in the centre of the heat-sink.

  • WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE LED SILCON LENS (YELLOW PART)!

  • NOTE: Be careful not to get the epoxy paste on your hands.

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Add Note Edit Step 5 — Mount LED  ¶ 

  • Put some paste on the bottom of the LED, then stick it down onto the top of the heat-sink. NOTE: Make sure the LED "+ve" and "0v" solder pads are centered with the U groove that's on the heat-sink side.

  • WARNING: LEDs ARE STATIC-SENSITIVE, SO YOU MUST WEAR AN ANTI-STATIC WRISTBAND WHICH IS CONNECTED TO EARTH.

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Add Note Edit Step 6 — Attach Power Leads  ¶ 

  • When the paste has cured, solder on the power leads. I used small pliers to hold each wire.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • The finished PCB with power leads and LED.

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Add Note Edit Step 8 — Sleeving  ¶ 

  • Now place the small white sleeve over the wire leads and slide it up to the top of the LED.

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