chinese led lights

[cmantis]

Looks awesome!

[AcroBluz]

Nice work. Where did you get your new LEDs from?

[bhazard451]

Originally Posted by AcroBluz

Nice work. Where did you get your new LEDs from?

Stevesleds.com and led group buy.com

[biecacka]

Ok everyone, I'm looking for some ideas on how to hang my 3 nova a4's. The studs above my tank don't line up evenly with the top of my tank. It has 2 braces across the top making each section 24x24 but they aren't directly under the stud
Corey

[bhazard451]

Originally Posted by biecacka

Ok everyone, I'm looking for some ideas on how to hang my 3 nova a4's. The studs above my tank don't line up evenly with the top of my tank. It has 2 braces across the top making each section 24x24 but they aren't directly under the stud
Corey

I used the Rubbermaid Twin Track shelving kit that you can find at Home Depot.

I cut the upright to a manageable size. Use one bracket per light.

The anchors that come with the hardware kit for these hold up to 30 lbs each. Each bracket can hold an A4 no problem on drywall. I have a write up on this way back in the thread.

[biecacka]

No studs needed?
What post is it?
Did you post pictures too?
Corey

[biecacka]

Also I'm looking for some light timing ideas.
I have 3 nova a4's coming with 24 blue and 24 white. The thing with the nova series is you can run them in a series so only one plug goes into socket. I'm debating on following options
1) one fixture on then next then last. Sort of like sunrise etc
2) turn 2blues with 1 white then rest on later
3) 2 whites and 1 blue then rest later
4) all blue then whites
5) all whites on then blue
6) any other options
Corey

[AcroBluz]

Originally Posted by biecacka

Also I'm looking for some light timing ideas.
I have 3 nova a4's coming with 24 blue and 24 white. The thing with the nova series is you can run them in a series so only one plug goes into socket. I'm debating on following options
1) one fixture on then next then last. Sort of like sunrise etc
2) turn 2blues with 1 white then rest on later
3) 2 whites and 1 blue then rest later
4) all blue then whites
5) all whites on then blue
6) any other options
Corey

Make sure you specifically ask for the option to have them run in a series. I forgot to verify that part of my order and I didn't realize it until I recieved the lights. I asked hendy about it and he said it was to late and that needed to be added during the build. So I am stuck trying to find the plug ends on my own and haven't had any luck.

Anyone know where I can get he a4 screw-in type plug end so I can make my own cords?

[cmantis]

Originally Posted by biecacka

Ok everyone, I'm looking for some ideas on how to hang my 3 nova a4's. The studs above my tank don't line up evenly with the top of my tank. It has 2 braces across the top making each section 24x24 but they aren't directly under the stud
Corey

I am making pvc light hangers that go on top of the tank. I have a link from another forum if interested.

[biecacka]

Can you post that link?
Corey

[bhazard451]

Originally Posted by biecacka

No studs needed?
What post is it?
Did you post pictures too?
Corey

Post #1749

My Twilight fixture shipped today too. This one will go over my other tank for now, as I don't need an Apex to control it.

[ac0go]

I have just finished setting up a 40 Breeder and need to upgrade my lighting. I currently only have 4 24w t5 over it. I was considering going with one of these fixtures. My question is should I go with optics or not considering the size of the tank and the fact I'm only using one? If anyone has a link for a good choice on that aliexpress everyone seems to be using I would appreciate it. Im looking for something dimmable with good color. Thanks in advance.

[cmantis]

Look up some of my posts on this if you are interested. I have 40g breeders. One should be fine with no optics or 90 optics (led's are already 90).

[bhazard451]

Originally Posted by cmantis

Look up some of my posts on this if you are interested. I have 40g breeders. One should be fine with no optics or 90 optics (led's are already 90).

Not all leds have a 90 degree angle, just the ones that Evergrow used for you. A Cree XT-E would have around a 135 degree angle, and a Bridgelux not too much less than that without optics/lens and just the emitter.

[jfeva0049]

could someone please explain how the series power plugs work on the Nova fixtures? im not sure i understand it fully. in my mind i understand it as you can have 2 power cords run all units vs 2 cords for each unit? is this right thanks.

[cmantis]

Originally Posted by bhazard451

Not all leds have a 90 degree angle, just the ones that Evergrow used for you. A Cree XT-E would have around a 135 degree angle, and a Bridgelux not too much less than that without optics/lens and just the emitter.

Yes you are correct thanks for clearing that up. I was running out the door as I posted.

[Bling_bling466]

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Aquarium-LED-...#ht_1176wt_732

Does anyone have any experience with this light. I just bought one.

I'm currently running an old model Chinese led witch is 120 - 1 watts leds with a 1-1 ratio its worked great so far.

[bhazard451]

Originally Posted by Bling_bling466

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Aquarium-LED-...#ht_1176wt_732

Does anyone have any experience with this light. I just bought one.

I'm currently running an old model Chinese led witch is 120 - 1 watts leds with a 1-1 ratio its worked great so far.

That ebay light has a good ratio of leds, but it isn't dimmable, and is more expensive than it should be.

It is basically this:

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...586764753.html

[biecacka]

Originally Posted by jfeva0049

could someone please explain how the series power plugs work on the Nova fixtures? im not sure i understand it fully. in my mind i understand it as you can have 2 power cords run all units vs 2 cords for each unit? is this right thanks.

Correct. They plug into each other then just one plug into wall socket
Corey

[moshi1ry]

Just placed my order for d120 30 blue 25 white im pretty pumped! These are with the optics and i will post pictures when my order arrives. Really hoping im going to like this spectrum.

[chlwodud85]

Has anyone seen or bought these lights, can't seem to get a hold of them to get a final pricing

http://sanxinbao.en.alibaba.com/prod...ium_light.html

[tomgndallas]

Originally Posted by cmantis

I am making pvc light hangers that go on top of the tank. I have a link from another forum if interested.

+1 on pvc, haha, i feel like i am the king of the pvc lighting stand build. I have three of them going right now. I like it as i can mod it super easy and it is dirt cheap to build one up really quick. made this one for my PAR38 lights...

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[jfeva0049]

Originally Posted by biecacka

Correct. They plug into each other then just one plug into wall socket
Corey

so if you ran them in a series like that and used an apex you would only be able to have 2 controls right??? but if you choose not to run in a series and used all 4 plugs on the apex i could do somewhat of a sunset/sunrise (at least from left to right on the tank) right???

[biecacka]

Correct

[bhazard451]

Originally Posted by jfeva0049

so if you ran them in a series like that and used an apex you would only be able to have 2 controls right??? but if you choose not to run in a series and used all 4 plugs on the apex i could do somewhat of a sunset/sunrise (at least from left to right on the tank) right???

None of these lights work with the dimming module of an Apex. The fixture from Twilight group in this thread has a built in controller that can do it.