New Lumen Bright Reflector. ... any info on them - Page 33

sirreal63 · 03/05/2008, 08:38 AM

Agreed, just making sure it is known that a lot of places carry it and are sponsors.

JRaquatics · 03/05/2008, 08:59 AM

There will always be other places to get these reflectors but I only know of one sponsor that took the time to test these reflectors when they first were distributed by coralvue. Plus, IMO Mike is the best of the best when it comes to customer service and advice.

sirreal63 · 03/05/2008, 09:47 AM

I have no doubt, however I just wanted to make sure everyone knew there were other RC sponsors that also have these and also offer excellent service. Not taking anything away from Mike but also not taking anything away from the other great sponsors who have them as well.

JRaquatics · 03/05/2008, 10:26 AM

Here are the connection shots of the socket to the ballast. I cut the socket line to form a 12" whip then placed butt connectors on the wires coming out of the ballast and the socket, one female one male.

IRISSERVICE · 03/05/2008, 10:29 AM

dude wheres the ground .....

JRaquatics · 03/05/2008, 10:53 AM

I cut them out. No need for one. It is not in a metal housing. My canopy is all wood.

IRISSERVICE · 03/05/2008, 10:59 AM

I know no need , just making a joke.. just saw it clipped

tinnghe · 03/05/2008, 11:10 AM

thank you that looks really good. how about those fans that you running?

JRaquatics · 03/05/2008, 11:12 AM

There not running. never needed them.

tinnghe · 03/05/2008, 11:18 AM

really? i was thinking about getting some fans install since i might have heat issue,

JRaquatics · 03/05/2008, 11:27 AM

I may need to use them in the warmer months. But at this time my temp fluctuates 1-2 degrees when the lights are on.

tinnghe · 03/05/2008, 11:29 AM

ill need it in the summer, here it always reach 100, r those pc fans that you have?

tinnghe · 03/05/2008, 11:30 AM

sorry didnt check my pm ahead of time, you have 4 of them running individually on each transformer?

weap0n_X · 03/05/2008, 03:32 PM

My order arrived today.. Can't wait to fire them up.

TheReefKeeper · 03/05/2008, 03:45 PM

Hey JR
Are you running the LB's 14.5 inches off the water from the bottom of the reflector or the bottom of the bulb?
Just ordered 2 LB mini's from Mike and I'll be building the hood this weekend.
I have 2 400w 12k Reeflux on Coralvue ballasts.
Tank is 30" deep 48"long (I know alot of light for a small tank its all SPS).
Do you have any suggestions on the best placement as far as height goes? Or did that height give you the best Par.
Oh yea' I've been in this hobby for years and I have to give it up to Mike defiantly on of the BEST!! Two Thumbs Way UP!!

JRaquatics · 03/05/2008, 04:07 PM

my bulbs are 14.5 inches from the water surface. the bottom of the reflector is about 12inches. You might have to raise yours alittle more. I would build your canopy so that they can sit up to 18-20" high or so. This way you can lower and raise them to your liking. This will also allow for even more space for air to circulate in your canopy and less heat on your water.IMO Congrats on your purchase, you will be very happy with the results you will get out of these reflectors.

TheReefKeeper · 03/05/2008, 04:15 PM

Really!
18-20" off the water thats just amazing!!
Not much Par will be lost?
Thanks
Can't Wait.

JRaquatics · 03/05/2008, 04:20 PM

You probably will only run them at 16-18 inches off of the water with the 400watters. But it is always nice to have the extra room above just incase you need to raise them.

rickyb · 03/06/2008, 10:06 AM

I run mine at 16+~ The only problem with setting them up high is (atleast for me) is the glare you get when sitting on the couch in front of the tank so I made this.

grandp10 · 03/06/2008, 07:04 PM

That looks pretty nice!

jciotti · 03/08/2008, 05:26 PM

How are you guys or how would you go about hanging a single finished lumen bright pendent?

I usually only hang DE fixtures but I purchased an SE and don't know if I use a hanging kit if it will hang crooked. I need it to look clean.

TheReefKeeper · 03/09/2008, 10:34 AM

Got my LB minis and built this hood not quite done yet but it will give you an idea.

I recessed the lights in wood and then wraped it with clear plexi with a mirror backing. Then wrapped the whole inside with the same plexi. mirror.
I will still put moon lights and some different fans if my old one don't work well. havn't had them lit long enough to see if fans are even needed. Its very closed in and I'm sure it will.

I'll post some pics later when the lights come on.

tinnghe · 03/09/2008, 11:42 AM

how do u hang ur light up?

tinnghe · 03/09/2008, 11:43 AM

where did u get ur plexi w mirror finish?

TheReefKeeper · 03/09/2008, 12:27 PM

Plywood was routed with a router to leave a lip the size of the reflectors rolled edge and then the plexi was attached to the wood and then that was routed. The reflector is sitting on the wood if you look closely you can see the thickness of the wood and the thickness of the plexi all the way around the reflector. 1/8 in wood and 1/8 inch plexi it is sitting in a cabinet grade wood 3/4 inch thick.
Plexi came from a plastic shop locally. 80.00 a sheet I only bought half. I'm short two pieces for the back side of the doors. So I would buy the whole sheet if I were to do it again

03/05/2008, 08:38 AM	#801
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	Agreed, just making sure it is known that a lot of places carry it and are sponsors. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon.

03/05/2008, 09:47 AM	#803
sirreal63 Go Spurs Go!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Meadowlakes Texas Posts: 13,357	I have no doubt, however I just wanted to make sure everyone knew there were other RC sponsors that also have these and also offer excellent service. Not taking anything away from Mike but also not taking anything away from the other great sponsors who have them as well. __________________ Jack No One has ever been seriously injured by using the search function. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Current Tank Info: Reefing the Pentagon. Last edited by sirreal63; 03/05/2008 at 10:16 AM.

03/05/2008, 10:29 AM	#805
IRISSERVICE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beechhurst,New York Posts: 620	dude wheres the ground ..... __________________ Tank-125G Starphire Lighting- 4x 60" Reefbrites Skimmer- H&S A200-1250 MRC Sump Refugium---Circulation Tunze Wave Box---Main Pump - Seq3200 3phase W/ VFD Cooling Current Tank Info: 125 gallon Starphire euro braced

03/05/2008, 10:59 AM	#807
IRISSERVICE Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beechhurst,New York Posts: 620	I know no need , just making a joke.. just saw it clipped __________________ Tank-125G Starphire Lighting- 4x 60" Reefbrites Skimmer- H&S A200-1250 MRC Sump Refugium---Circulation Tunze Wave Box---Main Pump - Seq3200 3phase W/ VFD Cooling Current Tank Info: 125 gallon Starphire euro braced

03/06/2008, 10:06 AM	#819
rickyb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Coppell, TX Posts: 1,683	I run mine at 16+~ The only problem with setting them up high is (atleast for me) is the glare you get when sitting on the couch in front of the tank so I made this. __________________ Reefaholic #9999889888777444899111558 Current Tank Info: 240G Custom Planet Aquariums

03/05/2008, 08:59 AM	#802
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	There will always be other places to get these reflectors but I only know of one sponsor that took the time to test these reflectors when they first were distributed by coralvue. Plus, IMO Mike is the best of the best when it comes to customer service and advice.

03/05/2008, 10:26 AM	#804
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	Here are the connection shots of the socket to the ballast. I cut the socket line to form a 12" whip then placed butt connectors on the wires coming out of the ballast and the socket, one female one male.

03/05/2008, 10:53 AM	#806
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	I cut them out. No need for one. It is not in a metal housing. My canopy is all wood.

03/05/2008, 11:10 AM	#808
tinnghe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 800	thank you that looks really good. how about those fans that you running?

03/05/2008, 11:12 AM	#809
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	There not running. never needed them.

03/05/2008, 11:18 AM	#810
tinnghe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 800	really? i was thinking about getting some fans install since i might have heat issue,

03/05/2008, 11:27 AM	#811
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	I may need to use them in the warmer months. But at this time my temp fluctuates 1-2 degrees when the lights are on.

03/05/2008, 11:29 AM	#812
tinnghe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 800	ill need it in the summer, here it always reach 100, r those pc fans that you have?

03/05/2008, 11:30 AM	#813
tinnghe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 800	sorry didnt check my pm ahead of time, you have 4 of them running individually on each transformer?

03/05/2008, 03:32 PM	#814
weap0n_X Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: N. Virginia Posts: 393	My order arrived today.. Can't wait to fire them up.

03/05/2008, 03:45 PM	#815
TheReefKeeper Aquaholic Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere Posts: 800	Hey JR Are you running the LB's 14.5 inches off the water from the bottom of the reflector or the bottom of the bulb? Just ordered 2 LB mini's from Mike and I'll be building the hood this weekend. I have 2 400w 12k Reeflux on Coralvue ballasts. Tank is 30" deep 48"long (I know alot of light for a small tank its all SPS). Do you have any suggestions on the best placement as far as height goes? Or did that height give you the best Par. Oh yea' I've been in this hobby for years and I have to give it up to Mike defiantly on of the BEST!! Two Thumbs Way UP!!

03/05/2008, 04:07 PM	#816
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	my bulbs are 14.5 inches from the water surface. the bottom of the reflector is about 12inches. You might have to raise yours alittle more. I would build your canopy so that they can sit up to 18-20" high or so. This way you can lower and raise them to your liking. This will also allow for even more space for air to circulate in your canopy and less heat on your water.IMO Congrats on your purchase, you will be very happy with the results you will get out of these reflectors.

03/05/2008, 04:15 PM	#817
TheReefKeeper Aquaholic Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere Posts: 800	Really! 18-20" off the water thats just amazing!! Not much Par will be lost? Thanks Can't Wait.

03/05/2008, 04:20 PM	#818
JRaquatics Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On RC Posts: 3,609	You probably will only run them at 16-18 inches off of the water with the 400watters. But it is always nice to have the extra room above just incase you need to raise them.

03/06/2008, 07:04 PM	#820
grandp10 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 516	That looks pretty nice!

03/08/2008, 05:26 PM	#821
jciotti Moved On Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fallbrook, Ca Posts: 303	How are you guys or how would you go about hanging a single finished lumen bright pendent? I usually only hang DE fixtures but I purchased an SE and don't know if I use a hanging kit if it will hang crooked. I need it to look clean.

03/09/2008, 10:34 AM	#822
TheReefKeeper Aquaholic Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere Posts: 800	Got my LB minis and built this hood not quite done yet but it will give you an idea. I recessed the lights in wood and then wraped it with clear plexi with a mirror backing. Then wrapped the whole inside with the same plexi. mirror. I will still put moon lights and some different fans if my old one don't work well. havn't had them lit long enough to see if fans are even needed. Its very closed in and I'm sure it will. I'll post some pics later when the lights come on.

03/09/2008, 11:42 AM	#823
tinnghe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 800	how do u hang ur light up?

03/09/2008, 11:43 AM	#824
tinnghe Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 800	where did u get ur plexi w mirror finish?

03/09/2008, 12:27 PM	#825
TheReefKeeper Aquaholic Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Somewhere Posts: 800	Plywood was routed with a router to leave a lip the size of the reflectors rolled edge and then the plexi was attached to the wood and then that was routed. The reflector is sitting on the wood if you look closely you can see the thickness of the wood and the thickness of the plexi all the way around the reflector. 1/8 in wood and 1/8 inch plexi it is sitting in a cabinet grade wood 3/4 inch thick. Plexi came from a plastic shop locally. 80.00 a sheet I only bought half. I'm short two pieces for the back side of the doors. So I would buy the whole sheet if I were to do it again