Reuse AI Sol components after Vega upgrade

obet_carlos · 06/09/2013, 11:36 PM

My friend upgraded his AI sols to vegas. I wasn wondering if i can use the sol components, to build another set of AI sols. From what I've seen, i only need the heatsink part and the power supply to build a new sol. Has anyone done this? thanks!

obet_carlos · 06/10/2013, 06:26 PM

Anyone? The leds, lenses, white plastice case, and circuit board are still usable.. Can i use a generic heatsink to put the leds on?

reefkeeper2 · 06/10/2013, 07:59 PM

I'm doing it. I got 14 heatsinks and fans from AI. I will sell the reconditioned Sols.

asid61 · 06/10/2013, 08:17 PM

You could. I would replace the leds though.

chadfarmer · 06/10/2013, 09:34 PM

Yes

alpineroush · 06/10/2013, 09:44 PM

That's a good idea

obet_carlos · 06/10/2013, 11:27 PM

ok thanks! btw, can anyone tell me what the size of the dc jack for the power supply of the ai sol? i was thinking of buying from a local supplier.. thanks!

obet_carlos · 06/11/2013, 08:34 AM

I'm planning to use this power supply in ebay:
http://www.ebay.ph/itm/350699935865?...84.m1423.l2649

Reefer94 · 06/11/2013, 12:46 PM

Does AI sell just the heat sink? I haven't seen this on their site. Either way the full SOL black upgrade is $100, seems a bit much to spend if you just want the heat sink. Has anyone used another sink successfully or will AI sell the sink only if you ask directly?

obet_carlos · 06/11/2013, 03:39 PM

They do sell the heat sink only for 75 usd. Its out of stock right now. However you still need to buy the fan which is 15 usd. So that would be 90 usd. Almost the same as the black conversion kit. Its quite expensive but since i got the other parts for a cheap price, i think its worth it.

I think any good heatsink can be used. Just some modifications.

Im curious regarding the ebay power supply. I can buy almost three ebay supplies for one power supply from ai. The only problem i see is if the dc jack would fit.

miah12 · 06/13/2013, 10:07 PM

Good idea. I'm getting ready to upgrade my 2 sols and was wondering what to do with all the old parts

obet_carlos · 06/24/2013, 09:59 PM

i ordered the china 36V 2A power supply from ebay. $39 for 4 pieces shipped thru fedex. however, the F$%*# customs in our country sucks bigtime! i was charged around $45 for duties and storage fees with VAT. Since it was shipped by wednesday and i got the package by monday. the box was less than half of a shoe box. well, it is what it is. The good thing is the dc jacks fit perfectly and it works like a charm.

Nano_Cubed · 03/23/2014, 11:26 PM

Ive been looking into this myself. I ordered some heatsinks just not sure about an aftermarket power supply. Anyone done this successfully? Also, what type of fan? just reg .2A pc fans??

phinfan8 · 03/24/2014, 09:55 PM

I use generic power supplies to run my sols. Bought off ebay ( from US seller ). No problems volts and current is volts and current. When you upgrade to vegas they recommend to upgrade the power pack.

rabbitxstyle · 06/25/2014, 11:01 AM

anyone know where i can get a heatsink from?

dukduk · 06/25/2014, 03:05 PM

cncreef makes come cool heat sinks

EllisJuan · 06/25/2014, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rabbitxstyle

anyone know where i can get a heatsink from?

I have all the parts from a AI Hydra and a AI Sol except for the heatsink after upgrading the lights. I would love to get my hands on a couple heatsinks for them. AI used to sell them for $75 but now they want ~$300 to keep people from being able to reuse their parts...

I have been thinking about buying a blank heatsink and drilling/tapping it to take my AI parts.

mypepper · 06/25/2014, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefkeeper2

I'm doing it. I got 14 heatsinks and fans from AI. I will sell the reconditioned Sols.

How did you purchase 14 heat sinks from AI?

I called AI after I upgraded my Vega to the Hydra 52 and asked if I could purchase 1 heat sink to build a Vega with my remaining parts. The answer from AI was a absolutely no.

Thanks,
Randy

EllisJuan · 06/25/2014, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mypepper

How did you purchase 14 heat sinks from AI?

I called AI after I upgraded my Vega to the Hydra 52 and asked if I could purchase 1 heat sink to build a Vega with my remaining parts. The answer from AI was a absolutely no.

Thanks,
Randy

His post was from a year ago. They would sell them back then. Not anymore. I have even tried to get in contact with the company that manufactures them for AI.

rabbitxstyle · 06/26/2014, 08:39 AM

this would look like it would work from CNCREEF (ASIS 612).

06/09/2013, 11:36 PM	#1
obet_carlos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Philippines Posts: 51	Reuse AI Sol components after Vega upgrade My friend upgraded his AI sols to vegas. I wasn wondering if i can use the sol components, to build another set of AI sols. From what I've seen, i only need the heatsink part and the power supply to build a new sol. Has anyone done this? thanks!

06/10/2013, 07:59 PM	#3
reefkeeper2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Bridgewater, MA Posts: 1,234	I'm doing it. I got 14 heatsinks and fans from AI. I will sell the reconditioned Sols. __________________ Paul Dec 08 TOTM Current Tank Info: Envisions 427gal

06/10/2013, 09:34 PM	#5
chadfarmer Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ST Charles, MO far from nanook Posts: 11,045 Blog Entries: 1	Yes __________________ If you think you know the answer than ask 3 more people the question Current Tank Info: 200 Gal RR,ATB medium, 4 AI blue sol,230 LBS LIVE ROCK, no sand , 40 GAL sump, airstar1800, 3 tunze 6105 1- 6205 1-6305, Geo 818, profilux3ex with toys

06/11/2013, 12:46 PM	#9
Reefer94 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Memphis Posts: 174	Does AI sell just the heat sink? I haven't seen this on their site. Either way the full SOL black upgrade is $100, seems a bit much to spend if you just want the heat sink. Has anyone used another sink successfully or will AI sell the sink only if you ask directly? __________________ 15+ yrs experience, tanks all sizes. I like the small ones. 20g - 10g Sump, Vortech MP10wES, AquaC Urchin PRO, AI Vega 60g Cube in the works Current Tank Info: 20g Nano, 10g Sump, AI SOL Blue LED

06/10/2013, 06:26 PM	#2
obet_carlos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Philippines Posts: 51	Anyone? The leds, lenses, white plastice case, and circuit board are still usable.. Can i use a generic heatsink to put the leds on?

06/10/2013, 08:17 PM	#4
asid61 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 1,111	You could. I would replace the leds though.

06/10/2013, 09:44 PM	#6
alpineroush Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 62	That's a good idea

06/10/2013, 11:27 PM	#7
obet_carlos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Philippines Posts: 51	ok thanks! btw, can anyone tell me what the size of the dc jack for the power supply of the ai sol? i was thinking of buying from a local supplier.. thanks!

06/11/2013, 08:34 AM	#8
obet_carlos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Philippines Posts: 51	I'm planning to use this power supply in ebay: http://www.ebay.ph/itm/350699935865?...84.m1423.l2649

06/11/2013, 03:39 PM	#10
obet_carlos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Philippines Posts: 51	They do sell the heat sink only for 75 usd. Its out of stock right now. However you still need to buy the fan which is 15 usd. So that would be 90 usd. Almost the same as the black conversion kit. Its quite expensive but since i got the other parts for a cheap price, i think its worth it. I think any good heatsink can be used. Just some modifications. Im curious regarding the ebay power supply. I can buy almost three ebay supplies for one power supply from ai. The only problem i see is if the dc jack would fit.

06/13/2013, 10:07 PM	#11
miah12 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Jax, fl Posts: 28	Good idea. I'm getting ready to upgrade my 2 sols and was wondering what to do with all the old parts

06/24/2013, 09:59 PM	#12
obet_carlos Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Philippines Posts: 51	i ordered the china 36V 2A power supply from ebay. $39 for 4 pieces shipped thru fedex. however, the F$%*# customs in our country sucks bigtime! i was charged around $45 for duties and storage fees with VAT. Since it was shipped by wednesday and i got the package by monday. the box was less than half of a shoe box. well, it is what it is. The good thing is the dc jacks fit perfectly and it works like a charm.

03/23/2014, 11:26 PM	#13
Nano_Cubed Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 33	Ive been looking into this myself. I ordered some heatsinks just not sure about an aftermarket power supply. Anyone done this successfully? Also, what type of fan? just reg .2A pc fans??

03/24/2014, 09:55 PM	#14
phinfan8 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 97	I use generic power supplies to run my sols. Bought off ebay ( from US seller ). No problems volts and current is volts and current. When you upgrade to vegas they recommend to upgrade the power pack.

06/25/2014, 11:01 AM	#15
rabbitxstyle Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 12	anyone know where i can get a heatsink from?

06/25/2014, 03:05 PM	#16
dukduk Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Nebraska but from Guam Posts: 295	cncreef makes come cool heat sinks

06/26/2014, 08:39 AM	#20
rabbitxstyle Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 12	this would look like it would work from CNCREEF (ASIS 612).