Kessil A360

Reef1121 · 03/08/2013, 01:40 PM

Has anyone herd any details regarding it as far as the launch, other than what they posted on their website?

reeftivo · 03/08/2013, 02:27 PM

http://www.neptuneaquatics.com/suppl...olor-tune-able

galoot · 03/12/2013, 04:34 PM

just ordered mine =)

finrod2 · 03/12/2013, 08:11 PM

can you dim through a controller for dusk to dawn effect?

Johniii · 03/12/2013, 08:18 PM

Yes you can

galoot · 03/14/2013, 08:27 PM

picked mine up today. Kessil didn't ship the controller cables though. So no better than a 350 for now!

Reef1121 · 03/15/2013, 07:51 AM

Got mine at the beginning of the week. Onl came with the lights and power supply. Nut used an old auxillary cord laying around the house to connect the 2 units today and now just the first one controls both. Not setting them up over the tank quiet yet though until I can sell my existing lights. All I need now is a VDM and the connection cord to hook it up to my apex.

HippieSmell · 03/15/2013, 12:53 PM

Will one of these be enough for SPS on a Marineland 150DD (36"x36"x27")? LED lighting is new territory for me.

madean · 03/15/2013, 01:05 PM

I have a relatively same sized tank and when I posed this question this is what I got for a response from people and from kessil. One wide will cover a lot of the tank and would be good for lower light applications. For sps 2 would be better especially if you want to pack wall to wall with sps. My tank is 36"l x 30"w x 20"t. I would highly recommend that you find a store that has either a 350 or 360 on display so you can see what this light looks like. The shimmer is the best out of all the led lights that I have seen. I have been extremely disappointed with how leds look in tanks at local fish stores. This is my opinion. And in my opinion kessil has the best product for me. I did not purchase the 350 because I could not control it with my apex. I made the stupid decision of buying another fixture, which is an awesome fixture, instead of waiting for kessil to make the controllable version. I wish that i would have waited. I'm trying to sell the fixture i bought, but if i can't sell it for a reasonable price i will just use the fixture i bought. I planned on getting two kessils for my sized tank. I would say that you will need two units and probably the narrow versions to give you more light for the sps.

HippieSmell · 03/15/2013, 01:47 PM

Thanks madean, that helps a lot.

kalgra · 03/15/2013, 01:50 PM

I really would like to try one of these Kessils. I think I might have to set up a 60g cube just to try it out.

galoot · 03/23/2013, 07:47 PM

Fabbed up the cable and everything works! Total cost was $2 :-D

For a reef keeper, all you need is a stereo dual male 3.5mm cable. Cut off one end, strip the wires, connect the red wire to the red wire on your 2pin plug, the white wire to the red wire on the other two pin. The yellow ground to both black grounds on the two pin, and you're done.

The pin on the jack is intensity. The ring is spectrum.

Setup dim A and B to your liking and you're all set. Fyi, the lights will not turn on below level 10. So plan accordingly

that Fish Guy · 03/24/2013, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madean

I have a relatively same sized tank and when I posed this question this is what I got for a response from people and from kessil. One wide will cover a lot of the tank and would be good for lower light applications. For sps 2 would be better especially if you want to pack wall to wall with sps. My tank is 36"l x 30"w x 20"t. I would highly recommend that you find a store that has either a 350 or 360 on display so you can see what this light looks like. The shimmer is the best out of all the led lights that I have seen. I have been extremely disappointed with how leds look in tanks at local fish stores. This is my opinion. And in my opinion kessil has the best product for me. I did not purchase the 350 because I could not control it with my apex. I made the stupid decision of buying another fixture, which is an awesome fixture, instead of waiting for kessil to make the controllable version. I wish that i would have waited. I'm trying to sell the fixture i bought, but if i can't sell it for a reasonable price i will just use the fixture i bought. I planned on getting two kessils for my sized tank. I would say that you will need two units and probably the narrow versions to give you more light for the sps.

Which Light did you buy instead of the Kessil?

madean · 03/31/2013, 03:40 PM

Dimmable sunpower 8 x 24w.

jscarlata · 04/03/2013, 10:31 AM

how many would be needed for a typical 48" 90g tank, mixed reef, mostly sps...? 2 wides?

Hawg Pharm · 04/03/2013, 10:48 AM

I just bought two for a 187g (48x30x30).

I figure I might have to add another at some point but thought I'd give this a try first just to see how well two could handle it. Tank is a new build so I really won't know how well the corals will like it until later this year.

reeftivo · 04/03/2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jscarlata

how many would be needed for a typical 48" 90g tank, mixed reef, mostly sps...? 2 wides?

2 will work. just adjust the height until you get the spread you like. depending on livestock locations you may need 3 but 2 could work for you though. They are not as intense as MH and will seem a bit cooler but dont under estimate the light penetration. These are powerful little suckers with virtually no heat transfer and colors pop well.

just my .02

jscarlata · 04/03/2013, 12:39 PM

thanks! i was told on another forum that 4 were recommended for a 48"tank, but that sounds excessive to me

reeftivo · 04/03/2013, 12:43 PM

maybe for the 360N

but the W has almost twice the spread

jscarlata · 04/03/2013, 01:04 PM

ahhh, i get it. thanks!
2 i can swallow...i cant afford them right now, but i can accept the cost...but 4, not so much. its about 200.00 to replace my t5's every year..

galoot · 04/03/2013, 02:59 PM

Here are two a360w's over my tank. It's 48-24-20

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA3UHJ-ZgOg&sns=em

kupadupapupa · 04/03/2013, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galoot

Here are two a360w's over my tank. It's 48-24-20

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA3UHJ-ZgOg&sns=em

Wow! That looks very nice.

reeftivo · 04/03/2013, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galoot

Here are two a360w's over my tank. It's 48-24-20

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA3UHJ-ZgOg&sns=em

Nice!!

whats your white to blue mix and what intensity are you running at?

galoot · 04/03/2013, 07:44 PM

I ramp up and down over two hours of my light cycle for dusk to dawn. Then they run full color and intensity in between.

HippieSmell · 04/03/2013, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galoot

Here are two a360w's over my tank. It's 48-24-20

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA3UHJ-ZgOg&sns=em

Thanks for the seizure. A beautiful, beautiful seizure.

03/08/2013, 01:40 PM	#1
Reef1121 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Travis AFB Posts: 332	Kessil A360 Has anyone herd any details regarding it as far as the launch, other than what they posted on their website?

03/08/2013, 02:27 PM	#2
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	http://www.neptuneaquatics.com/suppl...olor-tune-able __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

03/12/2013, 08:11 PM	#4
finrod2 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cary, IL Posts: 408	can you dim through a controller for dusk to dawn effect? __________________ New 375G 84"x42"x27", ~100g sump/refugium, 4 x EcoTech Radion XR30G4 Pro + T5, Reef Dynamics XRC1000.5 skimmer, GEO 181 Calc Reactor Current Tank Info: 375G 84"x42"x27" SPS/Fish

03/15/2013, 12:53 PM	#8
HippieSmell Occupy Reef Central Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orbiting Posts: 4,141	Will one of these be enough for SPS on a Marineland 150DD (36"x36"x27")? LED lighting is new territory for me. __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Current Tank Info: 78"x36"x27" acrylic, 6 Orphek Atlantik V3+ Compacts, MRC Orca Pro II w/washdown, CalcFeeder Pro AC3, Emperor Aquatics 80w UV, 80/20 aluminum stand, Vortech MP60's, Theiling Rollermat, GHL Profilux 3.1T EX, Kessil H380

03/15/2013, 01:47 PM	#10
HippieSmell Occupy Reef Central Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Orbiting Posts: 4,141	Thanks madean, that helps a lot. __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like bananas. Current Tank Info: 78"x36"x27" acrylic, 6 Orphek Atlantik V3+ Compacts, MRC Orca Pro II w/washdown, CalcFeeder Pro AC3, Emperor Aquatics 80w UV, 80/20 aluminum stand, Vortech MP60's, Theiling Rollermat, GHL Profilux 3.1T EX, Kessil H380

03/12/2013, 04:34 PM	#3
galoot Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Carlos Posts: 559	just ordered mine =)

03/12/2013, 08:18 PM	#5
Johniii Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 18	Yes you can

03/14/2013, 08:27 PM	#6
galoot Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Carlos Posts: 559	picked mine up today. Kessil didn't ship the controller cables though. So no better than a 350 for now!

03/15/2013, 07:51 AM	#7
Reef1121 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Travis AFB Posts: 332	Got mine at the beginning of the week. Onl came with the lights and power supply. Nut used an old auxillary cord laying around the house to connect the 2 units today and now just the first one controls both. Not setting them up over the tank quiet yet though until I can sell my existing lights. All I need now is a VDM and the connection cord to hook it up to my apex.

03/15/2013, 01:05 PM	#9
madean Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 994	I have a relatively same sized tank and when I posed this question this is what I got for a response from people and from kessil. One wide will cover a lot of the tank and would be good for lower light applications. For sps 2 would be better especially if you want to pack wall to wall with sps. My tank is 36"l x 30"w x 20"t. I would highly recommend that you find a store that has either a 350 or 360 on display so you can see what this light looks like. The shimmer is the best out of all the led lights that I have seen. I have been extremely disappointed with how leds look in tanks at local fish stores. This is my opinion. And in my opinion kessil has the best product for me. I did not purchase the 350 because I could not control it with my apex. I made the stupid decision of buying another fixture, which is an awesome fixture, instead of waiting for kessil to make the controllable version. I wish that i would have waited. I'm trying to sell the fixture i bought, but if i can't sell it for a reasonable price i will just use the fixture i bought. I planned on getting two kessils for my sized tank. I would say that you will need two units and probably the narrow versions to give you more light for the sps.

03/15/2013, 01:50 PM	#11
kalgra Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Westminster Posts: 410	I really would like to try one of these Kessils. I think I might have to set up a 60g cube just to try it out.

03/23/2013, 07:47 PM	#12
galoot Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Carlos Posts: 559	Fabbed up the cable and everything works! Total cost was $2 :-D For a reef keeper, all you need is a stereo dual male 3.5mm cable. Cut off one end, strip the wires, connect the red wire to the red wire on your 2pin plug, the white wire to the red wire on the other two pin. The yellow ground to both black grounds on the two pin, and you're done. The pin on the jack is intensity. The ring is spectrum. Setup dim A and B to your liking and you're all set. Fyi, the lights will not turn on below level 10. So plan accordingly

03/31/2013, 03:40 PM	#14
madean Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 994	Dimmable sunpower 8 x 24w.

04/03/2013, 10:31 AM	#15
jscarlata Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Island,New York Posts: 875	how many would be needed for a typical 48" 90g tank, mixed reef, mostly sps...? 2 wides?

04/03/2013, 10:48 AM	#16
Hawg Pharm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 150	I just bought two for a 187g (48x30x30). I figure I might have to add another at some point but thought I'd give this a try first just to see how well two could handle it. Tank is a new build so I really won't know how well the corals will like it until later this year.

04/03/2013, 12:39 PM	#18
jscarlata Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Island,New York Posts: 875	thanks! i was told on another forum that 4 were recommended for a 48"tank, but that sounds excessive to me

04/03/2013, 12:43 PM	#19
reeftivo Skim junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: chino, CA Posts: 3,417	maybe for the 360N but the W has almost twice the spread __________________ I told you not to be stupid you moron!(Stern) Current Tank Info: 60 gal cube/20g tideline sump-mixed reef, Aquamaxx c-tech Ca Rx, Akula 160 skimmer, paxbellum N18, mitras LX7 lighting with T-5s, apex controller

04/03/2013, 01:04 PM	#20
jscarlata Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Island,New York Posts: 875	ahhh, i get it. thanks! 2 i can swallow...i cant afford them right now, but i can accept the cost...but 4, not so much. its about 200.00 to replace my t5's every year..

04/03/2013, 02:59 PM	#21
galoot Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Carlos Posts: 559	Here are two a360w's over my tank. It's 48-24-20 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA3UHJ-ZgOg&sns=em

04/03/2013, 07:44 PM	#24
galoot Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Carlos Posts: 559	I ramp up and down over two hours of my light cycle for dusk to dawn. Then they run full color and intensity in between.