Chinese LED Lights - Page 41

Ron Reefman · 11/15/2012, 05:04 AM

I want an IT2080 in the 32" length and I got a quote from EG of $398.00 delivered. I'm wondering if a US imported/dist. like Reef Breeders or AJM Reef LED can get them at a better price because they do volume buying and if they might pass some of that savings on to the customer if they do a large purchase or even a group buy? Has anybody asked Reef Breeders about pricing on a group buy of say 15 fixtures (mix of D120 and IT2080)shipped to one location?

gorally · 11/15/2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bhazard451

How much was shipping?

Shipping is about $140 to Canada. I actually order one 2080 and one 2040. so that along is about 80 bucks.

teog · 11/15/2012, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rewlee

Hello, I have looked at getting the Programable LEDs from Reefbreeders, but their website says "they are taking preorders". it also says they are 299, and I have messaged them a couple of times and have gotten no response. has anyone else had this problem?

I had a same day response from them yesterday.

gorally · 11/15/2012, 07:30 AM

This is my 2080 layout. I am just doing it for the fun , not sure how that will come out

Rewlee · 11/15/2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by teog

I had a same day response from them yesterday.

They got back to me, and after that first delay they where very fast in responding. I bought the programable fixture, now just sitting back waiting on it to get here. but all I wanna do is spend more money...

And to Hazard I hope they are paying you over there

bhazard451 · 11/15/2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rewlee

They got back to me, and after that first delay they where very fast in responding. I bought the programable fixture, now just sitting back waiting on it to get here. but all I wanna do is spend more money...

And to Hazard I hope they are paying you over there

If I was paid I wouldn't be allowed here, lol. I do it for fun, because there is so little info on leds in general, and not enough long term experiences from people to go by. I also do it because most commercial fixtures are way too expensive for what they are. I shouldn't have to pay more than my entire tank costs for its lighting.

You learn along the way, experiment, and make adjustments until you're happy.

Rewlee · 11/15/2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bhazard451

If I was paid I wouldn't be allowed here, lol. I do it for fun, because there is so little info on leds in general, and not enough long term experiences from people to go by. I also do it because most commercial fixtures are way too expensive for what they are. I shouldn't have to pay more than my entire tank costs for its lighting.

You learn along the way, experiment, and make adjustments until you're happy.

well thanks for all the information, you were a big help in me finding a good lighting system. 300 feels like a lot of money, but what I got for that 300 seems to make it well worth it. Hope it gets here soon!

One quick question.

I run a 44 pentagon,(odd right) how hight should I hang it. could i put it right onto the glass top, and run the dimmers at 40%? or should I just hang it, and how far from the tank?

overkill1125 · 11/15/2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rewlee

well thanks for all the information, you were a big help in me finding a good lighting system. 300 feels like a lot of money, but what I got for that 300 seems to make it well worth it. Hope it gets here soon!

One quick question.

I run a 44 pentagon,(odd right) how hight should I hang it. could i put it right onto the glass top, and run the dimmers at 40%? or should I just hang it, and how far from the tank?

Which one did you get exactly?

Rewlee · 11/15/2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by overkill1125

Which one did you get exactly?

IT 2040, but from reefbreeders, so the "programable LED fixture."

bhazard451 · 11/15/2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rewlee

well thanks for all the information, you were a big help in me finding a good lighting system. 300 feels like a lot of money, but what I got for that 300 seems to make it well worth it. Hope it gets here soon!

One quick question.

I run a 44 pentagon,(odd right) how hight should I hang it. could i put it right onto the glass top, and run the dimmers at 40%? or should I just hang it, and how far from the tank?

Hang it 6" or more above it.

300 is good for what you get. You would be hard pressed to make your own light with a built in controller, remote control, adjustable/tiltable hanging kit and moonlights for less money.

Travis1787 · 11/15/2012, 10:41 PM

I ordered 2 of the 24" ITSERIES ... can't wait to get them and set up my 120

teog · 11/15/2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis1787

I ordered 2 of the 24" ITSERIES ... can't wait to get them and set up my 120

Why did you go with two 24" itseries, and not wait for the36' to come out? Which is suppose to cover a 48" in tank. Just curious, im setting up a 120 as we speak.

Travis1787 · 11/15/2012, 10:54 PM

My tank is 60 inches .. a 24" unit will cover A 36 inch long area so 2 will be plenty of coverage ...

teog · 11/15/2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis1787

My tank is 60 inches .. a 24" unit will cover A 36 inch long area so 2 will be plenty of coverage ...

Gotcha. I was thinking 48" 120. Which is what I have. Im waiting for the 36" it series to come out. Reefbreeders advised another week or so.

Travis1787 · 11/15/2012, 11:05 PM

Yea I bet I could a gotten away with it but I wanted to play it safe lol ...yea there is like 3 sizes of 120s lol mines 60L by 18D by 24H your is prob the 48 by 24 by 24 .... then there's the 72 by 18 by 24 which I believe is considered a 125 ... I like our size tanks yours works out great for the 36" unit ...

drukkosz · 11/16/2012, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis1787

I ordered 2 of the 24" ITSERIES ... can't wait to get them and set up my 120

Where did you get them from?? reef breeders doesnt sell them yet.

Travis1787 · 11/16/2012, 07:37 AM

Pre ordered them from reef breeder

latinyoungn · 11/16/2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by teog

Why did you go with two 24" itseries, and not wait for the36' to come out? Which is suppose to cover a 48" in tank. Just curious, im setting up a 120 as we speak.

the 36'' is supposed to cover a 48'' tank? I have a 75 gallon tank, I am interested in seeing if this would cover it

nikesb · 11/16/2012, 09:20 AM

Where can i order a custom layout for the it 2040

drukkosz · 11/16/2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis1787

Pre ordered them from reef breeder

I did send them a email on facebook on Wednesday about it and they said:

"Not yet, we want to get our samples first"

I am confused!

Dapg8gt · 11/16/2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nikesb

Where can i order a custom layout for the it 2040

Reefbreeders or evergrow..

latinyoungn · 11/16/2012, 10:24 AM

If they do the IT2080 for < $400 shipped I am SOLD

nikesb · 11/16/2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dapg8gt

Reefbreeders or evergrow..

ive tried contacting reefbreeders and they havent replied to my emails or pm. as for evergrow's alie express site, i havent seen it anywhere on there

Ron Reefman · 11/16/2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Travis1787

My tank is 60 inches .. a 24" unit will cover A 36 inch long area so 2 will be plenty of coverage ...

Travis,
How well do you think the IT2060 will do over 3'? I was planing on getting 2 of the IT2080 (32") for my 6' long 180g. Do you think 2 of the IT2060 (24") would cover it?

exterminatank · 11/16/2012, 08:08 PM

Hey guys. So I have had my D120 custom from evergrow for about a week now. The whites just stopped working tonight. I tried switching the wires around to see if it was a wire plug or something but that didn't fix it. Anyone have any suggestions?

Mike

11/15/2012, 05:04 AM	#1001
Ron Reefman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 10,431	I want an IT2080 in the 32" length and I got a quote from EG of $398.00 delivered. I'm wondering if a US imported/dist. like Reef Breeders or AJM Reef LED can get them at a better price because they do volume buying and if they might pass some of that savings on to the customer if they do a large purchase or even a group buy? Has anybody asked Reef Breeders about pricing on a group buy of say 15 fixtures (mix of D120 and IT2080)shipped to one location? __________________ The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. (Neil deGrasse Tyson) Visit my build thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2593017

11/16/2012, 09:20 AM	#1019
nikesb Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 241	Where can i order a custom layout for the it 2040 __________________ Ryan

11/15/2012, 07:30 AM	#1004
gorally Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Markham, ON Posts: 189	This is my 2080 layout. I am just doing it for the fun , not sure how that will come out

11/15/2012, 10:41 PM	#1011
Travis1787 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,646	I ordered 2 of the 24" ITSERIES ... can't wait to get them and set up my 120

11/15/2012, 10:54 PM	#1013
Travis1787 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,646	My tank is 60 inches .. a 24" unit will cover A 36 inch long area so 2 will be plenty of coverage ...

11/15/2012, 11:05 PM	#1015
Travis1787 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,646	Yea I bet I could a gotten away with it but I wanted to play it safe lol ...yea there is like 3 sizes of 120s lol mines 60L by 18D by 24H your is prob the 48 by 24 by 24 .... then there's the 72 by 18 by 24 which I believe is considered a 125 ... I like our size tanks yours works out great for the 36" unit ...

11/16/2012, 07:37 AM	#1017
Travis1787 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,646	Pre ordered them from reef breeder

11/16/2012, 10:24 AM	#1022
latinyoungn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 55	If they do the IT2080 for < $400 shipped I am SOLD

11/16/2012, 08:08 PM	#1025
exterminatank Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 75	Hey guys. So I have had my D120 custom from evergrow for about a week now. The whites just stopped working tonight. I tried switching the wires around to see if it was a wire plug or something but that didn't fix it. Anyone have any suggestions? Mike