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Unread 09/21/2011, 09:28 AM   #176
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Gentlemen,

Great discussion about the future cost of LED/T5/Etc. Probably a subject that deserves its OWN thread in the lighting section. If the EcoTech fixture does not fit into your current budget then don't buy it. Those of us that have made the purchase of this fixture a priority (and have already paid for it in my/others case) are trying to get more information.

So in the hope that Tim will see this before more OT posts cloud things up:

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I just saw a photo over on the ReefLEDlights forum that showed different BINs of XP-G diodes. Was Ecotech selective in what BINs they chose for these lights? The photo that they posted showed a very drastic difference between the spectrum of the different CREE BINs.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...75&postcount=1



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Unread 09/21/2011, 04:30 PM   #177
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link and info please ... 420 nm Wavelenght LED.

thanks.
There are already on market LED lamps with UV 420nm LEDS.
Let looks for Hyperion lamp
Orphek UV
But if Radion will offer upgrade possibilities - who know...



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Unread 09/22/2011, 03:43 PM   #178
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The lack of response from ecotech must mean they are working hard to get my fixture out the door


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Unread 09/22/2011, 08:42 PM   #179
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I just returned my Maxspect mazarra after looking at these things. Looks awesome. I'm confident one unit should cover a mixed reef on a 30" by 12" by 22" 37g, chime in eco-tech if you agree.


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Unread 09/23/2011, 08:50 AM   #180
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Just wanted to reiterate this question in the hopes that it doesn't get lost in OT land.
You are correct to point out the bin selected for an LED product affects the overall quality of the light. LED bins are arranged to ensure quality and consistent intensity and color. As with any EcoTech Marine product we only specify the highest quality parts that can be sourced reliably. Being that this is a high end LED fixture we made sure that the LEDs chosen were representative of the quality and performance that our customers expect and deserve.


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Unread 09/23/2011, 09:48 AM   #181
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You are correct to point out the bin selected for an LED product affects the overall quality of the light. LED bins are arranged to ensure quality and consistent intensity and color. As with any EcoTech Marine product we only specify the highest quality parts that can be sourced reliably. Being that this is a high end LED fixture we made sure that the LEDs chosen were representative of the quality and performance that our customers expect and deserve.
so when are mine going to arrive if I am for sure in the first shipment from my supplier?


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Unread 09/23/2011, 11:27 AM   #182
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Hello Tim are you there? J/K, I know that you are really busy with the big launch coming and all.

My question has to do with the hanging kits. I have been seeing them on a couple of sites (unfortunately not the site that I ordered my 2 Radions from, marinedepot) but have not seen the brackets used for hanging multiple units. Will both of these key components be available at launch, as what point will it be to have the fixtures if they can not be hanged properly?

Also, I am in the first shipment from MD and am anxiously waiting!

P.S. How is the software coming, will that be ready at launch for download so programming can be implemented?


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Unread 09/23/2011, 11:42 AM   #183
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Hello Tim are you there? J/K, I know that you are really busy with the big launch coming and all.

My question has to do with the hanging kits. I have been seeing them on a couple of sites (unfortunately not the site that I ordered my 2 Radions from, marinedepot) but have not seen the brackets used for hanging multiple units. Will both of these key components be available at launch, as what point will it be to have the fixtures if they can not be hanged properly?

Also, I am in the first shipment from MD and am anxiously waiting!

P.S. How is the software coming, will that be ready at launch for download so programming can be implemented?

Per Ecotech earlier in this thread:
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The premium hanging kit will be available at launch and we hope to have brackets available shortly after launch, hopefully within the first month or so"


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Unread 09/23/2011, 12:21 PM   #184
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We are aggressively working on the Radion XR30's and apologize for any delay in our responses here;

For the fastest response, please visit our new support community where you can interact with other EcoTech Marine customers and staff, find answers to frequently asked questions and more; http://community.ecotechmarine.com


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Unread 09/23/2011, 04:10 PM   #185
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Hi Ecotech, another run-o-the-mill question.

How many Radions for a 84"x24"x27"h tank. 235g , mixed reef, clams on bottom

at 1 per 40g is that 6? or 1 per 2'x2' for 3 or 4?
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Unread 09/23/2011, 04:56 PM   #186
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I'd go with about six to start out. You could try less initially and go from there. Since the product is so new it will take some time to see what consumers consider ideal. For example, for our 6'x3'x30" 350gal, we are looking at between six and eight.


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Unread 09/23/2011, 08:07 PM   #187
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hi I really like your new LED light.

Can one cover a 40g 36 x 16 x16 tank? (Soft corals only)

How many inches above the water line should it be mounted?

what is the difference from the basic and premium hanging kit?

how do I hide the power cord?

is there a splash guard?

can you give an example of what I could use this and a ES Vortech for communication wise?

is PETCO online going to carry this? (I know they have your other products)

finally does it come with a controller for full lunar and day light cycles?

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Unread 09/24/2011, 09:04 PM   #188
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any pic of the hanging kit available ?


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Unread 09/25/2011, 01:58 AM   #189
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Here you go:

http://www.marinedepot.com/EcoTech_M...MOFTHK-vi.html


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Unread 09/25/2011, 07:07 AM   #190
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Screw grade

Hi Tim,

May I know are those 12 screws for screwing the panel, fan and LED splash guard a marine grade stainless steel screws ?

I'm afraid it may rusty overtime incase of salt water splashed since it's near to the top water surface level.

Please advice.


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Unread 09/25/2011, 07:14 AM   #191
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would 4 be sufficient on a 60 x 36 x 30?


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Unread 09/25/2011, 07:43 AM   #192
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thanks for that one but there seems to have a premium hang kit . is it this one ?


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Unread 09/25/2011, 11:33 AM   #193
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To my understanding that is the premium hanging kit. It is the one shown in the product picture at the beginning of this thread.

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Unread 09/25/2011, 02:02 PM   #194
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That looks like it would only support one unit. The hanging kit on their site- http://ecotechmarine.com/products/radion/ -has a piece that allows multiple units to units be suspended together. I have two fixtures pre-ordered and would prefer one hanging kit to suspend the two of them- less wires from the ceiling will save me some grief from Ms. reb.


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Unread 09/25/2011, 03:10 PM   #195
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That looks like it would only support one unit. The hanging kit on their site- http://ecotechmarine.com/products/radion/ -has a piece that allows multiple units to units be suspended together. I have two fixtures pre-ordered and would prefer one hanging kit to suspend the two of them- less wires from the ceiling will save me some grief from Ms. reb.
They have hinted that the brackets to tie fixtures together will not be available until approximately 1 month after launch.


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Unread 09/25/2011, 03:35 PM   #196
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This is correct, I spoke with EcoTech and they said that was a custom piece and if you ordered more than one you would need to make your own. They have no immediate plans on making those.

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Unread 09/25/2011, 04:23 PM   #197
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This is correct, I spoke with EcoTech and they said that was a custom piece and if you ordered more than one you would need to make your own. They have no immediate plans on making those.

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Damn, not what I wanted to hear. Guess I'm gonna go ahead and add two of those kits to my order.


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Unread 09/25/2011, 04:36 PM   #198
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They have hinted that the brackets to tie fixtures together will not be available until approximately 1 month after launch.
OMG... at least the G2 series of maxspect have that stand for it


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Unread 09/25/2011, 04:53 PM   #199
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OMG... at least the G2 series of maxspect have that stand for it
OMG...so don't buy it? Drill 2 holes in a piece of stainless steel sheet. There is your bracket. I don't understand why people are in this thread complaining.

If you can't afford a $750 top of the line LED fixture don't buy it. If you don't like the mounting options they will be offering, then don't buy it.

If you can afford it, and like the options, then do buy it.

Pretty simple logic.


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Unread 09/25/2011, 05:02 PM   #200
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Kind of disappointing that after spending a nice chunk of change on multiple units you would need to DIY a bracket for them. Or pay and extra $45 per hanging kit separately? I would think the way the units are hung over the tank would be one of the major design points. Seems like an after thought at best.
Don't know why but it just kind of bugs me that they wouldn't include all the hardware needed to use them out of the box
Or more importantly I would think the spread from multiple units would benefit from being mounted in a precise fixed way so that they are being utilized to there full potential in terms of coverage.


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