PicklesRus
Well-Known Member
Hello, I hope no one minds but I wanted to start a thread where we can give some tips on where the best deals are for buying diy led supplies for Canadians. If anyone's has any tips please share
Most apparent issue: can't find cheap drivers - meanwells seem expensive here
Digikey
very fast shipping from USA. Flat rate 8$ on order under 200$- over $200 free
LEDs: Large selection, I think the bridgelux eb series are a good deal here
Drivers: I could not find any good deals on led drivers here.
Optics and mounting hardware: I did not check for those
Mouser
Warehouse ships from Texas. Because of this I didnt want to order too much from them. Also very fast shipping.
Drivers: this is the chgeapest I found in Canada but I'm convinced there has to be a better deal somewhere else. I paid around 75usd for a hlg-120h1c700a including shipping and duty.
LEDs: did not check
Optics and mounts: did not check
Future electronics
LEDs, connectors, possibly more: have not checked these guys yet
eBay/amazon
Wago connectors
Home Depot
Angle aluminum: not too expensive, there are two sections one in the back by the wood for 8' lengths and one in the hardware isle for 3, 4 and 6 foot lengths including small sheets of aluminum.
Electrical connectors: make sure if you buy these you are using the correct wire. Stranded wife doesn't work too well on push connectors. Wagos are probably better but 18awg solid core is also available here
Wire: lots of variety - I bought solid core with push connectors. Your drivers have tinned ended stranded wire so I had to strip some shielding off those and add more running to fit into the connector.
Hooks bolts and screws: can't beat them for this stuff. Lots of super cheap self tapping screws, bolts, hooks etc..
Most apparent issue: can't find cheap drivers - meanwells seem expensive here
Digikey
very fast shipping from USA. Flat rate 8$ on order under 200$- over $200 free
LEDs: Large selection, I think the bridgelux eb series are a good deal here
Drivers: I could not find any good deals on led drivers here.
Optics and mounting hardware: I did not check for those
Mouser
Warehouse ships from Texas. Because of this I didnt want to order too much from them. Also very fast shipping.
Drivers: this is the chgeapest I found in Canada but I'm convinced there has to be a better deal somewhere else. I paid around 75usd for a hlg-120h1c700a including shipping and duty.
LEDs: did not check
Optics and mounts: did not check
Future electronics
LEDs, connectors, possibly more: have not checked these guys yet
eBay/amazon
Wago connectors
Home Depot
Angle aluminum: not too expensive, there are two sections one in the back by the wood for 8' lengths and one in the hardware isle for 3, 4 and 6 foot lengths including small sheets of aluminum.
Electrical connectors: make sure if you buy these you are using the correct wire. Stranded wife doesn't work too well on push connectors. Wagos are probably better but 18awg solid core is also available here
Wire: lots of variety - I bought solid core with push connectors. Your drivers have tinned ended stranded wire so I had to strip some shielding off those and add more running to fit into the connector.
Hooks bolts and screws: can't beat them for this stuff. Lots of super cheap self tapping screws, bolts, hooks etc..
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