Giesemann Lighting Club. - Page 43

gdemos · 01/17/2018, 03:34 PM

trying again: Razor T5 Ballast

Anyone replace a ballast on the Razor? Please post steps/pics/video

Thanks
Greg

Bronx19 · 01/18/2018, 11:15 PM

Spectra/Infiniti owners: Are you running the splash guard on your T5 or leaving it off? I can only imagine the temps are brutal with the guard on.

choss · 01/25/2018, 09:44 AM

Has anyone attached a nice looking shield of some sort to eliminate the glare from the MH in the Spectra? I'm catching some glare off the reflector at the moment - my light is 9" above the water and it is really visible when I sit in my easy chair about 5 ' away. I was thinking of attaching a high quality strip of some sort that will compliment the fixture but shield the glare.

Zacktosterone · 02/27/2018, 05:06 PM

i'm planning a 84x48x24 reef. does anyone know how many spectras i'll need?

moondoggy4 · 02/27/2018, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by choss

Has anyone attached a nice looking shield of some sort to eliminate the glare from the MH in the Spectra? I'm catching some glare off the reflector at the moment - my light is 9" above the water and it is really visible when I sit in my easy chair about 5 ' away. I was thinking of attaching a high quality strip of some sort that will compliment the fixture but shield the glare.

I guess the ghetto lischas piece of cardboard would not suit your taste.

That is what I am using right now.

finrod2 · 02/28/2018, 04:07 AM

ZacK: I have an 84x42x26 peninsula setup and I ended up adding supplemental T5 to my 6’ spectra.
2 2-tube 60” T5 and 2 2-tube 24” on each end. Seems to work well.

Zacktosterone · 02/28/2018, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by finrod2

ZacK: I have an 84x42x26 peninsula setup and I ended up adding supplemental T5 to my 6’ spectra.
2 2-tube 60” T5 and 2 2-tube 24” on each end. Seems to work well.

Do you have a picture of what that looks like?

reefrf · 03/22/2018, 04:12 PM

Can you show us how you attached your Reefbrite strips to the Giesemann? I just received mine but find the XHO are about a 1/4” longer then then the Giesemann fixture. Plus there is a protruding part (bushing) sticking out on each end for the screw to go.into. I would have to bend the L brackets that come with the Reefbrite to make it work. I’d prefer to have a clean look for this.

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Originally Posted by Voodoojar

I love my Spectra, for me MH/t5 is the only way to grow corals but the limited control stinks. I decided to supplement my Spectra for a bit more light and a lot more control. I really wanted some dimming as well as the color pop of blue LED for evening viewing. So on top of the 2, 250w Radium and 4, ATI Super Actinic I've added 2, ReefBrite XHO Blue and 1, AI Hydra 26 HD.

I know this much light is completely unnecessary and potentially dangerous but I'm really enjoying experimenting with ramping schedules and acclimating my tank to the new lights. I'll never run them all at once at full blast but with them all turned to max they put out more than 1000 PAR at the center of the tank on the water's surface.

choss · 03/23/2018, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

I guess the ghetto lischas piece of cardboard would not suit your taste.

That is what I am using right now.

HA - I may consider something temporary that is similar. Of course an expensive solution might be to add a reef brite across the front but I already have lighting overkill on this tank.

Joe0813 · 04/07/2018, 02:29 PM

looking at getting some new lights for our 180.... 60inch Aurora or an 60inch ATI powermodule hybrid, cant deciiiide

Zacktosterone · 04/07/2018, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe0813

looking at getting some new lights for our 180.... 60inch Aurora or an 60inch ATI powermodule hybrid, cant deciiiide

Powermodule all day

Joe0813 · 04/08/2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Zacktosterone

Powermodule all day

really and this is coming from a giesemann thread... what makes you say the powermodule over the aurora?

moondoggy4 · 04/08/2018, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe0813

looking at getting some new lights for our 180.... 60inch Aurora or an 60inch ATI powermodule hybrid, cant deciiiide

Giesemann Infinity and Spectra both come in a 60 model.

Zack you have incurred and unofficial 1 day infraction

Zacktosterone · 04/08/2018, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe0813

really and this is coming from a giesemann thread... what makes you say the powermodule over the aurora?

If you were going to say spectra vs powermodule, I would of gave it to spectra. Halide is still king in my book. And to have a a possibility to have an 8 t5 vs a 4 t5 fixture coupled with leds (powermodule vs aurora) the powermodule will have more spread, even coverage, ATI has proved to be the best T5 manufacturer in the hobby, and the cost to buy it is cheaper I believe. LASTLY why would you ask a question like that about a competitor on a giesemann thread unless you were prepared for both answers. Did you ask on here to be told aurora? That's what it looks like, if so that's kind of a time waister, you should just buy what you want

Zacktosterone · 04/08/2018, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moondoggy4

Giesemann Infinity and Spectra both come in a 60 model.

Zack you have incurred and unofficial 1 day infraction

Why ask a question.... If not prepared for both answers. Why be surprised by an answer he didn't expect to come out, it's like he wanted the answer to be aurora so he asked here.. He can go persuade himself no? That's like saying that sharks are not safe but you prove it by cutting your hand before putting it in the water. The poster should of made a separate poll thread and asked his question.

Joe0813 · 04/08/2018, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zacktosterone

If you were going to say spectra vs powermodule, I would of gave it to spectra. Halide is still king in my book. And to have a a possibility to have an 8 t5 vs a 4 t5 fixture coupled with leds (powermodule vs aurora) the powermodule will have more spread, even coverage, ATI has proved to be the best T5 manufacturer in the hobby, and the cost to buy it is cheaper I believe. LASTLY why would you ask a question like that about a competitor on a giesemann thread unless you were prepared for both answers. Did you ask on here to be told aurora? That's what it looks like, if so that's kind of a time waister, you should just buy what you want

i wanted both answers thats why i asked you what made you pick the powermodule over the aurora. i also posted this in the ATI thread too. And im on the fence about the spectras, i really dont want a ton of cords behind my tank, the heat of a MH, the extra electric bill and ive never ran MH so i dont know much about them at all

moondoggy4 · 04/08/2018, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zacktosterone

Why ask a question.... If not prepared for both answers. Why be surprised by an answer he didn't expect to come out, it's like he wanted the answer to be aurora so he asked here.. He can go persuade himself no? That's like saying that sharks are not safe but you prove it by cutting your hand before putting it in the water. The poster should of made a separate poll thread and asked his question.

Just joking, I am sorry that I offended you.

Joe0813 · 04/08/2018, 01:50 PM

if i go the spectra route they only come in a 72 inch fixture... my canopy is only 73 inches, would that be an issue for heat and air flow on the light?

moondoggy4 · 04/08/2018, 07:23 PM

^^^^When I had a canopy with dual 175 I had put in three fans all blowing out, so you will probably need 4 fans.

Joe0813 · 04/08/2018, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

^^^^When I had a canopy with dual 175 I had put in three fans all blowing out, so you will probably need 4 fans.

i was thinkin install two of the ice cap fans on the canopy itself and then put one or two of those clip on fans on the other end pushing the air towards the ice cap fans

moondoggy4 · 04/09/2018, 08:38 PM

I had two of my fans on a controller, so it all worked well for me.

Mark SF · 04/09/2018, 08:57 PM

Just picked up a 24" Spectra on eBay for a killer price. Now the decision for the ballast - I was thinking Lumatek to run a Radium 250w on the HQI setting. I've also seen recommendations for the LuxCore ballast, but I just can't see how that would be better than Lumatek?

Anyone have experience with both?

choss · 04/10/2018, 08:08 AM

I use the Luxcore on my 24" spectra - running the 250 setting now but I like that I can go up to 400. No issues, works fine.

moondoggy4 · 04/11/2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark SF

Just picked up a 24" Spectra on eBay for a killer price. Now the decision for the ballast - I was thinking Lumatek to run a Radium 250w on the HQI setting. I've also seen recommendations for the LuxCore ballast, but I just can't see how that would be better than Lumatek?

Anyone have experience with both?

If you are ever south I have an extra Hamilton M80250 ballast.

Mark SF · 04/11/2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by moondoggy4

If you are ever south I have an extra Hamilton M80250 ballast.

Oh nice - how's the noise/heat from the Hamilton? I know they tout their ballasts were made specifically for the Radium bulb. Is this a 250w or 400w?

01/25/2018, 09:44 AM	#1053
choss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scarsdale NY Posts: 526	Glare shield Has anyone attached a nice looking shield of some sort to eliminate the glare from the MH in the Spectra? I'm catching some glare off the reflector at the moment - my light is 9" above the water and it is really visible when I sit in my easy chair about 5 ' away. I was thinking of attaching a high quality strip of some sort that will compliment the fixture but shield the glare. __________________ ________ Reef Savvy 96 Gallon Rimless Tank - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2643140 Current Tank Info: Reef Savvy 96

02/28/2018, 04:07 AM	#1056
finrod2 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cary, IL Posts: 408	ZacK: I have an 84x42x26 peninsula setup and I ended up adding supplemental T5 to my 6’ spectra. 2 2-tube 60” T5 and 2 2-tube 24” on each end. Seems to work well. __________________ 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

04/07/2018, 02:29 PM	#1060
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	looking at getting some new lights for our 180.... 60inch Aurora or an 60inch ATI powermodule hybrid, cant deciiiide __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef

04/08/2018, 01:50 PM	#1068
Joe0813 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston strong Posts: 2,766	if i go the spectra route they only come in a 72 inch fixture... my canopy is only 73 inches, would that be an issue for heat and air flow on the light? __________________ Joe and Jenny Current Tank Info: 180 reef

04/10/2018, 08:08 AM	#1073
choss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Scarsdale NY Posts: 526	I use the Luxcore on my 24" spectra - running the 250 setting now but I like that I can go up to 400. No issues, works fine. __________________ ________ Reef Savvy 96 Gallon Rimless Tank - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2643140 Current Tank Info: Reef Savvy 96

01/17/2018, 03:34 PM	#1051
gdemos Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 459	trying again: Razor T5 Ballast Anyone replace a ballast on the Razor? Please post steps/pics/video Thanks Greg

01/18/2018, 11:15 PM	#1052
Bronx19 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 223	Spectra/Infiniti owners: Are you running the splash guard on your T5 or leaving it off? I can only imagine the temps are brutal with the guard on.

02/27/2018, 05:06 PM	#1054
Zacktosterone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sault Ste Marie Ont Posts: 2,475	i'm planning a 84x48x24 reef. does anyone know how many spectras i'll need?

04/08/2018, 07:23 PM	#1069
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	^^^^When I had a canopy with dual 175 I had put in three fans all blowing out, so you will probably need 4 fans.

04/09/2018, 08:38 PM	#1071
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	I had two of my fans on a controller, so it all worked well for me.

04/09/2018, 08:57 PM	#1072
Mark SF Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 357	Just picked up a 24" Spectra on eBay for a killer price. Now the decision for the ballast - I was thinking Lumatek to run a Radium 250w on the HQI setting. I've also seen recommendations for the LuxCore ballast, but I just can't see how that would be better than Lumatek? Anyone have experience with both?