MT-G2 Will this setup work?

neon822

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Before I order everything could everyone tell me if this setup is ok? I'm trying to get as much lumen as possible.

http://intl-outdoor.com/noctigon-mtg...led-p-727.html
http://www.all-battery.com/8pcsofcsi...ries90419.aspx
http://www.ledsupply.com/led-drivers...ithout-dimming
Heat sink would be a custom 20mm by 25mm solid piece of copper round stock made on a lathe

Host light: https://www.google.com/search?q=prin...h=514#imgdii=_

I'm really looking for more flood than throw. I know plastic is a poor conductor of heat, but the light would be run for short periods of time (max 10 min) in water 50-65 degrees f. Would it be OK to purchase a 1500ma driver or is this too much? If anyone has a better option, please I am all ears!
 

Toaster79

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With that buckpuck you're not getting even close to max lumen. That driver is pushing only 1000mA to the led and MT-G2 on copper can handle way more than that. Using a copper PCB and solid copper heatsink with a led capable of doing 18W driwen at 6W is a total nonsense, waste of time and funds. Find a +3A buck driver that will fit in the light. Oh, and that plastic housing won't handle much heat either unless some decent cooling is provided. I'd go for another host.
 
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