Giesemann Lighting Club. - Page 48

Chad_P · 03/03/2019, 11:41 AM

Dumb question, but when changing bulbs do you guys take the whole fixture down or just leave it hanging? I’m using the Giesseman brackets curious what the best way is. It’s not easy to take down with one person carefully and I worry about shaking/bumping it too much when it’s hanging. Probably over thinking it.

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paul17 · 03/03/2019, 04:40 PM

do you have single end or double end bulbs

Chad_P · 03/03/2019, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by paul17

do you have single end or double end bulbs

I’ve got single end moguls

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paul17 · 03/03/2019, 05:45 PM

single end is pretty ezy it the de that is harder like mine
I would keep it up have some one on the other end just to help keep it stable tale off the end plate remove the glass un screw the bulb and repete try to were some cotton like gardening gloves everything gets finger prints very easey
as for the t5s if you have just slide out that silver clip and the lens slides off there you go

Chad_P · 03/04/2019, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by paul17

single end is pretty ezy it the de that is harder like mine

I would keep it up have some one on the other end just to help keep it stable tale off the end plate remove the glass un screw the bulb and repete try to were some cotton like gardening gloves everything gets finger prints very easey

as for the t5s if you have just slide out that silver clip and the lens slides off there you go

Thanks!

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E.intheC · 05/27/2019, 07:57 AM

Just joined the club as well. 24inch Infiniti fixture; 150wt MH and 4x T5. Should work great over my Elos System 70.

paal · 05/27/2019, 01:22 PM

^
Friend of mine ran the exact same tank/light combo some years ago. Was great!

moondoggy4 · 06/07/2019, 06:49 PM

^^^^ Congrats on the Infinity I have the same light.

fastrd400 · 06/09/2019, 09:45 AM

Does anyone have any info on if and when there will be an update for the Giesemann app? My android phone software got updated and will no longer connect to the light.

greekspec · 07/27/2019, 01:20 PM

so I decided to mount my Infiniti 250w with Megachrome Crystal and Super Actinics in my wood canopy instead of hanging it over my tank will post pics shortly

Antics · 07/28/2019, 06:19 PM

Is Giesemann phasing out their MH and T5 fixtures? I can't even find vendors selling them anymore.

greekspec · 07/30/2019, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Antics

Is Giesemann phasing out their MH and T5 fixtures? I can't even find vendors selling them anymore.

no I bought a brand new Infiniti 24" 250w for $350

Antics · 07/30/2019, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by greekspec

no I bought a brand new Infiniti 24" 250w for $350

Where from? I haven't seen any infiniti's or Spectras 48 or 60"

alton · 07/31/2019, 08:23 AM

When I checked BRS they had like 3 or four of the 24". The longer ones once they cut the price in half they went like hot cakes. Start checking the for sale forums?

dirtrider225 · 07/31/2019, 09:52 AM

Hello All,

I have a 48" Giesemann Aurora. I bought it from a scratch/dent sale BRS had about a year ago. I just got around to setting it up on my tank! I love the build and look of the fixture BUT I have an issue with the LED's In mine and was wondering if anyone here had any ideas/troubleshooting steps or experienced it themselves..

My Royal Blue channel on the LED's is not the same color across the fixture. 1 Led cluster is royal blue, the other 2 clusters emit a different shade of blue, almost as if the driver isnt sending the correct current to them. It is impossible to get in photographs, but picture the Marine blue channel on 2 pucks, and the royal blue channel on the 3rd.

It is noticeable even with all channels on and t5's. I have contacted giesemann and they have let me know they have no idea how/why this would happen, but I can purchase replacement LED clusters at $160 per and the control board for $120. It would cost me $600+ to get 3 new clusters and the control board.

Do you guys have any ideas of things I can try before just throwing cash at the problem?

Zacktosterone · 01/05/2020, 01:16 PM

I would like to get my hands on a white, gloss black, or silver 72" spectra. Anyone know where I can get one? No one seems to sell them anymore

greekspec · 01/05/2020, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zacktosterone

I would like to get my hands on a white, gloss black, or silver 72" spectra. Anyone know where I can get one? No one seems to sell them anymore

yes buy one direct from Giesemann they ship International

http://shop.giesemann.de/epages/Gies...cts/20.480.000

Zacktosterone · 01/05/2020, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by greekspec

yes buy one direct from Giesemann they ship International

http://shop.giesemann.de/epages/Gies...cts/20.480.000

Perfect timing. I already emailed them. I wanted to know the specifics of what it comes with and delivery time. I also need to know what kind of ballast plugs they come with. Apperently they ship with bulbs too. Anyway I emailed them 3 hours ago so I'll probably get an email while I'm sleeping

greekspec · 01/05/2020, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zacktosterone

Perfect timing. I already emailed them. I wanted to know the specifics of what it comes with and delivery time. I also need to know what kind of ballast plugs they come with. Apperently they ship with bulbs too. Anyway I emailed them 3 hours ago so I'll probably get an email while I'm sleeping

the Spectras allows you to pick voltage and comes with an outboard ballast so it will come with the right plug...the Infiniti ballast is mounted in the fixture and the fact they come will the bulbs is a good deal.

Zacktosterone · 01/05/2020, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by greekspec

the Spectras allows you to pick voltage and comes with an outboard ballast so it will come with the right plug...the Infiniti ballast is mounted in the fixture and the fact they come will the bulbs is a good deal.

You don't get to pick the bulbs apperently it all comes with mega Chrome. Secondly it doesn't ship with ballasts. Thirdly (I don't follow what outboard ballasts means

greekspec · 01/05/2020, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Zacktosterone

You don't get to pick the bulbs apperently it all comes with mega Chrome. Secondly it doesn't ship with ballasts. Thirdly (I don't follow what outboard ballasts means

I know the Infiniti comes with all the ballast just 230v

I run nothing but Giesmann or BLV bulbs I currently went from Megachrome Crystal 17,500k to Megachrome Blue 21,000k love it better than a Radium and longer life.

Zacktosterone · 01/05/2020, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by greekspec

I know the Infiniti comes with all the ballast just 230v

I run nothing but Giesmann or BLV bulbs I currently went from Megachrome Crystal 17,500k to Megachrome Blue 21,000k love it better than a Radium and longer life.

I'm a 10k guy myself

Vinny Kreyling · 01/06/2020, 08:53 AM

Just a guess here but an on board ballast would mean built in to the fixture.
So an outboard would mean a separate unit.

Zacktosterone · 01/06/2020, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinny Kreyling

Just a guess here but an on board ballast would mean built in to the fixture.
So an outboard would mean a separate unit.

thank you vinny!

tp5056 · 01/26/2020, 09:57 PM

Finally joined the club! 48" Infinity for my 120gallon setup!

Anyone have any recommendations for bulbs for a SPS dominant tank?

03/03/2019, 04:40 PM	#1177
paul17 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: rohnert park ca.94928 Posts: 293	do you have single end or double end bulbs __________________ consumed Current Tank Info: cad light 100 gallon

03/03/2019, 05:45 PM	#1179
paul17 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: rohnert park ca.94928 Posts: 293	single end is pretty ezy it the de that is harder like mine I would keep it up have some one on the other end just to help keep it stable tale off the end plate remove the glass un screw the bulb and repete try to were some cotton like gardening gloves everything gets finger prints very easey as for the t5s if you have just slide out that silver clip and the lens slides off there you go __________________ consumed Current Tank Info: cad light 100 gallon

05/27/2019, 07:57 AM	#1181
E.intheC Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 5,373	Just joined the club as well. 24inch Infiniti fixture; 150wt MH and 4x T5. Should work great over my Elos System 70. __________________ -Eric

01/06/2020, 08:53 AM	#1198
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	Just a guess here but an on board ballast would mean built in to the fixture. So an outboard would mean a separate unit. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

01/26/2020, 09:57 PM	#1200
tp5056 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Shorewood, IL Posts: 483	Finally joined the club! 48" Infinity for my 120gallon setup! Anyone have any recommendations for bulbs for a SPS dominant tank? __________________ I used to think the movie Groundhog's Day was funny until I got a real job... :( Current Tank Info: 55g - 65lbs LR - 60lbs LS

03/03/2019, 11:41 AM	#1176
Chad_P Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 208	Dumb question, but when changing bulbs do you guys take the whole fixture down or just leave it hanging? I’m using the Giesseman brackets curious what the best way is. It’s not easy to take down with one person carefully and I worry about shaking/bumping it too much when it’s hanging. Probably over thinking it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

05/27/2019, 01:22 PM	#1182
paal Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 368	^ Friend of mine ran the exact same tank/light combo some years ago. Was great!

06/07/2019, 06:49 PM	#1183
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	^^^^ Congrats on the Infinity I have the same light.

06/09/2019, 09:45 AM	#1184
fastrd400 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Walnut Creek Posts: 1,898	Does anyone have any info on if and when there will be an update for the Giesemann app? My android phone software got updated and will no longer connect to the light.

07/27/2019, 01:20 PM	#1185
greekspec Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 83	so I decided to mount my Infiniti 250w with Megachrome Crystal and Super Actinics in my wood canopy instead of hanging it over my tank will post pics shortly

07/28/2019, 06:19 PM	#1186
Antics Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 50	Is Giesemann phasing out their MH and T5 fixtures? I can't even find vendors selling them anymore.

07/31/2019, 08:23 AM	#1189
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	When I checked BRS they had like 3 or four of the 24". The longer ones once they cut the price in half they went like hot cakes. Start checking the for sale forums?

07/31/2019, 09:52 AM	#1190
dirtrider225 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 20	Hello All, I have a 48" Giesemann Aurora. I bought it from a scratch/dent sale BRS had about a year ago. I just got around to setting it up on my tank! I love the build and look of the fixture BUT I have an issue with the LED's In mine and was wondering if anyone here had any ideas/troubleshooting steps or experienced it themselves.. My Royal Blue channel on the LED's is not the same color across the fixture. 1 Led cluster is royal blue, the other 2 clusters emit a different shade of blue, almost as if the driver isnt sending the correct current to them. It is impossible to get in photographs, but picture the Marine blue channel on 2 pucks, and the royal blue channel on the 3rd. It is noticeable even with all channels on and t5's. I have contacted giesemann and they have let me know they have no idea how/why this would happen, but I can purchase replacement LED clusters at $160 per and the control board for $120. It would cost me $600+ to get 3 new clusters and the control board. Do you guys have any ideas of things I can try before just throwing cash at the problem?

01/05/2020, 01:16 PM	#1191
Zacktosterone Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sault Ste Marie Ont Posts: 2,475	I would like to get my hands on a white, gloss black, or silver 72" spectra. Anyone know where I can get one? No one seems to sell them anymore