Stand cabinet lighting

newbreefer316 · Jan 17, 2018

I'm looking for help setting a light up under my 65g 36" tank.

I've got an Avast b-o-b for my apex and would like to run some type of switch to activate the lights when the doors open.

I'm looking for suggestions on what lights and switches to use as well as how to setup the code on my Apex.

Thanks

Jeepguy242 · Jan 17, 2018

12 volt cheap led strip lights and a normally open 12 volt switch.... keep it simple, it doesn't need to be on the controller

newbreefer316 · Jan 17, 2018

Jeepguy242 said:
12 volt cheap led strip lights and a normally open 12 volt switch.... keep it simple, it doesn't need to be on the controller

I'll have to check that out. Didn't realize you could do it without a controller but now that you say that it makes perfect sense.

Mandelstam · Jan 17, 2018

Google something like "cabinet door light switch" and you should be able to find something that fits!

TheEngineer · Jan 17, 2018

I bought a very inexpensive LED light from IKEA. It has two strips so you can decide how to mount it. I use the supplied switch, but as others said you can buy a cabinet door switch if you'd like. That would save you a port on your controller.