Giesemann lighting systems directly from Europe

PhLipStyLz · 01/28/2010, 11:54 AM

Hi all - Giesemann has released a new HQI fixture with T5 supplementation. (Called the Reflexx Plus Nano according to online sources).

The fixture is only available in Europe as of now, and there is a distributor that can ship it to the states, but he warned me that it is 230v/50hz.

What is required to be able to use the light here in the States? I believe our electric standard is 110v/60hz, please correct me if i'm wrong...

Is there a transformer that can be used??

thanks in advanced!
philip

mjdlonghorn · 01/29/2010, 02:16 PM

Yes you can buy a converter, voltagesuperstore.com. I would not recommed this. I considered buying a Deltec skimmer from Germany when the exchange rate was favorable many years ago. I decided against it since some appliances perform best within a specific frequency. So you might not get optimal performance.

Also Giesemann products are awesome, but their customer services leaves much to be desired. It would be difficult to deal with a overseas distributor if you need extra parts etc. My LFS disassociated with Giesemann for this reason. They would receive a shipment of light fixtures and no ballast. That kind of thing.

PhLipStyLz · 01/29/2010, 04:27 PM

thanks for the heads up. i'm a little impatient when it comes to waiting, but i think i may have to for this one... i agree with the whole overseas customer service thing... that can become a pain really quick...

01/28/2010, 11:54 AM	#1
PhLipStyLz Philip Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The First State Posts: 278	Giesemann lighting systems directly from Europe Hi all - Giesemann has released a new HQI fixture with T5 supplementation. (Called the Reflexx Plus Nano according to online sources). The fixture is only available in Europe as of now, and there is a distributor that can ship it to the states, but he warned me that it is 230v/50hz. What is required to be able to use the light here in the States? I believe our electric standard is 110v/60hz, please correct me if i'm wrong... Is there a transformer that can be used?? thanks in advanced! philip

01/29/2010, 02:16 PM	#2
mjdlonghorn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 108	Yes you can buy a converter, voltagesuperstore.com. I would not recommed this. I considered buying a Deltec skimmer from Germany when the exchange rate was favorable many years ago. I decided against it since some appliances perform best within a specific frequency. So you might not get optimal performance. Also Giesemann products are awesome, but their customer services leaves much to be desired. It would be difficult to deal with a overseas distributor if you need extra parts etc. My LFS disassociated with Giesemann for this reason. They would receive a shipment of light fixtures and no ballast. That kind of thing.

01/29/2010, 04:27 PM	#3
PhLipStyLz Philip Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The First State Posts: 278	thanks for the heads up. i'm a little impatient when it comes to waiting, but i think i may have to for this one... i agree with the whole overseas customer service thing... that can become a pain really quick...