sunbrite par38 screw in bulbs

moliken · 10/31/2010, 10:10 AM

anybody use these?
does anyone know if these are ok for a reeftank, and where to get them? they are $120 apiece

since i can't provide the link, google sunbrite par 38
on the site specs are
Model name: PAR38-15
Input voltage: AC 110V/50-60HZ
Number of LEDs: 15 pcs
Color Temp: 3500k,6500K,10000K,16000K,22000K,440NM,470NM,ProPink
Power consumption: 16W
Dimensions: 120 MM(Length)*125 MM(Diameter)
Luminous Flux: 150-1500 LM
Angle: 15,30,45,60,90

there is also a 20k ecoxotic same price. any info??

Mustang Boy · 10/31/2010, 11:05 AM

im not sure how well those would grow corals. it says there are 15 LEDs in it and running at 16w. now if all the power was going to the LEDs(which its not the driver is drawing some of that wattage too) the LEDs would be getting 1.1w each but i think 5w for the driver is a pretty safe estimate which would mean 11w going to the LEDs which would be less than 1w per LED which means they arent being driven that hard at all. they also dont list what kind of LED they are even using so we dont know how efficient the LEDs are that is in them. for the price i would go with evils PAR38 bulb which is about the same price with 5 LEDs running at around 3w(each LED is being driven at 950mA if my memory serves me correctly) each with the bulb pulling a total of 21w. you can find these bulbs at www.nanotuners.com

moliken · 10/31/2010, 01:38 PM

thanks, mustang
but on the site:
**NOTE - 12k lamps are currently OUT OF STOCK (10/20/10). Expected availability to be determined, 2010.*

i'd do it, but can't just have the 20k's

Mustang Boy · 10/31/2010, 02:56 PM

if i remember correctly on another site they said they are should be getting more 12ks in in the next couple of weeks but ill go double check right now just to be positive.

also what size tank are you lighting?

edit: i just checked and they said they will have them by the end of the year but they are hoping they will get in in the next couple of weeks

moliken · 10/31/2010, 03:26 PM

i'd be lighting my 75. how many do you think that'd take. lots of clams. what site is it that you found?

10/31/2010, 10:10 AM	#1
moliken Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: smyrna Posts: 3,536	sunbrite par38 screw in bulbs anybody use these? does anyone know if these are ok for a reeftank, and where to get them? they are $120 apiece since i can't provide the link, google sunbrite par 38 on the site specs are Model name: PAR38-15 Input voltage: AC 110V/50-60HZ Number of LEDs: 15 pcs Color Temp: 3500k,6500K,10000K,16000K,22000K,440NM,470NM,ProPink Power consumption: 16W Dimensions: 120 MM(Length)125 MM(Diameter) Luminous Flux: 150-1500 LM Angle: 15,30,45,60,90 there is also a 20k ecoxotic same price. any info?? __________________ not obsessse--scuse me gotta check on the tank Current Tank Info: 75 and 65gals plumbed together, clams 12 fish. lps corals/ aquaillumination leds on the 75 and lovin them. t5's Last edited by moliken; 10/31/2010 at 10:36 AM.*

10/31/2010, 01:38 PM	#3
moliken Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: smyrna Posts: 3,536	thanks, mustang but on the site: *NOTE - 12k lamps are currently OUT OF STOCK (10/20/10). Expected availability to be determined, 2010. i'd do it, but can't just have the 20k's __________________ not obsessse--scuse me gotta check on the tank Current Tank Info: 75 and 65gals plumbed together, clams 12 fish. lps corals/ aquaillumination leds on the 75 and lovin them. t5's

10/31/2010, 03:26 PM	#5
moliken Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: smyrna Posts: 3,536	i'd be lighting my 75. how many do you think that'd take. lots of clams. what site is it that you found? __________________ not obsessse--scuse me gotta check on the tank Current Tank Info: 75 and 65gals plumbed together, clams 12 fish. lps corals/ aquaillumination leds on the 75 and lovin them. t5's

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10/31/2010, 11:05 AM	#2
Mustang Boy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 1,088	im not sure how well those would grow corals. it says there are 15 LEDs in it and running at 16w. now if all the power was going to the LEDs(which its not the driver is drawing some of that wattage too) the LEDs would be getting 1.1w each but i think 5w for the driver is a pretty safe estimate which would mean 11w going to the LEDs which would be less than 1w per LED which means they arent being driven that hard at all. they also dont list what kind of LED they are even using so we dont know how efficient the LEDs are that is in them. for the price i would go with evils PAR38 bulb which is about the same price with 5 LEDs running at around 3w(each LED is being driven at 950mA if my memory serves me correctly) each with the bulb pulling a total of 21w. you can find these bulbs at www.nanotuners.com

10/31/2010, 02:56 PM	#4
Mustang Boy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 1,088	if i remember correctly on another site they said they are should be getting more 12ks in in the next couple of weeks but ill go double check right now just to be positive. also what size tank are you lighting? edit: i just checked and they said they will have them by the end of the year but they are hoping they will get in in the next couple of weeks