TDB's 320 SPS Reboot Lighting 2.0?

tdb320reef · 12/22/2014, 04:22 PM

I am redoing my system and would like your opinion on where to put the Retro LED Strips. The tank is 96 X 30 X 26 and this setup will be inserted in the canopy.

I have all of the equipment and aluminum framing.

I have 4 Lumenmax 2's running radiums and they are 11.625 X 16 These will be situated down the center and rest in 3/4 angle aluminum.

I also have 8 ATI blue Plus and Ice Cap Retro Kit overdriving the bulbs with two 660 ballast. Each Strip with Reflector is 2.5"W

Finally I purchased 4 rapid LED actinic 48" Retro Kt. I will be cutting the heat-sinks down to meet the 95" requirement. the Heat sink is 1.4"W

Which option?

or

The C-Channel represents where the LED Retro heatshinks will go as those have not arrived as of yet.

My main concern is that I am mounting the T5's standoffs upward on the aluminum angle and I don't want the reflection from the reflector to be blocked by the halide housing or the Rapid led Heat sink which is why I was thinking combo 2. But wonder if option 1 will be blended better. Thoughts?

Thanks.

Remmers · 12/22/2014, 05:03 PM

complete overhaul?

I was watching your part out on the local forum. your 10 min from me, I would love to come over and see this new set up.

Rich

tdb320reef · 12/22/2014, 09:53 PM

Yes, Okay.

jdraider75 · 12/22/2014, 11:02 PM

I think it's gonna look amazing. I like option with led between t5. It's like a Super Hybrid.

bigzman · 12/23/2014, 12:28 AM

So no more d120 on reboot?

tdb320reef · 12/23/2014, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdraider75

I think it's gonna look amazing. I like option with led between t5. It's like a Super Hybrid.

Thanks, Yes that is the Goal. This biggest problem will be heat. I have a chiller to handle that but also cut the top out of the canopy and will be putting in some large fans.

tdb320reef · 12/23/2014, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigzman

So no more d120 on reboot?

I might squeeze two of them in the MH strip. I love the D120's or now they are called the D2120's but the form factor will not work with this design.

I thought about the ReefBrites but I can get the Rapid LED Retro at a fraction of the cost and they have higher quality leds, more wattage, thicker heat sink and better drivers.

tdb320reef · 12/24/2014, 01:28 PM

The project is going well other then the led retro kit will take a few more days to get here. I am also making a design change and moving the T5"s to the bottom. As I suspected the reflection will be shaded. I am also adding 8 royal blues at 350MA for moonlights. Hopefully I can have this hung this year.

12/22/2014, 04:22 PM	#1
tdb320reef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chesterfield, MI Posts: 1,209	TDB's 320 SPS Reboot Lighting 2.0? I am redoing my system and would like your opinion on where to put the Retro LED Strips. The tank is 96 X 30 X 26 and this setup will be inserted in the canopy. I have all of the equipment and aluminum framing. I have 4 Lumenmax 2's running radiums and they are 11.625 X 16 These will be situated down the center and rest in 3/4 angle aluminum. I also have 8 ATI blue Plus and Ice Cap Retro Kit overdriving the bulbs with two 660 ballast. Each Strip with Reflector is 2.5"W Finally I purchased 4 rapid LED actinic 48" Retro Kt. I will be cutting the heat-sinks down to meet the 95" requirement. the Heat sink is 1.4"W Which option? or The C-Channel represents where the LED Retro heatshinks will go as those have not arrived as of yet. My main concern is that I am mounting the T5's standoffs upward on the aluminum angle and I don't want the reflection from the reflector to be blocked by the halide housing or the Rapid led Heat sink which is why I was thinking combo 2. But wonder if option 1 will be blended better. Thoughts? Thanks. Last edited by tdb320reef; 12/22/2014 at 05:06 PM.

12/23/2014, 12:28 AM	#5
bigzman Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Tampa FL Posts: 2,807	So no more d120 on reboot? __________________ 330g SPS - LED/T5 - EShopp S-300 Skimmer - 4 x Jebao PP20- reefkeeper elite Current Tank Info: 210 gallon mixed reef lps sps

12/22/2014, 05:03 PM	#2
Remmers Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 332	complete overhaul? I was watching your part out on the local forum. your 10 min from me, I would love to come over and see this new set up. Rich

12/22/2014, 09:53 PM	#3
tdb320reef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chesterfield, MI Posts: 1,209	Yes, Okay.

12/22/2014, 11:02 PM	#4
jdraider75 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Davenport, Iowa Posts: 546	I think it's gonna look amazing. I like option with led between t5. It's like a Super Hybrid.

12/24/2014, 01:28 PM	#8
tdb320reef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chesterfield, MI Posts: 1,209	The project is going well other then the led retro kit will take a few more days to get here. I am also making a design change and moving the T5"s to the bottom. As I suspected the reflection will be shaded. I am also adding 8 royal blues at 350MA for moonlights. Hopefully I can have this hung this year.