Giesemann Lighting Club. - Page 21

reefSTC · 12/08/2015, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnseye

No adapters were included in my Luxcore ballast. They came with the Spectra. There is a special plug with bare wires included with the Luxcore that plugs into one end of the ballast. The bare wires go into the adapter that came with the Spectra.

Yes, the special plug with bare wires included with Luxcore is what I am asking. Is there some place I can purchase just this plug? I can hard wire the plug to the Spectra then maybe use the Hamilton M80 ballast to power the Radium bulb.

enb141 · 12/09/2015, 03:22 AM

how good are the Giesemann Pulzar LED Bar and where can I buy them online?

I've heard that they have a controller for each channel sold separately, so were can I see a manual or video?

this is me · 12/09/2015, 10:44 AM

Anyone knows if the 3x250W SE 4x80W T5 Spectra fixture will be able to handle a 72"x48"x24"? I'm not worry about the width of the tank or the height. It's the depth of 48" with a 17" wide fixture that got me concern.

Zacktosterone · 12/09/2015, 11:12 AM

Can someone answer my question about the m80 ballasts. Just looking to see if anyone is running m80 ballasts with their spectra.

greengny · 12/09/2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kenpau

Once I've got it over the tank I'll try and do a little video or a few photos. Took ages to set up, the instructions were really thorough but my German isn't the best!!

How is it going with your new fixture? Thanks

shred5 · 12/09/2015, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffie

I did, they said no dice. Black is all they will have. Been trying to get into contact with Coralvue and I guess they never answer their phones or return VM's

They are in a middle of a move right now.
Coralvue is normally very prompt.
Also makes no sense BRS can not answer the question, it seems they are going to be the main seller of this fixture.
I bet they sold out of white and will get more in, not only that they should be able to order you one.

shred5 · 12/09/2015, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy Hittah

Can I ask about the bars you're using. Where'd you get them

I made them by bending conduit and painting them.

I went to home depot and grabbed two pieces of conduit. I grabbed a sales person in the store and asked if they would bend them 90 degrees for me because I didn't want to buy a conduit bender for 2 pieces of conduit and he did it right there. I have done this several time now. Drilled a hole in the conduit to hang the fixture and used conduit/pipe holders to attach to the back of the stand.

andyos · 12/09/2015, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Zacktosterone

Can someone answer my question about the m80 ballasts. Just looking to see if anyone is running m80 ballasts with their spectra.

Hello, I run a 2x250w custom Spectra with 4x80w T5 with the Giesemann magnetic ballast (Tridonic Atco) and Radium bulbs - it's not quite M80 I guess as I'm in the UK - what is it that you wanted to know? I've run various 250W Spectras over the last few years with Radiums.

Zacktosterone · 12/09/2015, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by andyos

Hello, I run a 2x250w custom Spectra with 4x80w T5 with the Giesemann magnetic ballast (Tridonic Atco) and Radium bulbs - it's not quite M80 I guess as I'm in the UK - what is it that you wanted to know? I've run various 250W Spectras over the last few years with Radiums.

If they work well with the fixture

andyos · 12/09/2015, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zacktosterone

If they work well with the fixture

Ok, well the Spectra sold in Europe comes with magnetic ballasts, you have to change them yourself for digital ballasts, it's not a standard option - this is the reason I bought my first Spectra, specifically to run 250w Radiums. It looks great to me so I guess a M80 will run it as good as you can get. Hope that helps.

tsav87 · 12/14/2015, 10:14 PM

My 24" matrixx ii with custom built tank mount. I'll post another pic after it has been powder coated.

Shock and Awe · 12/15/2015, 10:14 PM

I am looking at building an SPS dominant tank on a 40 gallon breeder. Do you think the Giesemann T5/LED (Aurora) took much light for a 40 gallon? If not, would the 24 or 36" be preferred?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

kenpau · 12/16/2015, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Shock and Awe

I am looking at building an SPS dominant tank on a 40 gallon breeder. Do you think the Giesemann T5/LED (Aurora) took much light for a 40 gallon? If not, would the 24 or 36" be preferred?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Definitely not too much light, they're completely customisable. I have the 1.5m fixture on my 1.5m tank. Awesome light!

tsav · 12/18/2015, 02:33 PM

Tank mount complete!

Waiting on bulbs to arrive.

RobTheReefer · 12/21/2015, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tsav

That is sweet. Nice job.

BeanMachine · 12/31/2015, 10:45 AM

Here you go folks, Giesemann Matrixx II 6 Lamp modded with a 46" Reef Brite XHO. BUT now I want another Reef Brite for the other side!

tsav · 12/31/2015, 10:47 AM

Oh man that's sweet. Wish they had made a 6 bulb in the 24" so I could do the same!

shred5 · 12/31/2015, 11:15 AM

Yea I beleive the 8 and 6 bulb are the same fixture they just leave the two outside spaces empty, one each side..

That is a great idea you have and I have been thinking of doing the exact same thing for a while.

BeanMachine · 12/31/2015, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tsav

Oh man that's sweet. Wish they had made a 6 bulb in the 24" so I could do the same!

Thanks. I can't take credit for the idea... my friend got the same fixture and we did the mod. It was really easy. Cut the reflector, drilled the holes to mount the reef brite, a hole for the reef brite power cord, and done.

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Originally Posted by shred5

Yea I beleive the 8 and 6 bulb are the same fixture they just leave the two outside spaces empty, one each side..

That is a great idea you have and I have been thinking of doing the exact same thing for a while.

You are correct. If you do the mod, I happened to have a 46" Reef Brite so it was the length of my powermodule. If yours is any longer, you would need to cut a little off both ends. Mine fit perfectly once we cut the reflector out. I plan to do the other side when I have some extra funds for another one.

calistyle · 12/31/2015, 04:49 PM

....and sign me up. amazing idea!

BeanMachine · 01/04/2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by calistyle

....and sign me up. amazing idea!

Hold the phone, my fixture is running a little warm so I'm trying to rule things out.

To anyone reading this-

I was wondering if your fixture gets warm on the left side as opposed to the right side?

Also, do you know if for instance the right side fan is drawing air in and the left side fan is drawing are out?

My acrylic shield warped a little after running all 6 lamps and the reef brite at 100 percent for the day. But I didn't run the light prior without the modification so I'm trying to rule things out. I ran the reef brite for a few hours yesterday and it didn't get hot at all... but I didn't run it all day.

loinfeesh · 01/04/2016, 06:00 PM

any updates from people using this fixture,thinking about ordering this for new tank,dru

tsav · 01/04/2016, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by loinfeesh

any updates from people using this fixture,thinking about ordering this for new tank,dru

Not much to go off of mine yet as I'm still cycling my tank without lights on. But, I have owned corallife and current USA fixtures and I can tell you that the quality of material and level of craftsmanship with these giesemann fixtures is beyond compare.

CoralNerd · 01/04/2016, 09:06 PM

Giesemann matrixx ii? I understand there is a blast per two bulbs. This might seem like a stupid question, but are the ballast normal t5 looking and where do you store them? I ask as I'm coming from having the huge radion led blast I had to deal with.

tsav · 01/04/2016, 09:22 PM

The ballasts are inside the fixture. Nothing but power cords coming out of the fixture.

12/09/2015, 10:44 AM	#503
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	Anyone knows if the 3x250W SE 4x80W T5 Spectra fixture will be able to handle a 72"x48"x24"? I'm not worry about the width of the tank or the height. It's the depth of 48" with a 17" wide fixture that got me concern. __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

12/14/2015, 10:14 PM	#511
tsav87 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisiana, USA Posts: 8	My 24" matrixx ii with custom built tank mount. I'll post another pic after it has been powder coated. __________________ -Travis

12/31/2015, 10:45 AM	#516
BeanMachine Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 11,200	Here you go folks, Giesemann Matrixx II 6 Lamp modded with a 46" Reef Brite XHO. BUT now I want another Reef Brite for the other side! __________________ 300 Gallon 72x36x27 AGE- 4x Ecotech XR30G5 Blue- AA PVC Hybrid Sump- Dual Synergy Shadow Boxes w Bean Animal- RO 220INT Elite- AquaMaxx cTech T3 CaRx- RD3 230- Apex- Tunze 6155, 6255 & 6150- MP40

12/31/2015, 11:15 AM	#518
shred5 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Waukesha , WI Posts: 4,998	Yea I beleive the 8 and 6 bulb are the same fixture they just leave the two outside spaces empty, one each side.. That is a great idea you have and I have been thinking of doing the exact same thing for a while. __________________ David Polzin

12/31/2015, 04:49 PM	#520
calistyle Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,982	....and sign me up. amazing idea! __________________ 75G Crystal D \| Giesemann Aurora Hybrid \| Apex G \| Nero 5s \| Tunze ATO \| BM Doser

12/09/2015, 03:22 AM	#502
enb141 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 148	how good are the Giesemann Pulzar LED Bar and where can I buy them online? I've heard that they have a controller for each channel sold separately, so were can I see a manual or video?

12/09/2015, 11:12 AM	#504
Zacktosterone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sault Ste Marie Ont Posts: 2,475	Can someone answer my question about the m80 ballasts. Just looking to see if anyone is running m80 ballasts with their spectra.

12/15/2015, 10:14 PM	#512
Shock and Awe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 52	I am looking at building an SPS dominant tank on a 40 gallon breeder. Do you think the Giesemann T5/LED (Aurora) took much light for a 40 gallon? If not, would the 24 or 36" be preferred? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

12/18/2015, 02:33 PM	#514
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173	Tank mount complete! Waiting on bulbs to arrive.

12/31/2015, 10:47 AM	#517
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173	Oh man that's sweet. Wish they had made a 6 bulb in the 24" so I could do the same!

01/04/2016, 06:00 PM	#522
loinfeesh Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5	giesemann aurora any updates from people using this fixture,thinking about ordering this for new tank,dru

01/04/2016, 09:06 PM	#524
CoralNerd Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: 92833 Posts: 1,099	Giesemann matrixx ii? I understand there is a blast per two bulbs. This might seem like a stupid question, but are the ballast normal t5 looking and where do you store them? I ask as I'm coming from having the huge radion led blast I had to deal with.

01/04/2016, 09:22 PM	#525
tsav Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 173	Giesemann Lighting Club. The ballasts are inside the fixture. Nothing but power cords coming out of the fixture.