Chinese LED Lights - Page 93

Andyf30 · 02/06/2013, 06:39 PM

I have really high ceilings, and my parents definitely don't want me on a ladder over my tank lol. And ok that'll work. thanks for the suggestion

Chicago · 02/06/2013, 07:10 PM

I have asked some questions to the folks over at evergrow.. who have you guys email or chatted with overthere.. wonder if they are getting my requests for information

nikesb · 02/06/2013, 07:16 PM

Theyre on chinese new year holiday over in china so they may not be replying until the 15th i think

hillscp · 02/06/2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Andyf30

I have really high ceilings, and my parents definitely don't want me on a ladder over my tank lol. And ok that'll work. thanks for the suggestion

Just go to Lowes and get them to do the cutting and bending. They have a tool for bending conduit and tools for cutting it too.

Maybe someone can give you dimensions. Might try the DYI forum.

When I was a teenager I was blowing up two cycle motorcycles and rebuilding the top end. Guess things have changed lol

Andyf30 · 02/06/2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hillscp

Just go to Lowes and get them to do the cutting and bending. They have a tool for bending conduit and tools for cutting it too.

Maybe someone can give you dimensions. Might try the DYI forum.

When I was a teenager I was blowing up two cycle motorcycles and rebuilding the top end. Guess things have changed lol

hahaha They haven't changed toooo much. I'm still busy screwing stuff up and tinkering around with my car and whatnot. Ill ask around on the DIY forum and see what Lowes can do for me. I'm just excited to get my it2080 over my tank finally lol

megadeth72 · 02/06/2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hillscp

Just go to Lowes and get them to do the cutting and bending. They have a tool for bending conduit and tools for cutting it too.

Maybe someone can give you dimensions. Might try the DYI forum.

When I was a teenager I was blowing up two cycle motorcycles and rebuilding the top end. Guess things have changed lol

no they still make those, I have a 2011 gasgas 250

mknightryder · 02/07/2013, 12:20 AM

@ Andyf30
I made this out of 3/4" galvinized pipe to hang two D-120's over my 90g standard dimensions. Being a plumbing contractor, I threw this together in minutes! You may be able to find someone to cut and thread the pipe for you. The other materials needed are (4)- 3/4" 90's/ elbows and two 3/4" blind flanges. I used the flanges to mount the hanger to the back of my stand. Or you could just run the two 3/4" risers down towards the floor and attach to the back of your stand like bhazard did with his conduit hanger. If I had the room behind my tank/ stand I would have mounted mine to the back of my stand like bhazard did so I could raise/ lower it easily. Clean it up real good and hit it with a few coats of Krylon, hang your light, and enjoy!

mknightryder · 02/07/2013, 12:29 AM

Installed on tank. Lights were 13" above water surface in this pic. I have them at 11" now. If I go any lower there's a "shadow" between the two d-120's because of the 10" wide glass center brace. Crocea on the SB is doing great!

acabgd · 02/07/2013, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bhazard451

Most of us favor the Evergrow lights, because RC sponsors a US seller that sells them, and offers a US warranty on them. A lot of us have had good experiences with them, and both companies keep good communication.

I'm also interested in these lights, but being from Europe this US seller doesn't make much sense to me - it would probably be cheaper to order directly from China.

Does anyone have experience in ordering directly, from what website and which seller (eBay, Alibaba...?). If someone has a link please post or PM.

Thanks!

Andyf30 · 02/07/2013, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mknightryder

@ Andyf30
I made this out of 3/4" galvinized pipe to hang two D-120's over my 90g standard dimensions. Being a plumbing contractor, I threw this together in minutes! You may be able to find someone to cut and thread the pipe for you. The other materials needed are (4)- 3/4" 90's/ elbows and two 3/4" blind flanges. I used the flanges to mount the hanger to the back of my stand. Or you could just run the two 3/4" risers down towards the floor and attach to the back of your stand like bhazard did with his conduit hanger. If I had the room behind my tank/ stand I would have mounted mine to the back of my stand like bhazard did so I could raise/ lower it easily. Clean it up real good and hit it with a few coats of Krylon, hang your light, and enjoy!

nice! that's just what I was looking for. thanks

frank11 · 02/07/2013, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by acabgd

I'm also interested in these lights, but being from Europe this US seller doesn't make much sense to me - it would probably be cheaper to order directly from China.

Does anyone have experience in ordering directly, from what website and which seller (eBay, Alibaba...?). If someone has a link please post or PM.

Thanks!

I have ordered mine with eg china and deald with Helen,better price than us and faster delivered

hockey00 · 02/07/2013, 05:20 AM

I'm setting up a 93 gallon cube mixed reef tank. I have 2 nova a4s on my current tank. They seem to barely cover my 75 at 12" height. The 93 gallon is 30x30. I don't think the 2 would cover the tank unless I mount them high, which then I would have light spillage. The lights have 90 degree optics on them now. I was thinking of adding a tek 24" 4 bulb to the tank also. Should I add the tek? I already have it. Any help would be appreciated thanks

Ron Reefman · 02/07/2013, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nikesb

Theyre on chinese new year holiday over in china so they may not be replying until the 15th i think

They don't get back until Monday the 18th.

Ron Reefman · 02/07/2013, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acabgd

I'm also interested in these lights, but being from Europe this US seller doesn't make much sense to me - it would probably be cheaper to order directly from China.

Does anyone have experience in ordering directly, from what website and which seller (eBay, Alibaba...?). If someone has a link please post or PM.

Thanks!

I did all my dealings with Helen as well (a 10 person, 24 light group buy) and she was super! If I emailed at night while she was at work (13 hrs ahead of me in Florida) and I'd get a reply is under an hour.

Here is her email:
sales05@evergrowlighting.com

Remember, they are all on holiday until the 18th.

Mikelush78 · 02/07/2013, 07:30 AM

Hey guys I have 3 D120's on my 180 and love them... I wanted to get a couple extra led's incase they go out ever, anyone know what kind they are and where to get them?

Andyf30 · 02/07/2013, 07:42 AM

Im pretty sure you can order individual leds on reefbreeders website

Redngold · 02/07/2013, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikelush78

Hey guys I have 3 D120's on my 180 and love them... I wanted to get a couple extra led's incase they go out ever, anyone know what kind they are and where to get them?

Here ya go

http://reefbreeders.com/leds.html

Mikelush78 · 02/07/2013, 08:23 AM

Thanks Guys!

nikesb · 02/07/2013, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mknightryder

Installed on tank. Lights were 13" above water surface in this pic. I have them at 11" now. If I go any lower there's a "shadow" between the two d-120's because of the 10" wide glass center brace. Crocea on the SB is doing great!

are you able to get par numbers? Ive got mine hung about the same height

bhazard451 · 02/07/2013, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mknightryder

@ Andyf30
I made this out of 3/4" galvinized pipe to hang two D-120's over my 90g standard dimensions. Being a plumbing contractor, I threw this together in minutes! You may be able to find someone to cut and thread the pipe for you. The other materials needed are (4)- 3/4" 90's/ elbows and two 3/4" blind flanges. I used the flanges to mount the hanger to the back of my stand. Or you could just run the two 3/4" risers down towards the floor and attach to the back of your stand like bhazard did with his conduit hanger. If I had the room behind my tank/ stand I would have mounted mine to the back of my stand like bhazard did so I could raise/ lower it easily. Clean it up real good and hit it with a few coats of Krylon, hang your light, and enjoy!

That looks awesome. Very clean looking and professional.

Tek · 02/07/2013, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hockey00

I'm setting up a 93 gallon cube mixed reef tank. I have 2 nova a4s on my current tank. They seem to barely cover my 75 at 12" height. The 93 gallon is 30x30. I don't think the 2 would cover the tank unless I mount them high, which then I would have light spillage. The lights have 90 degree optics on them now. I was thinking of adding a tek 24" 4 bulb to the tank also. Should I add the tek? I already have it. Any help would be appreciated thanks

If you have them then why not? Seems like a quick fix.
Have you tried removing the optics or changing them to 120 degree optics?

I have actually been thinking about adding 2 T5s to my LED setup since I like the T5 actinics better and color options.

waldoz · 02/07/2013, 10:12 AM

Does anyone have the RB value on a 40b and what is the height at? Are you running the 60,90 or 120 deg. If you do please post some pics.
Thanks!

arsenic · 02/07/2013, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hockey00

I'm setting up a 93 gallon cube mixed reef tank. I have 2 nova a4s on my current tank. They seem to barely cover my 75 at 12" height. The 93 gallon is 30x30. I don't think the 2 would cover the tank unless I mount them high, which then I would have light spillage. The lights have 90 degree optics on them now. I was thinking of adding a tek 24" 4 bulb to the tank also. Should I add the tek? I already have it. Any help would be appreciated thanks

I've got just one IT2040/D120 hanging over my 93 gallon cube - Looks like it's enouhg light for my SPS dominated tank - but we'll see. I know a single 250 Watt MH was plenty, so I don't see why this wouldn't. That said I won't be able to report long term success with it on this tank since it's in the process of being converted to a 200 Gallon DD

ridetheducati · 02/07/2013, 03:28 PM

A point of reference:

mknightryder · 02/07/2013, 06:13 PM

Bhazard thanks for the compliment and all the help/ knowledge you share on this forum and the old one as well! And no par readings as of yet nikesb. Haven't been able to locate a meter. I am just winging it for now I guess!

02/06/2013, 07:10 PM	#2302
Chicago Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: earth Posts: 3,218	I have asked some questions to the folks over at evergrow.. who have you guys email or chatted with overthere.. wonder if they are getting my requests for information __________________ "If the thunder don't get you then the lightning will" ..famous poet.. Current Tank Info: 500 gal starphire, reef sps dominated, 40 plus fish, 300 gallon sump in basement below, reeftek calcium reactor, reeftek kalkwasser reactor, lifeguard fluidized filter for rowaphose, 4 400MH 10k xm, 2 160 vho super attinic, DYI 50 gallon denitrator

02/06/2013, 07:16 PM	#2303
nikesb Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 241	Theyre on chinese new year holiday over in china so they may not be replying until the 15th i think __________________ Ryan

02/07/2013, 05:20 AM	#2312
hockey00 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Buffalo Posts: 137	93 cube coverage nova a4 I'm setting up a 93 gallon cube mixed reef tank. I have 2 nova a4s on my current tank. They seem to barely cover my 75 at 12" height. The 93 gallon is 30x30. I don't think the 2 would cover the tank unless I mount them high, which then I would have light spillage. The lights have 90 degree optics on them now. I was thinking of adding a tek 24" 4 bulb to the tank also. Should I add the tek? I already have it. Any help would be appreciated thanks

02/07/2013, 03:28 PM	#2324
ridetheducati 20 and Over Club Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Bowie, MD Posts: 2,968	A point of reference: __________________ "Send more paramedics" Current Tank Info: 300g DD, SPS dominated, Apex, Tunze 6125s, ATB 1050, 400w MH, and Geo 618 Ca Reactor

02/06/2013, 06:39 PM	#2301
Andyf30 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maine and Florida Posts: 675	I have really high ceilings, and my parents definitely don't want me on a ladder over my tank lol. And ok that'll work. thanks for the suggestion

02/07/2013, 07:30 AM	#2315
Mikelush78 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 158	Hey guys I have 3 D120's on my 180 and love them... I wanted to get a couple extra led's incase they go out ever, anyone know what kind they are and where to get them?

02/07/2013, 07:42 AM	#2316
Andyf30 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maine and Florida Posts: 675	Im pretty sure you can order individual leds on reefbreeders website

02/07/2013, 08:23 AM	#2318
Mikelush78 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 158	Thanks Guys!

02/07/2013, 10:12 AM	#2322
waldoz Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Battle Ground wa. Posts: 49	Does anyone have the RB value on a 40b and what is the height at? Are you running the 60,90 or 120 deg. If you do please post some pics. Thanks!

02/07/2013, 06:13 PM	#2325
mknightryder Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Albany, Louisiana Posts: 35	Bhazard thanks for the compliment and all the help/ knowledge you share on this forum and the old one as well! And no par readings as of yet nikesb. Haven't been able to locate a meter. I am just winging it for now I guess!