AquaIllumination PAR Measurements - Page 71

hmello@bermexin · 02/21/2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bud's Reef

They just sit over the LEDs and are not attached at all. The cover holds them in place. I changed all the 40degree lenses in three modules in less than a half hour.

Thank you.

Yes they are designed to be able to slide on the rails.

jmchzn123 · 02/21/2011, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbettis

600 fixture and u would think it would atleast have the mini usb cables in the box. geesh

Are you telling me my lights arent going to have cabling? I have 3 on the way?

MedRed · 02/21/2011, 08:43 PM

It has all of the cabling except the mini usb port needed to update the firmware on a pc. You may already have one as they are a pretty standard cable for a lot of peripherals like digital cameras, navigation systems, and some phones.

kmu · 02/21/2011, 10:06 PM

Here is my AI Sol Blue set up on a 48x18x18

White 30%, Blue 30%, Royal Blue 30%

monty · 02/22/2011, 06:36 AM

thank you

moliken · 02/22/2011, 06:48 AM

kmu,
you also have the tank covered! nice going. i'm waiting for my 3rd module for my 75 48X18X21

SoLiD · 02/22/2011, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bud's Reef

I mean the data cables that daisy chain the modules. They come with just a 12" and I need a longer one to reach another tank.

They are standard male to male 3.5mm stereo audio cables.

Google search for 3.5mm cable

moliken · 02/22/2011, 07:17 AM

radio shack has them 8$. got mine there

Bud's Reef · 02/22/2011, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoLiD

They are standard male to male 3.5mm stereo audio cables.

Google search for 3.5mm cable

Cool, thanks! My appologies for asking a bunch of questions here that don't pertain to PAR. I just got carried away with my excitement in getting these and have been reading this thread for a couple of weeks so I knew you guys had been through all this already. I'll start another thread with all my installation and mounting questions.

blakebark · 02/22/2011, 10:52 AM

Great thread! Really getting a lot of information on AI. My only problem is i cant find any sol blues for purchase. I have called around and most distributors said that they wont have the sol blue's in for around 3-4 weeks.

Does any one know of any distributors that have the sol blue now?

kmu · 02/22/2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moliken

kmu,
you also have the tank covered! nice going. i'm waiting for my 3rd module for my 75 48X18X21

You are gonna add a third module? its gonna be bright... I have my lights at 30% and the are bright, I cant imagine how bright its gonna be above 50% or 75%

kmu · 02/22/2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kmu

Well I was looking at my SOl Blue lights yesterday and one of the corner pucks looks different compared to the other 3 corners...

After several minutes I found that only 3 corner have the 70 degree optics and 1 has the 40 degree optics just like the middle 4 pucks.

What should I do? I waited a lot for this AI modules and I just don't want to send it back for them to switch that single puck.

My set up configuration of the AI modules needs the 70 degree optics for better coverage

I got 2 modules mounted parallel on a 48x18x18 tank

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bud's Reef

If it is just the lens you can replace that easily yourself. Did you open a ticket or call AI? They are really quick to respond.

Well I opened a ticket with AI this morning and the solved my problem in less than 10 minutes... Thats some awesome customer service!!!

They will ship a 70 degree lens to my house...

Texsun · 02/22/2011, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blakebark

Great thread! Really getting a lot of information on AI. My only problem is i cant find any sol blues for purchase. I have called around and most distributors said that they wont have the sol blue's in for around 3-4 weeks.

Does any one know of any distributors that have the sol blue now?

I got mine from SoCal Tropical Fish a few weeks back. They had several still in stock at the time. Worth a shot.

InfernoST · 02/22/2011, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmu

Well I opened a ticket with AI this morning and the solved my problem in less than 10 minutes... Thats some awesome customer service!!!

They will ship a 70 degree lens to my house...

+1. I had the same problem with one of my modules and they sent out a replacement right away.

watsonj · 02/22/2011, 06:24 PM

Heres mine 4 sol blues on a 48x24x25, and some sump porn LOL.
phone pics so not the best quality.

InfernoST · 02/22/2011, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watsonj

Heres mine 4 sol blues on a 48x24x25, and some sump porn LOL.
phone pics so not the best quality.

Nice setup Watson, like the lights but love the sump.

jonnybravo22 · 02/22/2011, 09:12 PM

watson, you have a build thread?

that's a killer sump. would love to know more about your system. (as an aside i'm in the market for a skimmer and i see your bk mini in there, is on my list but not sure it's worth the price over some of the other options out there)

watsonj · 02/22/2011, 09:20 PM

I dont have a build thread I will do one next week the tank was a move from a 57 rimless I just did two weeks ago, I designed the sump myself and had trigger systems build it for me.

adampottebaum · 02/23/2011, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blakebark

Great thread! Really getting a lot of information on AI. My only problem is i cant find any sol blues for purchase. I have called around and most distributors said that they wont have the sol blue's in for around 3-4 weeks.

Does any one know of any distributors that have the sol blue now?

If anyone is looking for these or want to see them in action in Iowa, Anemones, Clowns, and Corals in Washburn, IA has them. They're 20% off for all of February! They've got a PAR meter there to show you the outputs too!

AC&C
7112 La Porte Rd.
Washburn, IA 50702
319-883-8028

blakebark · 02/23/2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adampottebaum

If anyone is looking for these or want to see them in action in Iowa, Anemones, Clowns, and Corals in Washburn, IA has them. They're 20% off for all of February! They've got a PAR meter there to show you the outputs too!

AC&C
7112 La Porte Rd.
Washburn, IA 50702
319-883-8028

Thanks adampottebaum i might have to take a drive up there this weekend!

dknuckles · 02/23/2011, 12:55 PM

Aqua Cave have them in stock as well

Just picked up my second unit from Aquarium Specialties
Love them AIs!!!!!!!

bvoss · 02/23/2011, 01:22 PM

I am waiting on delivery of my 5 sol blues that will go above my 60" long 24" wide 24" deep tank. One of my goals is to get some more PAR on the sandbed so I can get some more clams.

Should I just order the 70 degree optics straight away?

dknuckles · 02/23/2011, 01:31 PM

Ok
This is second time hearing about the 70degree reflectors, what do the SOL Blue come w/ out of the box?
Are they something I could install myself?
I would hate to have to send them in

dknuckles · 02/23/2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvoss

I am waiting on delivery of my 5 sol blues that will go above my 60" long 24" wide 24" deep tank. One of my goals is to get some more PAR on the sandbed so I can get some more clams.

Should I just order the 70 degree optics straight away?

PAR on the bottom of my 21" deep tank was 700 w/ all 3 LEDs @100%
If that helps

SoLiD · 02/23/2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dknuckles

Ok
This is second time hearing about the 70degree reflectors (Correction: Optic Lenses... reflectors are very different), what do the SOL Blue come w/ out of the box?

V V V Straight from AI the modules look like this V V V. Most people change out the 40 degree optics to 70's (Like I did) to get a more uniform and even "PAR" and "Visible Light" spread.

|------------------------|
---70---40---40---70---
---70---40---40---70---
|------------------------|

Quote:

Originally Posted by dknuckles

Are they something I could install myself?
I would hate to have to send them in

Check out the previous posts... This question has been answered before numerous times... And "Yes" the Optic Lens Swap Outs are a breeze.

02/21/2011, 08:43 PM	#1753
MedRed Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,035	It has all of the cabling except the mini usb port needed to update the firmware on a pc. You may already have one as they are a pretty standard cable for a lot of peripherals like digital cameras, navigation systems, and some phones. __________________ 60 Gallon Current Solana XL 24x24x24 Cube: SPS/LPS/NPS/Softie/Invert Reef Candy Basslet Pair Showcase \| Minimalist Aquascape

02/21/2011, 10:06 PM	#1754
kmu Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: In the DESERT Posts: 3,306	Here is my AI Sol Blue set up on a 48x18x18 White 30%, Blue 30%, Royal Blue 30% __________________ Current Reef tanks In Wall 400g 1" acrylic 72x36x36 (Hydras, Marco rocks,Tunze osmolator, Vertex Alpha cone 250)

02/22/2011, 06:48 AM	#1756
moliken Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: smyrna Posts: 3,536	kmu, you also have the tank covered! nice going. i'm waiting for my 3rd module for my 75 48X18X21 __________________ not obsessse--scuse me gotta check on the tank Current Tank Info: 75 and 65gals plumbed together, clams 12 fish. lps corals/ aquaillumination leds on the 75 and lovin them. t5's

02/22/2011, 07:17 AM	#1758
moliken Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: smyrna Posts: 3,536	radio shack has them 8$. got mine there __________________ not obsessse--scuse me gotta check on the tank Current Tank Info: 75 and 65gals plumbed together, clams 12 fish. lps corals/ aquaillumination leds on the 75 and lovin them. t5's

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