Neptune lunar led

[Lovefish77]

Hi everyone,

I just got this led as a gift from BRS (big thanks to BRS really) in one of my orders. However, I don't have any apex module/controller. So my stupid question is, can I connect the directly to a power supply without an apex equipment? If so, what is the recommended power rating (volt and amps) for that power supply?

Thanks

 

[blaxsun]

I believe you need an Apex.

 

[JNalley]

I believe you need an Apex.

not only that, the actual Lunar Module is sold separately for like $60... so you need the string of lights, the module, and the apex for them to work... Plenty of lights have lunar cycles for cheaper...

 

[Lovefish77]

not only that, the actual Lunar Module is sold separately for like $60... so you need the string of lights, the module, and the apex for them to work... Plenty of lights have lunar cycles for cheaper...

I get that. I just have the string of lights. I am asking if there is a way to run them without Neptune, that's all. Theoretically speaking I know the logical answer is I need an apex, just looking for a workaround instead of spending $600 . Hope this clarifies my quest.
Thx

 

[JNalley]

I get that. I just have the string of lights. I am asking if there is a way to run them without Neptune, that's all. Theoretically speaking I know the logical answer is I need an apex, just looking for a workaround instead of spending $600 . Hope this clarifies my quest.
Thx

I'm fairly positive they're just a strand of LED's, figure out which lead is positive, which is negative, and put a battery on them to see if they light up. They likely run off of 5 volts DC power if I was to take a guess, so you could wire in a connector and get a power supply and you'd be golden.

 

[vtecintegra]

You could cut off the plug and connect to a power supply. I just can't tell you which one (3v, 5v, 12v, ?), and you'll never get that info out of Neptune. But they are just a couple of cheap flat top LEDs in that plastic box. You can buy like a 100 on Amazon for seven bucks. I use a two string with LSM and Apex. The thing is the LSM varies the power. If you hook them to a power supply they may be too bright. The real value is they have a plug on them that plugs into the LSM. Maybe it's a subliminal message from BRS to buy the LSM, then buy an Apex

I got some random 4" filter socks with my order

 

[Lovefish77]

You could cut off the plug and connect to a power supply. I just can't tell you which one (3v, 5v, 12v, ?), and you'll never get that info out of Neptune. But they are just a couple of cheap flat top LEDs in that plastic box. You can buy like a 100 on Amazon for seven bucks. I use a two string with LSM and Apex. The thing is the LSM varies the power. If you hook them to a power supply they may be too bright. The real value is they have a plug on them that plugs into the LSM. Maybe it's a subliminal message from BRS to buy the LSM, then buy an Apex

I got some random 4" filter socks with my order

Thanks I will find a female 1.3mm plug (that is the size I think) with a power adapter.

I also get this light from BRS in my box but they missed media bags I ordered
Will call them next week

 

[flagg37]

I was curious how they picked what they sent you. I figured they sent you something similar to what you were ordering or better yet if it matched something in your wishlist. Looks like it’s totally random.

 

[Lovefish77]

I was curious how they picked what they sent you. I figured they sent you something similar to what you were ordering or better yet if it matched something in your wishlist. Looks like it’s totally random.

Same here I think they might put it by mistakes instead of the media bags