chinese led lights - Page 162

PhoenixFire · 09/04/2012, 08:26 PM

Just getting caught up on this thread, the beginning and the last few pages. It looks like these are some great light fixtures at a good price. I'm interested in the purchase and shipping details you mentioned. I'm assuming it would take two fixtures to cover a 72 bow, width 48"?

cmac23 · 09/04/2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixFire

Just getting caught up on this thread, the beginning and the last few pages. It looks like these are some great light fixtures at a good price. I'm interested in the purchase and shipping details you mentioned. I'm assuming it would take two fixtures to cover a 72 bow, width 48"?

I see you're from Va Beach as well. You on Hampton Roads Reef Club

PhoenixFire · 09/04/2012, 08:34 PM

I just joined their forums the other day but haven't spent much time on them yet. I'm considering making it out to the next meet in a couple weeks. I'm still really new in the hobby so it'd be nice to meet some locals and get some more info.

cmac23 · 09/04/2012, 08:35 PM

Cool. Make it to the meet in Va Beach at Jimi's place. Atlantic Sea Farms

cmac23 · 09/04/2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by exterminatank

Ok. I have been talking to Sunny about this light. They are taking orders for it now. Sunny said its final. $280 plus 5% Paypal fees. Amazing. I cant wait. Sunny says willvtake 10 to 15 days to ship though. Hmmm.

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What is the link to the evergrow so I can contact Sunny

bhazard451 · 09/04/2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by exterminatank

Ok. I have been talking to Sunny about this light. They are taking orders for it now. Sunny said its final. $280 plus 5% Paypal fees. Amazing. I cant wait. Sunny says willvtake 10 to 15 days to ship though. Hmmm.

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Awesome! The 10-15 days is for them to actually make the light. Once shipped, its like 3 days.

It's probably best to contact Sunny to order. I think they will be using Paypal instead of Aliexpress now as its easier. I'm actually excited to rip this thing open, and I may do it tonight.

bhazard451 · 09/04/2012, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cmac23

What is the link to the evergrow so I can contact Sunny

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/317880

Just click where it says contact now to get in touch with them. You can request your own led layout as well, but it usually costs like $14-20 more. It is worth it though compared to the standard 1:1 blue:white. Use my layout if it is too confusing.

ChrisChow · 09/04/2012, 08:56 PM

For those that have the D120 sized unit, you think this is OK for a 36" wide tank?

Just wanted to confirm.

cmac23 · 09/04/2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bhazard451

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/317880

Just click where it says contact now to get in touch with them. You can request your own led layout as well, but it usually costs like $14-20 more. It is worth it though compared to the standard 1:1 blue:white. Use my layout if it is too confusing.

Thanks.. Yea I found her (Sunny) about 20 mins ago.. What do you think about this layout?

I am thinking 24 royal blue, 14 neutral white, 4 red, 4 cool blue, 2 cyan, 4 voilets, and 3 moons.

cmac23 · 09/04/2012, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhazard451

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/317880

Just click where it says contact now to get in touch with them. You can request your own led layout as well, but it usually costs like $14-20 more. It is worth it though compared to the standard 1:1 blue:white. Use my layout if it is too confusing.

How much was your total with shipping and eveything

bhazard451 · 09/04/2012, 09:45 PM

Curiosity got the best of me, so I opened the fixture.

For a light with a lot going on, it is surprisingly clean inside. The wires are connected via quick connects, and the same/similar drivers used in the Nova are there. This means you can swap leds at will to any color you desire by soldering/desoldering. The finned heatsink is the big upgrade over the d120, and it covers the entire led board here. Little to no heat can be felt under the leds, or through the side vents. The fans are pretty quiet too.

New additions here are the power supply/driver running the moonlights, and the circuit board that houses the controller.

The sticker is very helpful

One of the drivers is only 530mah for some reason.

Possible fan and moonlight power supply

Linked connector. Just plug into another light's connector and you can power it with one cord. Awesome feature.

bhazard451 · 09/04/2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cmac23

How much was your total with shipping and eveything

After Paypal fees, its around $300. There might be a quantity discount if you order more than 1.

Considering a comparable light like the Apollo Reef Led is $399 and needs an Apex or a controller like the DIM4 to run for $80 more.. or that the 120w Maxspect Razor is $399 but not able to be customized or linked to one power cord, the price is pretty good.

The only thing that I see that needs improvement, is that it only dims when you set it to. In other words, it doesn't slowly ramp up or down, its an abrupt change on the hour (or minute).

phragger · 09/04/2012, 10:00 PM

How quiet are the fans compared to the D120?

denny crain · 09/04/2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisChow

For those that have the D120 sized unit, you think this is OK for a 36" wide tank?

Just wanted to confirm.

I just got my light today. My tank is 30 and the coverage is pretty good, a little light on the side. but I am still playing with the right hight. I would think 36 would be pushing it.

phragger · 09/04/2012, 10:24 PM

What are the dimensions? It looks thicker than the D120.

livingseas · 09/04/2012, 10:27 PM

Bhazard. Any thought one how many of this new fixture for a 72*36*27h? I was thinking 4. 90 degree optics.

Would you stick with the ratio you last posted? Looked good.

I am ready to pull the trigger on these new ones.

bhazard451 · 09/04/2012, 11:00 PM

If you don't like a 16k blueish look, I would change it a bit, otherwise I like it. A few reds wouldn't hurt either.

3 or 4 should work. I would use 3 over my 72' 120 gallon.

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bhazard451 · 09/04/2012, 11:08 PM

I didn't even notice the fans being on. They are the same as the Nova fans, but they might be running at a slower rpm to reduce noise. Still no heat around the fixture.

Ill check dimensions tomorrow, but it looks a little bigger than a d120.

I also noticed you can set the brightness every half hour which is nice. Unfortunately, it doesn't ramp up or down though, it just switches to the brightness set.

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livingseas · 09/04/2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bhazard451

If you don't like a 16k blueish look, I would change it a bit, otherwise I like it. A few reds wouldn't hurt either.

3 or 4 should work. I would use 3 over my 72' 120 gallon.

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What would you suggest changing together more of a 10k look? I like it to look like its Max 10ft deep under the surface. Closer to 6500k vs 16000k

bhazard451 · 09/04/2012, 11:13 PM

Replace blues with more whites.

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bhazard451 · 09/04/2012, 11:16 PM

Another thing I noticed about the dimming... The white and blue channels shut off at 10% (like most Meanwell drivers). The moonlights seem to operate from 10 to 0 though, so the blues end up looking like they can dim to 0%.

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FrEsHaZzBuRu · 09/04/2012, 11:34 PM

Hey guys, I've been trying to add more spectrum into my LED build and was looking into this: 3W UV 420nm-435nm with pink effect

Does anyone have a clue as to what this "pink effect" is? I'm thinking it may just be a tint to the lens? If so, will it effect the wavelength at all? The specs do state 420-435nm which is what I want. All I'm concerned about is adding the spectrum for coral pigment rather than the what color my tank will look.

Any insight is greatly appreciated, thanks!

livingseas · 09/04/2012, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhazard451

Another thing I noticed about the dimming... The white and blue channels shut off at 10% (like most Meanwell drivers). The moonlights seem to operate from 10 to 0 though, so the blues end up looking like they can dim to 0%.

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Maybe they are still using analog dimming. Analog dimmimg will have the downside that it shifts the leds color output as they dim

cmantis · 09/05/2012, 04:17 AM

They are using pwm.

bruce 1 · 09/05/2012, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bhazard451

Replace blues with more whites.

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For this light, and since you have tried it out. What colors would you use in it? I like the 18 K look Would you change any of the colors that is in yours?

09/04/2012, 08:35 PM	#4029
cmac23 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 425	Cool. Make it to the meet in Va Beach at Jimi's place. Atlantic Sea Farms __________________ “Why does Sea World have a seafood restaurant?? I'm halfway through my fish burger and I realize, Oh my God....I could be eating a slow learner.” “Even a fish could stay out of trouble if it would just learn to keep its mouth shut.” Current Tank Info: 29g biocube hqi

09/04/2012, 11:34 PM	#4047
FrEsHaZzBuRu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 26	Does "pink effect" change the wavelength? Hey guys, I've been trying to add more spectrum into my LED build and was looking into this: 3W UV 420nm-435nm with pink effect Does anyone have a clue as to what this "pink effect" is? I'm thinking it may just be a tint to the lens? If so, will it effect the wavelength at all? The specs do state 420-435nm which is what I want. All I'm concerned about is adding the spectrum for coral pigment rather than the what color my tank will look. Any insight is greatly appreciated, thanks!

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09/04/2012, 08:26 PM	#4026
PhoenixFire Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 15	Just getting caught up on this thread, the beginning and the last few pages. It looks like these are some great light fixtures at a good price. I'm interested in the purchase and shipping details you mentioned. I'm assuming it would take two fixtures to cover a 72 bow, width 48"?

09/04/2012, 08:34 PM	#4028
PhoenixFire Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 15	I just joined their forums the other day but haven't spent much time on them yet. I'm considering making it out to the next meet in a couple weeks. I'm still really new in the hobby so it'd be nice to meet some locals and get some more info.

09/04/2012, 08:56 PM	#4033
ChrisChow Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 162	For those that have the D120 sized unit, you think this is OK for a 36" wide tank? Just wanted to confirm.

09/04/2012, 09:45 PM	#4036
bhazard451 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,900	Curiosity got the best of me, so I opened the fixture. For a light with a lot going on, it is surprisingly clean inside. The wires are connected via quick connects, and the same/similar drivers used in the Nova are there. This means you can swap leds at will to any color you desire by soldering/desoldering. The finned heatsink is the big upgrade over the d120, and it covers the entire led board here. Little to no heat can be felt under the leds, or through the side vents. The fans are pretty quiet too. New additions here are the power supply/driver running the moonlights, and the circuit board that houses the controller. The sticker is very helpful One of the drivers is only 530mah for some reason. Possible fan and moonlight power supply Linked connector. Just plug into another light's connector and you can power it with one cord. Awesome feature.

09/04/2012, 10:00 PM	#4038
phragger Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 23	How quiet are the fans compared to the D120?

09/04/2012, 10:24 PM	#4040
phragger Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 23	What are the dimensions? It looks thicker than the D120.

09/04/2012, 10:27 PM	#4041
livingseas Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 101	Bhazard. Any thought one how many of this new fixture for a 723627h? I was thinking 4. 90 degree optics. Would you stick with the ratio you last posted? Looked good. I am ready to pull the trigger on these new ones.

09/04/2012, 11:00 PM	#4042
bhazard451 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,900	If you don't like a 16k blueish look, I would change it a bit, otherwise I like it. A few reds wouldn't hurt either. 3 or 4 should work. I would use 3 over my 72' 120 gallon. Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

09/04/2012, 11:08 PM	#4043
bhazard451 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,900	I didn't even notice the fans being on. They are the same as the Nova fans, but they might be running at a slower rpm to reduce noise. Still no heat around the fixture. Ill check dimensions tomorrow, but it looks a little bigger than a d120. I also noticed you can set the brightness every half hour which is nice. Unfortunately, it doesn't ramp up or down though, it just switches to the brightness set. Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

09/04/2012, 11:13 PM	#4045
bhazard451 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,900	Replace blues with more whites. Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

09/04/2012, 11:16 PM	#4046
bhazard451 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,900	Another thing I noticed about the dimming... The white and blue channels shut off at 10% (like most Meanwell drivers). The moonlights seem to operate from 10 to 0 though, so the blues end up looking like they can dim to 0%. Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

09/05/2012, 04:17 AM	#4049
cmantis Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC / Philly Posts: 227	They are using pwm.