Kessil A150W LED 10K up & running :)

smellslikeTUNA · 09/22/2011, 02:59 PM

Just wanted to post some new pics of my new Kessil A150W LED 10k that I just got yesterday to see what you guys think! Really glad I went 10k the light is much more purple/blue than pictures online make it appear. The shimmer on this thing is amazing I will post some updated pics and maybe a vid later tonight to highlight the shimmer, pretty impressed with this little light so far

pmrossetti · 09/22/2011, 03:09 PM

neat, looks like it's lighting the whole tank!

smellslikeTUNA · 09/22/2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pmrossetti

neat, looks like it's lighting the whole tank!

The spread on it is pretty good, hits everything except for the top corners. Thinking I am going to get another one when my budget allows me too :P

JoeMoglia · 09/22/2011, 05:53 PM

Very Nice! I am thinking about one of these... They should make it possible to somehow thread the power cord through the neck....

smellslikeTUNA · 09/22/2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeMoglia

Very Nice! I am thinking about one of these... They should make it possible to somehow thread the power cord through the neck....

would be nice but I don't mind the look of it wrapped around considered hanging from the ceiling but decided to save myself the headache

smellslikeTUNA · 09/22/2011, 08:47 PM

Got a couple extra shots now that its dark, you can really see how powerful this little guy is...

mypepper · 09/22/2011, 08:53 PM

I've running my Kessil A150 for two months now as supplemental lighting and the coral grow is amazing. Most of my corals have grown at least 3/8".

I am totally sold on the Kessil lighting and can't wait for the A-350 to come to the market.

Randy

smellslikeTUNA · 09/22/2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mypepper

I am totally sold on the Kessil lighting and can't wait for the A-350 to come to the market.

Randy

Have you read an article on that somewhere or have any info?

moonpod · 10/04/2011, 06:09 PM

Just added a kessil 150 and took out a par38 that just wasn't penetrating to the bottom (32"). Very pretty color as a supplement IMO...I like the 10/14k look so it's a bit blue. Just added it so I dunno results, but it's very small, very light. I was impressed by that part. I have an Orphek dif100 for the front half of the tank and granted a much brighter pendant, but WAY WAY WAY bigger and heavier

younglcy · 10/04/2011, 07:48 PM

Post inspired me to order a Kessil 10k for my 75 to 110 upgrade. Thought I'd try one out and if I like the color and penetration I'll order a few more. 225 watts of T5's in combination with my 300 watt return pump are killing my electric bill. Thanks for posting the pictures -- real world info on these lights is hard to find.

Hadalpelagic · 10/08/2011, 08:40 AM

^indeed, seen a few videos on youtube but wanted to see some actual pictures of 10k, thanks.

smellslikeTUNA · 10/08/2011, 10:47 AM

No problem, loving it so far!

fishcraze_1 · 10/09/2011, 01:09 AM

Looking forward to seeing pics of corals in your tank

creefer01 · 10/09/2011, 07:18 AM

I was looking at this very fixture at the LFS last week. It's a very impressive fixture. I'm interested to hear your long term impressions on this light.

Hagisan · 10/09/2011, 09:14 AM

Looks great! I like the last photo with that "Jacob's ladder" look and the shadowing.

Does the unit heat up up much with the passive cooling?

smellslikeTUNA · 10/09/2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hagisan

Looks great! I like the last photo with that "Jacob's ladder" look and the shadowing.

Does the unit heat up up much with the passive cooling?

Thanks it was probably my 6th time redoing the aquascape

, what do you mean by "jacobs ladder" ?
edit: nevermind that question, I don't know how I would survive without google

And it gets warm but nothing noticeable unless you physically touch the unit, it actually has active cooling with a little fan built into the unit although you'd never know because it runs silently

moonpod · 10/09/2011, 10:31 AM

If you want long term review stuff contact neptunes aquarium in the bay area of Cali. They have been running several a150 over store tanks for awhile I believe. I think they were setting up some sorta sick in store display that was meant for the upcoming a350, but they went AI sol because the a350 still isn't available.

smellslikeTUNA · 10/09/2011, 10:48 AM

^ they actually have a video up on the kessil site
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O3eV...layer_embedded

Sandy Cheeks · 10/09/2011, 02:59 PM

Two of my LFS has them on display and pretty much one unit covers 30x30 tank
I'm still not sold on LED (budget concerns) but these Kessil units sure rock.

64Ivy · 10/11/2011, 07:03 AM

Thinking of going with these on my 40g breeder (LPS dominant). Is two too many?

chris3_16 · 10/11/2011, 08:06 AM

how much does one of these lights go for?

What are the dimensions of your tank?

64Ivy · 10/11/2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chris3_16

What are the dimensions of your tank?

36" x 18" x 16"

LeoLionFish · 10/11/2011, 10:11 AM

Awesome light!! I just purchased 3 lights for my 120g. 2 10K and 1 15K. I cant wait for them to come in...No more heat and replacing bulbs!!! These lights are superior from what I have seen and read. Great looking tank by the way!!

smellslikeTUNA · 10/11/2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LeoLionFish

Awesome light!! I just purchased 3 lights for my 120g. 2 10K and 1 15K. I cant wait for them to come in...No more heat and replacing bulbs!!! These lights are superior from what I have seen and read. Great looking tank by the way!!

Thanks! Are you planning on going with the 2 10k on the ends and the 15 in the middle? You should post some pics here when you get them up and running

The dimensions are actually 36x18x21 not 16.. close though

and I have the light about 6-7" off the water. 1 may be enough, I am not really in a position to say because I have yet to place any coral in the tank only on week 2 of cycle! As you can see it has a very nice spread (technically 120 degrees I believe) considering its slightly smaller than a soda can. But, I am going to try and get away with one for now since it is very bright! I figured I might as well start with one since I can always add another if I need to and shipping is free through marine depot!

These lights go for $300 even with the gooseneck or $265 without the gooseneck

hunkafish · 10/11/2011, 12:02 PM

smells like Tuna Im setting up same tank this weekend transfereing my 55gal into it saving for two Kessels Im really interested to see the 10k and the 15k not sure which way to go yet. More important for now is what Return pump are you running? and are you happy? need more flow or less? any input wood be apprciated

09/22/2011, 02:59 PM	#1
smellslikeTUNA Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 453	Kessil A150W LED 10K up & running :) Just wanted to post some new pics of my new Kessil A150W LED 10k that I just got yesterday to see what you guys think! Really glad I went 10k the light is much more purple/blue than pictures online make it appear. The shimmer on this thing is amazing I will post some updated pics and maybe a vid later tonight to highlight the shimmer, pretty impressed with this little light so far __________________ -Great minds don't think alike, they innovate!- 57g Oceanic Illuminata \| Kessil A150W 10K LED \| 1x 453nm Stunner \| Trigger Systems Sump/Refug \| Reef Octopus NWB-110 Skimmer \| RKL+ System \| 2X Evo 750gph \| BFS RO/DI

09/22/2011, 08:47 PM	#6
smellslikeTUNA Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 453	Got a couple extra shots now that its dark, you can really see how powerful this little guy is... __________________ -Great minds don't think alike, they innovate!- 57g Oceanic Illuminata \| Kessil A150W 10K LED \| 1x 453nm Stunner \| Trigger Systems Sump/Refug \| Reef Octopus NWB-110 Skimmer \| RKL+ System \| 2X Evo 750gph \| BFS RO/DI

10/04/2011, 06:09 PM	#9
moonpod Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.H., Los Angeles Posts: 13,053	Just added a kessil 150 and took out a par38 that just wasn't penetrating to the bottom (32"). Very pretty color as a supplement IMO...I like the 10/14k look so it's a bit blue. Just added it so I dunno results, but it's very small, very light. I was impressed by that part. I have an Orphek dif100 for the front half of the tank and granted a much brighter pendant, but WAY WAY WAY bigger and heavier __________________ Excuses are just the nails for the house of failure. Current Tank Info: 32" Leemar starfire cube now empty and not quite so stinky

10/08/2011, 10:47 AM	#12
smellslikeTUNA Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 453	No problem, loving it so far! __________________ -Great minds don't think alike, they innovate!- 57g Oceanic Illuminata \| Kessil A150W 10K LED \| 1x 453nm Stunner \| Trigger Systems Sump/Refug \| Reef Octopus NWB-110 Skimmer \| RKL+ System \| 2X Evo 750gph \| BFS RO/DI

10/09/2011, 07:18 AM	#14
creefer01 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 354	I was looking at this very fixture at the LFS last week. It's a very impressive fixture. I'm interested to hear your long term impressions on this light. __________________ Chris Current Tank Info: Currently tankless.....working on ideas for a new build.

09/22/2011, 03:09 PM	#2
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	neat, looks like it's lighting the whole tank!

09/22/2011, 05:53 PM	#4
JoeMoglia Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 96	Very Nice! I am thinking about one of these... They should make it possible to somehow thread the power cord through the neck....

09/22/2011, 08:53 PM	#7
mypepper Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: San Mateo, Ca Posts: 422	I've running my Kessil A150 for two months now as supplemental lighting and the coral grow is amazing. Most of my corals have grown at least 3/8". I am totally sold on the Kessil lighting and can't wait for the A-350 to come to the market. Randy

10/04/2011, 07:48 PM	#10
younglcy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 93	Post inspired me to order a Kessil 10k for my 75 to 110 upgrade. Thought I'd try one out and if I like the color and penetration I'll order a few more. 225 watts of T5's in combination with my 300 watt return pump are killing my electric bill. Thanks for posting the pictures -- real world info on these lights is hard to find.

10/08/2011, 08:40 AM	#11
Hadalpelagic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 10	^indeed, seen a few videos on youtube but wanted to see some actual pictures of 10k, thanks.

10/09/2011, 01:09 AM	#13
fishcraze_1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 284	Looking forward to seeing pics of corals in your tank

10/09/2011, 09:14 AM	#15
Hagisan Preparing to move on... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wilton, CA Posts: 697	Looks great! I like the last photo with that "Jacob's ladder" look and the shadowing. Does the unit heat up up much with the passive cooling? __________________ - Bradley Moved On...

10/09/2011, 10:31 AM	#17
moonpod Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: B.H., Los Angeles Posts: 13,053	If you want long term review stuff contact neptunes aquarium in the bay area of Cali. They have been running several a150 over store tanks for awhile I believe. I think they were setting up some sorta sick in store display that was meant for the upcoming a350, but they went AI sol because the a350 still isn't available. __________________ Excuses are just the nails for the house of failure. Current Tank Info: 32" Leemar starfire cube now empty and not quite so stinky

10/09/2011, 10:48 AM	#18
smellslikeTUNA Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 453	^ they actually have a video up on the kessil site http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O3eV...layer_embedded __________________ -Great minds don't think alike, they innovate!- 57g Oceanic Illuminata \| Kessil A150W 10K LED \| 1x 453nm Stunner \| Trigger Systems Sump/Refug \| Reef Octopus NWB-110 Skimmer \| RKL+ System \| 2X Evo 750gph \| BFS RO/DI

10/09/2011, 02:59 PM	#19
Sandy Cheeks Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 80	Two of my LFS has them on display and pretty much one unit covers 30x30 tank I'm still not sold on LED (budget concerns) but these Kessil units sure rock.

10/11/2011, 07:03 AM	#20
64Ivy B'rer Reefer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 3,194	Thinking of going with these on my 40g breeder (LPS dominant). Is two too many? __________________ Be Kind To The Elderly. Life Without Parole Means Nothing To Us. ToTM 3-03 Current Tank Info: Between tanks. Searching for a home

10/11/2011, 08:06 AM	#21
chris3_16 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 102	how much does one of these lights go for? What are the dimensions of your tank?

10/11/2011, 10:11 AM	#23
LeoLionFish Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 10	Awesome light!! I just purchased 3 lights for my 120g. 2 10K and 1 15K. I cant wait for them to come in...No more heat and replacing bulbs!!! These lights are superior from what I have seen and read. Great looking tank by the way!!

10/11/2011, 12:02 PM	#25
hunkafish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pompano Beach FL Posts: 339	smells like Tuna Im setting up same tank this weekend transfereing my 55gal into it saving for two Kessels Im really interested to see the 10k and the 15k not sure which way to go yet. More important for now is what Return pump are you running? and are you happy? need more flow or less? any input wood be apprciated

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