Yes, that setup should work, you might need to add a fan blowing through the inside of the tube to keep things cool but that is not hard.
Far as the tir goes, there are a lot of options, just find something with a wide beam angle and that is sized to fit the XM-L. I have only really messed with the narrow beam angle TIR’s myself but I did get a 90 degree tir that gave a nice even flood and they have even wider ones as well.
You also will very possible have to make some kind of spacers / centering ring for the TIR to mount to the top of the tube, it is unlikely that it will be just the right height to “snap” the tir into place.
FYI, not all XML TIR suitable for 144A. I’ve tested some TIR meant for XML and they don’t fit. That’s because 144A emitter is slightly taller than XML. You better start searching for XHP50/70 TIR. And as a bonus you’ll get better beam profile since XHP50/70 has rather severe artifact problem. All good TIR designed for XHP50/70 overcome this problem with some kind of colour mixing put into the design.
For workshop application I really like the Jenny CY from Ledil, it’s an excellent fit for 144A based on the data sheet. Haven’t try it yet
144A designed for high bay application and so does Jenny CY. It will give you a rounded square even illumination on the floor. http://ledil.com/luopdf4.php?s=54&t=18511
Those aluminum profile won’t be enough to cool 3 x 144A @3A if you want to keep the Tj lower than 85C. Edit: I didn’t see your annotations.
For more surface area you can drill as many as possible holes on it. The maximum surface are gained with hole diameter = aluminum profile thickness.
Ah……that explains. I didn’t check the annotations at the picture. To me, judging from the picture’s scale, it’s about 50cm or something.
If it’s 200cm then it should be OK.
Thanks for correcting Jeroen.
Theonlydocc, here’s a scaled drawing I made for you. If you want to update the dimensions, just let me know.
I’m jealous, TA!
My package is in the Netherlands for two days now, but not delivered yet (have been home all day yesterday). The various tracking sites tell me that the package is untrackable at the moment, very useful
Guys, I found something….
Check this picture, even the already cool white of 5700K still didn’t match the sunlight due to the lack of UV (good thing for fabrics and art museum). The brightener agent in the paper reacted strongly under the sunlight.
I’ll replace some pictures in the OP with this one. Much better for comparison purpose
Ok, just got done sorting, packing and shipping all the orders. The tracking numbers should have either been delivered to your paypal email address or with a PM here depending on how you paid.
Now to get a second wind and start playing with mine, Got several lights I am building as gifts for Christmas that I am going to try them out in.