chinese led lights

[AcroBluz]

Originally Posted by bhazard451

The leds in the fixture are only running at around 2W. the 75W driver would push it more to 3W, which is probably the way I'd go if changing out the drivers.

What are the dimensions of the stock driver? The dimensions of the one listed above is 5.91 × 2.66 × 1.46 (in inches) according to the link. (I'm still hoping for a apex solution without costing $80 a driver)

[bhazard451]

Originally Posted by AcroBluz

What are the dimensions of the stock driver? The dimensions of the one listed above is 5.91 × 2.66 × 1.46 (in inches) according to the link. (I'm still hoping for a apex solution without costing $80 a driver)

Yeah, it seems silly to spend $160 on drivers when you can buy another fixture at that price. (The eshine lights with controllers end up being $380 ish too.) I'm hoping for a cheaper solution myself.

Just bought my Apex yesterday... lots of Apex dealers are doing 10% off sales this weekend.

[jformani]

Im thinking of getting the taotronics 120w fixture for a couple frag tanks. How many would you recommend putting over a tank measuring 60 x 30 x 10 and how high off the water? Thanks

[AcroBluz]

Originally Posted by jformani

Im thinking of getting the taotronics 120w fixture for a couple frag tanks. How many would you recommend putting over a tank measuring 60 x 30 x 10 and how high off the water? Thanks

That is almost the same size as my frag tank (60x24x12) and I ended up buying 2 of them. If you are worried about light spread you may want 3 but from talking to Hendy he said 2 would be "perfect". I am still waiting for mine to get built and sent but I will post pics when they get here.

[nrosdal]

lets see some pics... there should be a few of the evergrows out there and i would really like to see some pics from someone that customized the colors with some uv/red leds weather it is on the a4 unit or the d120

[jformani]

Acro, thanks for the info. Yes a little worried about spread. I think 3 may even be over kill for a frag tank thats 10" high? Any othe input would be great!

[Travis1787]

Mine should be here this week sometime I added some violets its the d120 unit ill do pics asap when I get it

[bhazard451]

Originally Posted by nrosdal

lets see some pics... there should be a few of the evergrows out there and i would really like to see some pics from someone that customized the colors with some uv/red leds weather it is on the a4 unit or the d120

The Evergrow store now has links to buy NOVAs with Violet installed. There are lots of new combos now based on our orders, along with the standard ratio.

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/3178...cs-Violet.html

[AcroBluz]

Originally Posted by bhazard451

The Evergrow store now has links to buy NOVAs with Violet installed. There are lots of new combos now based on our orders, along with the standard ratio.

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/3178...cs-Violet.html

That is what I had them do for me.

[ghrorick]

What about the new A6. Is it kinda thin on whites with only 18?
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/3178...-lighting.html

[bhazard451]

Originally Posted by ghrorick

What about the new A6. Is it kinda thin on whites with only 18?
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/3178...-lighting.html

All NOVAs can be bought in a 1:1 ratio.

[ghrorick]

I like the color selection with these, I was just wondering if it is a little too thin on whites. I bought a set of eshines aquawashers all blue to compliment my t-5 lights over my 135 and want to go with two a6s over my 120 gallon sps tank and think this will look good, just didn't know if I shoud look for more whites or will this work well for growing sps.

[Travis1787]

I just went on and I'm not too fond of any of the new ratios I see

I saw a a4 with 20 blues 24 white and 4 violets which is ok id rather see it be 24 blues 20 whites 4 violets and id still like more blue in a personal unit of mine

I saw an a6 that was mentioned here with 48 blues and 18 white? That's crazy blue to me and it also had 6 violets? That's close to a 3:1 blue to white ratio wayyy too blue I think

And then there was a d120 which had 24 blues 23 white 8 violets?!? Wow way too many violets I wouldn't put more then 4 in a A4 or a d120 and it makes even less sense they put 8 violets in a 55 led unit but only but 6 in an a6 which has 72? Makes no sense to me

[Travis1787]

Well I take it back sam email me a huge least of ratios they plan on offering that I'm sure will please many.

But still I'm trying to convice him to make a fee for the customer to be able to totally customize it so its worth there time. Even if it was a 30 dollar fee id be happy to pay it if it ment getting the exact combo I wanted. Cause I saw a lot of ratios that were too white for my liking.

[Travis1787]

NOVA A4:
Standard Ratio:
Dimmer one: 24blue
Dimmer two: 24white
...............................................
DIY one:
Dimmer one: 20blue+4uv
Dimmer two: 24white
...............................................
DIY two:
Dimmer one: 20blue+4violet
Dimmer two: 24white
...............................................
DIY three:
Dimmer one: 20blue+4violet
Dimmer two: 20white+4uv
.................................................................................
NOVA A6:
Standard Ratio:
Dimmer one: 36blue+12white
Dimmer two: 24white
OR
Dimmer one: 24blue
Dimmer two: 36white+12blue
................................................
DIY one:
Dimmer one: 18blue+6uv
Dimmer two: 36white+12blue
................................................
DIY two:
Dimmer one: 18blue+6violet
Dimmer two: 36white+12blue
................................................
DIY three:
Dimmer one: 18blue+6uv
Dimmer two: 30white+12blue+6violet
...............................................................................
NOVA A8:
Standard Ratio:
Dimmer one: 48blue
Dimmer two: 48white
................................................
DIY one:
Dimmer one: 40blue+8uv
Dimmer two: 48white
................................................
DIY two:
Dimmer one: 40blue+8violet
Dimmer two: 48white
................................................
DIY three:
Dimmer one: 40blue+8violet
Dimmer two: 40white+8uv
..............................................................................
D120W:
Standard Ratio:
Dimmer one: 28blue
Dimmer two: 27white
OR
Dimmer one: 30blue
Dimmer two: 25white
..............................................
DIY one:
Dimmer one: 24blue+4uv
Dimmer two: 27white
..............................................
DIY two:
Dimmer one: 24blue+4violet
Dimmer two: 27white
...............................................
DIY three:
Dimmer one: 26blue+4uv
Dimmer two: 25white
...............................................
DIY four:
Dimmer one: 26blue+4violet
Dimmer two: 25white
............................................................

[geemanaz]

So I was on Ebay today looking a round came cross a new Chinese led lighting company selling a new Dimmable 120w LED Aquarium Light selling them for $300.00




Descripion:
1)Size:400x212x65mm,Aluminum housing
2)Input voltage:AC85-265V
3)2pcs 60W PWM dimmmable driver,Max Power:120W, Minimum Power:12W
4)30pcs Bridgelux Blue LED :465nm ;25pcs Bridgelux white LED 14000K
5)Life span:50,000 hours
6)2pcs power cords and 2pcs switch
7)Warranty:2 years 8)1 set adjust hang kit
Function:
1.10%~100% Dimmable by controller,This product default power is the most Minimum power,start with 10%.
you can use a timmer to contolle the power.
2.The Contrller Using the LCD screen, it is showing clearly,it's easy to operate
3.the dimmable light have Auto model and Manul model.
4.you can set 5 times for dimming light at Manul model
for example:
8:00 Blue 30%; white 20%
11:00 Blue 80%; white 60%
14:00 Blue 100%; white 100%
17:00 Blue 50%; white 30%
20:00 Blue 10%; white 10%

4. the controller have Perpetual Calendar,clock status display,it also have intelligent and humanized design program
5.one controller can contact 4pcs lights, just use ethernet cable to link them.
6.our dimmable light is the newest technology light,
Intelligent design program,more functions,the dimmer have power-down memory,to ensure it will be automatically inquired working conditions in next power on.It can automatically compare the current clock time.And intelligence to return the work pattern of power lost before,Let consumer reliable.To ensure the light working safety,reliability,and intelligence.
7.Factory Reset：if you want Restore factory defaults，please press the button where is in the back hole
8.Using the RJ45 string port design,the dimmer have 4 ports,can control 4 grow lights separately when it working at the same time.Easy to use and more powerfu

[tankaddict]

Originally Posted by ghrorick

What about the new A6. Is it kinda thin on whites with only 18?
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/3178...-lighting.html

This is the one I asked them to customize for me. Waiting for it to arrive at my door..

[Travis1787]

Very good news we can customize our units from aliexpress through sam exactly how we want for only a charge of 14 extra bucks! Sweeeeet that's awesome! Thought id share!

[biecacka]

Travis I'm thinking about 3 of the 120 dimmable fixtures for my 220. 30 inches tall. Any input on LEDs per unit to get good color?
Corey

[Travis1787]

Its tough to say man everyone has different taste so me telling you mine might not be what yours is but when I get mine unit ill post pics so you can see what mine looks like. I got one d120 unit and my ratio is
30 blues 21 whites 4 violets... And this is just a guess I don't even know if I like this but I got a lot of help from user troptrea he is the color expert. I suggest finding a unit in person you like and try and copy it I saw a boostled unit and loved the color look of it it had 119 led with 65 blue 42 whites and 12 biolets since out units only have 55 leds I cut there ratio in half which is 32 blues 21 whites 6 violets but that's still 4 leds too many so I took off 2 blues and 2 violets and that's it.

Its a gamble but I think ill like it esp with troptrea helping me. Some people like a 1:1 ratio some a 2 blue to 1 white ratio... I personally think myliking is a 1.5 blue to 1 white ratio. So say 12 blues then 8 whites ....18 blues 12 whites...... 30 blues 20 whites... In a d120 would be 33 blue 22 whites I just wanted a few violets in mine so I did 4 violets 30 blues 21 whites which comes out around a 1.4 blue to 1 white ratio. Plus I have an all blue reefbrite if I need more blue lol

[bhazard451]

That $300 dimmable fixture...

You're basically paying $140 for a controller on top of a $160 unit. The value isn't there for me, but that would work...

BUT, if you can find out which drivers they are using to get PWM input, you can use a typhon board or Reefkeeper Elite (Both PWM) and replace the drivers in the $160 unit or nova (if it is cost effective).

If two of those drivers come out to like $60, I would go this route. Its still not the best for an APEX setup, but it is better than nothing. A cheap compatible 0-10vdc dimming driver would be key.

[Bcamp]

Are these ok for a 30" tank?
I thought 24" was about the limit?

[bhazard451]

Originally Posted by Bcamp

Are these ok for a 30" tank?
I thought 24" was about the limit?

Depends.

The 55x3w unit or the A4 would probably be too small, but the a6 or a8 would probably work.

[Bcamp]

Originally Posted by bhazard451

Depends.

The 55x3w unit or the A4 would probably be too small, but the a6 or a8 would probably work.

The dimmable black box (120watt I think)

[bhazard451]

I really like having easier temp control now. My old MH/T5 fixture was 6" off the tank and would really heat up the tank quick unless I kept the AC on. The leds still give off some heat, but being 10" up it barely makes it into the tank.

First few corals are responding nicely. My torch and hammers love the light.

I did have a cespitularia frag melt, but I think salinity dipped, was too high up the tank, and had too much flow.