Giesemann Lighting Club. - Page 29

mallard · 08/08/2016, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by reefrf

Can you show us how you attached the Reefbrite strips to the fixture? I have the Infiniti fixture & was considering but want to it clean looking.

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Also, has anyone else modded the light to include additional led strips while retaining it's original look? Reefbrites seem the way to go, but are there other solutions that others have done? I want to retain my T5 bulbs, so that excludes the E5 blue pop replacements.

Johnseye · 08/09/2016, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mallard

Also, has anyone else modded the light to include additional led strips while retaining it's original look? Reefbrites seem the way to go, but are there other solutions that others have done? I want to retain my T5 bulbs, so that excludes the E5 blue pop replacements.

There's a post earlier in this thread where someone installed Kessils into the two blank screen sections. This is my plan as well. No external attachment, it's all internal to the housing.

spsfle · 08/09/2016, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Reel North

Ah MAN! That is awesome. I think I'm leaning towards that light. What a beast.

You find it covers the tank well?

Very well and my thank is 32 inches front to back and the light is 12 inches off the water

Reel North · 08/09/2016, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by spsfle

Very well and my thank is 32 inches front to back and the light is 12 inches off the water

Wow. I am SOLD SOLD SOLD on this.

spsfle · 08/09/2016, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by reefrf

Can you show us how you attached the Reefbrite strips to the fixture? I have the Infiniti fixture & was considering but want to it clean looking.

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moondoggy4 · 08/09/2016, 09:52 PM

I received my blue Reefbrite single flat led and I am going to put it in on one side of my Infinity.

moondoggy4 · 08/09/2016, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spsfle

I already loved my Spectra but now there is more to love with the added ReefBrite LEDs

And to think I passed on a great deal on two XHO that would have fit my Infinity.

spllbnd2 · 08/09/2016, 10:01 PM

Spsfle,

Looks to me like the reef brite hanger is attached to the Giesemann fixture. Just remove one of the hex head bolts from the Giesemann and install the reef brite hanger there. Should work okay.

Cheers,
Alex

monkiboy · 08/09/2016, 10:57 PM

if anyone is interested i am selling my 72" spectra w/ 4-80w T5s, basically brand new with all needed to get this beauty lit over your tank... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...php?p=24673610

tapio · 08/09/2016, 11:16 PM

There you go Ron. I would consider something similar with my old MH fixture. Not picture perfect but functional. In regards to spsfle picture.

C Hawk · 08/21/2016, 09:17 AM

I have a giesemann infinity with 3 250 MHs and 4 T5s. I have 2 bulbs out on one side. The bulbs are good because I swapped them out with the working side and they fired up. Obviously this could be a ballast problem or something else. If it's the ballast where is it? It looks as if it's attached under the T5 fixture and would be a major PITA to get to it. If it's not the ballast what could it be? The bulbs did not "fail" at the same time. So it may not be the ballast but something else. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

C Hawk · 08/21/2016, 11:45 AM

An update. I reseated both bulbs several times. I got one to fire up The other did not. The one that did is good.....checked in another socket. So I assume the ballast is good and the issue is with the socket. Any thoughts ?

Johnseye · 08/21/2016, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by C Hawk

An update. I reseated both bulbs several times. I got one to fire up The other did not. The one that did is good.....checked in another socket. So I assume the ballast is good and the issue is with the socket. Any thoughts ?

I had a similar issue. I moved bulbs around. I think I had a bad bulb which caused a light to not work. I also found the bulbs have to be positioned correctly to make contact and light up. Took a bit but eventually I got em all working.

C Hawk · 08/21/2016, 06:43 PM

Thank you for your reply. I suspect it is a contact and alignment issue. Such a PITA given the time spent trying to find the "sweet spot". I will keep trying to find the right position. LEDs are so much more user friendly than MHs and T5s IME.

txdragonslayer · 08/21/2016, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by spsfle

I already loved my Spectra but now there is more to love with the added ReefBrite LEDs

do you have a pic of your spectra with your reef brights from the exterior point of view?

Johnseye · 08/22/2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by C Hawk

Thank you for your reply. I suspect it is a contact and alignment issue. Such a PITA given the time spent trying to find the "sweet spot". I will keep trying to find the right position. LEDs are so much more user friendly than MHs and T5s IME.

Not once you get the light functioning correctly. MH/T5 is plug and play simple. Much easier to get good color and growth as well.

steamguy · 08/25/2016, 03:29 PM

For everyone running Spectra's and Infinity's, how long do you have your T5's and Halides on through out the day?

Chris Abbott · 08/26/2016, 10:26 PM

Anyone know where i cna find a good revoew of the matrix t5 fixtures? Was looking into the 8x54 non bluetooth model.

marcusbptan · 08/27/2016, 05:52 AM

Hello,

I'm hoping to get more insight into this Unit. I used to run LEDs on my tank (ELOS 160cmx80cmx60cm) which is mainly Acropora.
I'm in the process of rebooting the tank from scratch and would like to use LED/T5 hybrids.

The voltage is 240V here in Australia and the T5 will be 80W.

Any thoughts into its performance, spectrum and T5 colour choices? I prefer a 14K look.

Thanks in advance!

M

shred5 · 08/27/2016, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Abbott

Anyone know where i cna find a good revoew of the matrix t5 fixtures? Was looking into the 8x54 non bluetooth model.

What do you need to know.. I had one and I loved it, way more than My ATI fixture which is having problems again. That said ATI are good fixtures too, I have had mine a long time. I think the Giesemann is way better built and looks better. It is supposed puts out a little less par but I have never measured it nor has anyone I have known.

I recently went led but I am looking at picking up the new Giesemann hybrid Genesis fixture..

kevin_e · 09/19/2016, 05:26 PM

How do I go from this:

To a normal 3 prong ballast cable?

My Giesmann came with a small black box ballast. I want to use a coralvue ballast instead.

And does a set of my t5s run off of that black box? One set is on, the other is off, now that I unplugged it.

I can't reach the black box ballast T plug the cable back in and test if it does run one set of t5 too.

janci · 09/20/2016, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Abbott

Anyone know where i cna find a good revoew of the matrix t5 fixtures? Was looking into the 8x54 non bluetooth model.

I have the 8x54W but with dimtec.
Love the fixture.
Perfectly controllable, nice hanging kit, beautiful design, good coverage,....
Have all giesemann bulbs in it:
2 purple
1 super actinic
2 actinic
3 coral blue

lestat45559 · 09/27/2016, 10:19 AM

Good day, I just bought an Aurora 60 inch for my 525 XL, I normally work with MH with t5s but was swayed into the Aurora. I find the app is nice, even if the minor instructions that came with a 2k plus light some what of a let down. Are there forums that share programming, I find the 2 defaults are why too white. Also what are people using for their 4 T5 bulbs in their Auroras.

Thanks
Brian

janci · 09/28/2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lestat45559

Good day, I just bought an Aurora 60 inch for my 525 XL, I normally work with MH with t5s but was swayed into the Aurora. I find the app is nice, even if the minor instructions that came with a 2k plus light some what of a let down. Are there forums that share programming, I find the 2 defaults are why too white. Also what are people using for their 4 T5 bulbs in their Auroras.

Thanks
Brian

There is a Facebook page dutchreefer who has the 525XL and the aurora.
I am sure he will have some more info for you.

barista7105 · 10/02/2016, 07:36 AM

Glad to find this forum.

After 3 years with LED finally today I decided to switch to T5 and I've ordered Matrixx II (non-dimmable) 8x54 watts for 175g tank. The fixture will be arrived in 3 weeks (I live in Jakarta-Indonesia and the fixture is ordered to Giesemann Germany directly), can't wait to have it on hand though lol...

08/09/2016, 11:16 PM	#710
tapio Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 140	There you go Ron. I would consider something similar with my old MH fixture. Not picture perfect but functional. In regards to spsfle picture. __________________ 7 foot by 30" wide and 24" tall 265 gal SPS peninsula style reef. 3 x 250 W MH and 2 Reef Brite XHO strips.. Old 300 g reef: M. Paletta, Ultimate Marine Aquariums, p. 48.

08/21/2016, 09:17 AM	#711
C Hawk Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 4	Giesemann infinity T5 issue I have a giesemann infinity with 3 250 MHs and 4 T5s. I have 2 bulbs out on one side. The bulbs are good because I swapped them out with the working side and they fired up. Obviously this could be a ballast problem or something else. If it's the ballast where is it? It looks as if it's attached under the T5 fixture and would be a major PITA to get to it. If it's not the ballast what could it be? The bulbs did not "fail" at the same time. So it may not be the ballast but something else. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

08/26/2016, 10:26 PM	#718
Chris Abbott Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: St Ann, MO Posts: 644	Anyone know where i cna find a good revoew of the matrix t5 fixtures? Was looking into the 8x54 non bluetooth model. __________________ 90 gallon build in progress...

08/27/2016, 05:52 AM	#719
marcusbptan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 10	Aurora Hybrid Opinions Hello, I'm hoping to get more insight into this Unit. I used to run LEDs on my tank (ELOS 160cmx80cmx60cm) which is mainly Acropora. I'm in the process of rebooting the tank from scratch and would like to use LED/T5 hybrids. The voltage is 240V here in Australia and the T5 will be 80W. Any thoughts into its performance, spectrum and T5 colour choices? I prefer a 14K look. Thanks in advance! M

10/02/2016, 07:36 AM	#725
barista7105 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 11	Glad to find this forum. After 3 years with LED finally today I decided to switch to T5 and I've ordered Matrixx II (non-dimmable) 8x54 watts for 175g tank. The fixture will be arrived in 3 weeks (I live in Jakarta-Indonesia and the fixture is ordered to Giesemann Germany directly), can't wait to have it on hand though lol... __________________ Rgds, Herry "Just keep swimming...."

08/09/2016, 09:52 PM	#706
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I received my blue Reefbrite single flat led and I am going to put it in on one side of my Infinity.

08/09/2016, 10:01 PM	#708
spllbnd2 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edmonds, Washington Posts: 145	Spsfle, Looks to me like the reef brite hanger is attached to the Giesemann fixture. Just remove one of the hex head bolts from the Giesemann and install the reef brite hanger there. Should work okay. Cheers, Alex

08/09/2016, 10:57 PM	#709
monkiboy Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: washington, dc Posts: 277	if anyone is interested i am selling my 72" spectra w/ 4-80w T5s, basically brand new with all needed to get this beauty lit over your tank... http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...php?p=24673610

08/21/2016, 11:45 AM	#712
C Hawk Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 4	An update. I reseated both bulbs several times. I got one to fire up The other did not. The one that did is good.....checked in another socket. So I assume the ballast is good and the issue is with the socket. Any thoughts ?

08/21/2016, 06:43 PM	#714
C Hawk Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 4	Thank you for your reply. I suspect it is a contact and alignment issue. Such a PITA given the time spent trying to find the "sweet spot". I will keep trying to find the right position. LEDs are so much more user friendly than MHs and T5s IME.

08/25/2016, 03:29 PM	#717
steamguy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 7	For everyone running Spectra's and Infinity's, how long do you have your T5's and Halides on through out the day?

09/19/2016, 05:26 PM	#721
kevin_e Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,083	How do I go from this: To a normal 3 prong ballast cable? My Giesmann came with a small black box ballast. I want to use a coralvue ballast instead. And does a set of my t5s run off of that black box? One set is on, the other is off, now that I unplugged it. I can't reach the black box ballast T plug the cable back in and test if it does run one set of t5 too.

09/27/2016, 10:19 AM	#723
lestat45559 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 1	Good day, I just bought an Aurora 60 inch for my 525 XL, I normally work with MH with t5s but was swayed into the Aurora. I find the app is nice, even if the minor instructions that came with a 2k plus light some what of a let down. Are there forums that share programming, I find the 2 defaults are why too white. Also what are people using for their 4 T5 bulbs in their Auroras. Thanks Brian