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RandyT:
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This one was born out of pure frustration.  The original marquee light sockets and wiring in my cabinet were shot, so I needed a replacement.  Just as well, as the tubes weren't inexpensive nor especially easy to find.  That cheap fluorescent fixture at the home store seemed like a great idea at the time.  Sure it was pain to install; bulky plastic case, fat 110v cord and plug needed to be fed around components in the cabinet and a vacant spot on the power strip was required.  But the work was done and everything was fine....until a few months later when the thing just died.  I don't know why, maybe because I leave it on all of the time or maybe due to the heat that builds up in that small area, but nonetheless, it no longer worked.  So I bought another and went through the same tiresome steps of installing it.  Just a few short months later, the tube blew.  Figuring this was the weak link, I considered buying a quality tube.  It would cost only a dollar less than a new fixture with a tube included.  But I bought it anyway, hoping for the best...3 months later the new fixture started blinking like it had gone insane and wouldn't stop until I finally pulled the plug.  Months passed.  I could no longer endure the dead stare of the dark marquee....something needed to be done.

Enter the NovaMatrix™ LED Marquee Light.

Features:


* Incredibly Bright - Each unit includes 16 intensely high output, wide-angle, "cool white" LEDs.
* Low Voltage - 12v operation means that the marquee light may be connected directly to your PC power supply for simple "auto-on" operation .
* Long Life - LEDs are rated at up to 100,000 hours of "on" time.  That's up to 10 years longer than conventional lighting!
* Low Operating Costs - Reduce your carbon footprint by 1/1500 and stave off the end of the world by several milliseconds for every fluorescent you replace!*
* Small and Lightweight - 11.5" x .5" Can be mounted just about anywhere and on almost any surface.  Optimal distance from marquee is 6" to 14".
* Includes a 6" power cable with connector for attaching to unit, screws and plastic standoffs.
Price:  $17.95


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This should give some idea as to how versatile the NovaMatrix is.  It's actually screwed to the plastic cases of the amplified speakers in the marquee area of the cabinet.
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* Disclaimer: The NovaMatrix™ may not actually stave off the end of the world by the time specified, but you probably won't know one way or the other.
Xiaou2:

 Usually Im not to big on LED lighting for certain things because the
light is too focused.    However,  the pics look very good.  LED tech
must be getting a lot better.

 Great solution, Great job  :)

 :applaud:
Crowquill:
Awesome idea!

Is there any way to dim down the light? Having some control over the brightness could be another advantage over fluorescents.
fatfingers:

This is super cool.  I have looked on the web and found similar solutions but I'm hoping yours will be cheaper!!!!   ;D

jfunk:
It's ALMOST what I'm looking for  :)  The "optimal distance" thing is what kills me..  I've got a bunch of old marquees I want to light, but I want to make a "thin" display..  And I'd love to chain them together to reduce wire clutter...

Anyways, my wish list..  But yours is DEFINITELY tempting to try...
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