chinese led lights - Page 52

LexSkizzle · 05/09/2012, 08:04 PM

Does anyone know of a 48" chinese LED fixture instead of these smaller units that everyone is posting with comparable features (led colors, watts, modes, etc)? I have a rimless and was looking to get one large light instead of 2 smaller units side by side.

bhazard451 · 05/09/2012, 09:30 PM

The only unit that might be big enough is the NOVA A8 or the bigger NOVA T15 converted to an aquarium light. 96 leds in the A8 compared to 48 in the A4. You would have to email for a price on it. It looks like the A8 could go for $310-320 shipped. That would save money over 2 A4's actually.

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/55...e_18_inch.html

Just ordered my NOVA A4. I'll be the first from the US that ordered one, so I'll get plenty of pics up when I get it. My tank is still cycling so it may be awhile till I have coral growth impressions.

bhazard451 · 05/09/2012, 09:33 PM

NOVA A4 new link up for 1 piece orders.
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/3178...e-NOVA-A4.html

This was my link for the 90* optics and bridgelux. Email to customize and change the leds/optics.

jk1138 · 05/10/2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Travis1787

Pics bob! Piiiccsssssss

jk1138 · 05/10/2012, 07:43 AM

All on

jk1138 · 05/10/2012, 07:45 AM

Blues on only:

And soon to be adding some panoramas:

LexSkizzle · 05/10/2012, 07:49 AM

You think one Nova A8 LED unit can provide enough coverage for a tank with dimensions of 48x18x21?? If so that would be awesome! It's only 18" in length but I see you can order the LED optical lens in either 60, 90, or 120 degrees. You have to post pics up of it!! I'll try emailing them to get info on it. I'm really hoping I can find an inexpensive led fixture where I can use just one unit. Thanks!

bhazard451 · 05/10/2012, 07:53 AM

JK, your tank looks AWESOME!!!

I like what you did with the rail. Did you screw into the casing of the unit?

bhazard451 · 05/10/2012, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LexSkizzle

You think one Nova A8 LED unit can provide enough coverage for a tank with dimensions of 48x18x21?? If so that would be awesome! It's only 18" in length but I see you can order the LED optical lens in either 60, 90, or 120 degrees. You have to post pics up of it!! I'll try emailing them to get info on it. I'm really hoping I can find an inexpensive led fixture where I can use just one unit. Thanks!

If hung high enough, and with 120 degrees "maybe". 2 smaller units would provide a better spread, even though the A8 has the same amount of leds that two A4s or the $165 unit would.

The cool thing with these novas is that they are modular, so you can link 2 of them and only use one power cable for a cleaner look.

BigCountry74 · 05/10/2012, 07:58 AM

Like the rail JK. Good stuff bro.

ShawnG · 05/10/2012, 08:08 AM

JK like the rail setup, looks like you are blocking some of the vents, any worries with less air flow?

jefftse · 05/10/2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jk1138

Blues on only:

And soon to be adding some panoramas:

Hey Bob,

Where did you get the LED strips ?

Travis1787 · 05/10/2012, 08:54 AM

Looks greeaat bob now I'm gonna have to come see it again in person haha what's the ratio on the boost leds you got?

wildman926 · 05/10/2012, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LexSkizzle

Does anyone know of a 48" chinese LED fixture instead of these smaller units that everyone is posting with comparable features (led colors, watts, modes, etc)? I have a rimless and was looking to get one large light instead of 2 smaller units side by side.

Try looking HERE

bhazard451 · 05/10/2012, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by wildman926

Try looking HERE

Would that be enough power for growth? The length and price is nice, but the chinese ones would be putting out 3-4x the power.

wildman926 · 05/10/2012, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhazard451

Would that be enough power for growth? The length and price is nice, but the chinese ones would be putting out 3-4x the power.

They are still chinese, just sold on Ebay. Why not get a pair?

jk1138 · 05/10/2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhazard451

JK, your tank looks AWESOME!!!

I like what you did with the rail. Did you screw into the casing of the unit?

Yes they are screwed right to the unite using very short self tapping metal screws.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShawnG

JK like the rail setup, looks like you are blocking some of the vents, any worries with less air flow?

No, I am blocking some, but there are so many vents and a heat sink in this unite, I am not concerned with it, it runs quite cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jefftse

Hey Bob,

Where did you get the LED strips ?

I got them in the seller forum here on RC, they are the Panoramas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis1787

Looks greeaat bob now I'm gonna have to come see it again in person haha what's the ratio on the boost leds you got?

I am free tonight.

WinnipegDragon · 05/10/2012, 12:50 PM

I'm getting back in to the hobby and I'm totally new to LEDs.

I'm looking for a fixture that can I can dim with a RKL using the ALC module, ideally dimming the blues and whites individually. Can the Nova A4s do this?

jfeva0049 · 05/10/2012, 01:00 PM

would 2 of these units be to much light for a 90 tall tank, thanks??????
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A2KUZVNQ9LP7N9

Jsin · 05/10/2012, 02:48 PM

I am setting up a mainland 30 gallon half round. It is 27" tall an 27" wide but it is a half round.
I am looking for a better led light than what it came with. I am only planning on doing soft coral and possibly lps. Anyone know of a led light that will work for this. It would have to be only 16" wide. I think most of the black boxes are a bit too much. I would like the blues to be on a separate plug so I can use a timer. I may be asking alot but I am sure someone has seen something that can help.

bhazard451 · 05/10/2012, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildman926

They are still chinese, just sold on Ebay. Why not get a pair?

Only have a nano. I ordered the nova a4.

kbell2433 · 05/10/2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsin

I am setting up a mainland 30 gallon half round. It is 27" tall an 27" wide but it is a half round.
I am looking for a better led light than what it came with. I am only planning on doing soft coral and possibly lps. Anyone know of a led light that will work for this. It would have to be only 16" wide. I think most of the black boxes are a bit too much. I would like the blues to be on a separate plug so I can use a timer. I may be asking alot but I am sure someone has seen something that can help.

The outside dementions of a black box is about 15 3/4"w x 8 3/8"d x 2 1/2"h

They come with seperate cords for white and blue so you can put them on timers.

jfeva0049 · 05/10/2012, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfeva0049

anyone have any input on these new version black boxes??????

http://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Des...d_sim_sbs_hi_2

???????

anyone??????????????????????????????

Chromey316 · 05/10/2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildman926

Try looking HERE

WHy do these Pics look so Photo chopped, LOL

Jsin · 05/10/2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbell2433

The outside dementions of a black box is about 15 3/4"w x 8 3/8"d x 2 1/2"h

They come with seperate cords for white and blue so you can put them on timers.

Yes but I am looking for some other options.

05/09/2012, 08:04 PM	#1276
LexSkizzle Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 185	Does anyone know of a 48" chinese LED fixture instead of these smaller units that everyone is posting with comparable features (led colors, watts, modes, etc)? I have a rimless and was looking to get one large light instead of 2 smaller units side by side. __________________ Your tank looks better than you think it does.. Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless, 20g refugium, mixed reef, 2-Kessil 360x, MP40/MP10, Essence S-130, Eheim1262

05/09/2012, 09:30 PM	#1277
bhazard451 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,900	The only unit that might be big enough is the NOVA A8 or the bigger NOVA T15 converted to an aquarium light. 96 leds in the A8 compared to 48 in the A4. You would have to email for a price on it. It looks like the A8 could go for $310-320 shipped. That would save money over 2 A4's actually. http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/55...e_18_inch.html Just ordered my NOVA A4. I'll be the first from the US that ordered one, so I'll get plenty of pics up when I get it. My tank is still cycling so it may be awhile till I have coral growth impressions. Last edited by bhazard451; 05/09/2012 at 09:37 PM.

05/10/2012, 07:43 AM	#1280
jk1138 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 977	All on __________________ Bob "And God said, 'Let the water teem with living creatures'..." Genesis 1:20a Member: T.B.R.C. & Frag Chair (fragmaster)

05/10/2012, 07:45 AM	#1281
jk1138 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 977	Blues on only: And soon to be adding some panoramas: __________________ Bob "And God said, 'Let the water teem with living creatures'..." Genesis 1:20a Member: T.B.R.C. & Frag Chair (fragmaster)

05/10/2012, 07:49 AM	#1282
LexSkizzle Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 185	You think one Nova A8 LED unit can provide enough coverage for a tank with dimensions of 48x18x21?? If so that would be awesome! It's only 18" in length but I see you can order the LED optical lens in either 60, 90, or 120 degrees. You have to post pics up of it!! I'll try emailing them to get info on it. I'm really hoping I can find an inexpensive led fixture where I can use just one unit. Thanks! __________________ Your tank looks better than you think it does.. Current Tank Info: 75g Rimless, 20g refugium, mixed reef, 2-Kessil 360x, MP40/MP10, Essence S-130, Eheim1262

05/09/2012, 09:33 PM	#1278
bhazard451 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,900	NOVA A4 new link up for 1 piece orders. http://www.aliexpress.com/store/3178...e-NOVA-A4.html This was my link for the 90* optics and bridgelux. Email to customize and change the leds/optics.

05/10/2012, 07:53 AM	#1283
bhazard451 Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,900	JK, your tank looks AWESOME!!! I like what you did with the rail. Did you screw into the casing of the unit?

05/10/2012, 07:58 AM	#1285
BigCountry74 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,761	Like the rail JK. Good stuff bro. __________________ 135g mixed reef (retired) http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2132815 Current 40g reef http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2483250 Current Tank Info: 40g bare bottom reef

05/10/2012, 08:08 AM	#1286
ShawnG Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 6	JK like the rail setup, looks like you are blocking some of the vents, any worries with less air flow?

05/10/2012, 08:54 AM	#1288
Travis1787 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Port Richey, FL Posts: 2,646	Looks greeaat bob now I'm gonna have to come see it again in person haha what's the ratio on the boost leds you got?

05/10/2012, 12:50 PM	#1293
WinnipegDragon Canuckian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 1,276	I'm getting back in to the hobby and I'm totally new to LEDs. I'm looking for a fixture that can I can dim with a RKL using the ALC module, ideally dimming the blues and whites individually. Can the Nova A4s do this? __________________ Working on a neeew tank! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25596043

05/10/2012, 01:00 PM	#1294
jfeva0049 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 497	would 2 of these units be to much light for a 90 tall tank, thanks?????? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...A2KUZVNQ9LP7N9

05/10/2012, 02:48 PM	#1295
Jsin Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 223	I am setting up a mainland 30 gallon half round. It is 27" tall an 27" wide but it is a half round. I am looking for a better led light than what it came with. I am only planning on doing soft coral and possibly lps. Anyone know of a led light that will work for this. It would have to be only 16" wide. I think most of the black boxes are a bit too much. I would like the blues to be on a separate plug so I can use a timer. I may be asking alot but I am sure someone has seen something that can help. __________________ -Jsin- Current Tank Info: 45 gallon mixed reef

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