Blocking Ecotech Radion LED glare

tc2007 · 02/19/2017, 08:55 PM

How do you go by blocking the intense light that goes into my eyes while sitting, walking etc.

Right now I am using some paper but that's quite ghetto.

rocsec1 · 02/19/2017, 09:08 PM

I had that problem with my first tank so my second has a canopy

Annap729 · 02/20/2017, 04:32 AM

Haha I JUST researched this same problem and am doing the same booger-rigged solution. I think it's called light pollution, but I could be wrong. Either way I suspect we could make a design and someone could 3D print? I've not seen a commercially available solution to date.

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tc2007 · 02/20/2017, 12:06 PM

@Annap729 Ideally I would like a plastic "boundary" that fits snug on the bottom. Willing to pay $10-15 including shipping for it assuming it is a permanent and a durable solution.

hllywd · 02/21/2017, 02:10 PM

An aluminum light shield that extends an inch or so below the light? I don't have Radions, but noticed the issue on some a couple weeks ago. It could be mounted with some double sided tape or maybe Velcro. I've been thinking the same thing for my Kessils since I took them out of my canopy.

Dealseer · 02/21/2017, 02:14 PM

I have this issue with my 360WE's. I was starting to think I was the only one since I've never seen this talked about. Following along.

hllywd · 02/21/2017, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dealseer

I have this issue with my 360WE's. I was starting to think I was the only one since I've never seen this talked about. Following along.

Wasn't a problem till I bought mounting arms and mounted them without a canopy. I don't have time to pursue it right now, but will need a fix in a couple months.

Sk8r · 02/21/2017, 03:02 PM

Make a fake canopy of pine and flexible laminate: sits on the rim of the tank, provides shielding but top remains open except for bracing.

This is one on a 50 gallon Oceanic. The top the vase is sitting on is a thin piece of laminate too, because we don't need the open top on that freshwater.

Annap729 · 02/21/2017, 07:38 PM

Yes, the glare drives me nuts. All you really need is a small 4-6" wide shade on three sides that is about 3" tall to remove the bulk of the light pollution and sight of the glaring LED's. The gen 4 seems worse with the new lenses. Do we have any reefers out there with a 3D printer? I'd pay $30-40 for a solution

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hllywd · 02/21/2017, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Annap729

Yes, the glare drives me nuts. All you really need is a small 4-6" wide shade on three sides that is about 3" tall to remove the bulk of the light pollution and sight of the glaring LED's. The gen 4 seems worse with the new lenses. Do we have any reefers out there with a 3D printer? I'd pay $30-40 for a solution

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I think you're overthinking this. A buddy with a sheet metal brake, a small piece of aluminum flashing, some paint to match it up, and a piece of double sided tape and you're into a shade for a couple bucks a piece.

Annap729 · 02/21/2017, 07:49 PM

Bahahahahahahha does it hold up to heat? Shouldn't it be powder coated? I'm not overthinking it-i have a piece of paper addressing the issue right now. I'm looking for a permanent solution.

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hllywd · 02/21/2017, 08:05 PM

There isn't that much heat. The items I mention should provide a "permanent" solution. It wouldn't take to much skill for it to look professional. You could powder coat it if your wanted to, but I'd say that's not necessary.

Bagabaga · 02/22/2017, 03:27 AM

Colored poster board from the dollar store blocked light from my halide being mounted high up over a shallow tank. Used black to match my fixture and black tape to hold it on.

If not that a canopy is best.

tc2007 · 02/23/2017, 09:53 AM

I already have a 10" canopy with the Radion mounted on top of the roof outside and the light goes through the hole. I don't have a way to lower the Radion in the hole, if I did I wouldn't need the shade. The RMS stand is about an inch or so short of being usable. I also like the extra height as it helps disperse the light further.

Also like the idea of the posterboard. The $ store has plenty of stuff that's usable in this scenario. Will take a look there this weekend.

02/19/2017, 08:55 PM	#1
tc2007 Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Midwest Posts: 867	Blocking Ecotech Radion LED glare How do you go by blocking the intense light that goes into my eyes while sitting, walking etc. Right now I am using some paper but that's quite ghetto. __________________ 80G Rimless + 2X AI Prime 26 HD + MP40QD + MP10QD

02/20/2017, 12:06 PM	#4
tc2007 Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Midwest Posts: 867	@Annap729 Ideally I would like a plastic "boundary" that fits snug on the bottom. Willing to pay $10-15 including shipping for it assuming it is a permanent and a durable solution. __________________ 80G Rimless + 2X AI Prime 26 HD + MP40QD + MP10QD

02/21/2017, 02:10 PM	#5
hllywd Premier World Traveler Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,293	An aluminum light shield that extends an inch or so below the light? I don't have Radions, but noticed the issue on some a couple weeks ago. It could be mounted with some double sided tape or maybe Velcro. I've been thinking the same thing for my Kessils since I took them out of my canopy. __________________ "The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it..." J.M. Barrie Current Tank Info: 210 AGA RR, Apex, 3x Kessil A360W & 2x 80W T5s, GEO 618 Ca Rx, BM220 CS2 skimmer, Tunze 6100s, 42" ETSS/AE Tech refugium/sump

02/21/2017, 03:02 PM	#8
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Make a fake canopy of pine and flexible laminate: sits on the rim of the tank, provides shielding but top remains open except for bracing. This is one on a 50 gallon Oceanic. The top the vase is sitting on is a thin piece of laminate too, because we don't need the open top on that freshwater. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

02/21/2017, 08:05 PM	#12
hllywd Premier World Traveler Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,293	There isn't that much heat. The items I mention should provide a "permanent" solution. It wouldn't take to much skill for it to look professional. You could powder coat it if your wanted to, but I'd say that's not necessary. __________________ "The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it..." J.M. Barrie Current Tank Info: 210 AGA RR, Apex, 3x Kessil A360W & 2x 80W T5s, GEO 618 Ca Rx, BM220 CS2 skimmer, Tunze 6100s, 42" ETSS/AE Tech refugium/sump

02/19/2017, 09:08 PM	#2
rocsec1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Medina oh Posts: 1,782	I had that problem with my first tank so my second has a canopy

02/20/2017, 04:32 AM	#3
Annap729 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 76	Haha I JUST researched this same problem and am doing the same booger-rigged solution. I think it's called light pollution, but I could be wrong. Either way I suspect we could make a design and someone could 3D print? I've not seen a commercially available solution to date. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

02/21/2017, 02:14 PM	#6
Dealseer Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 241	I have this issue with my 360WE's. I was starting to think I was the only one since I've never seen this talked about. Following along.

02/21/2017, 07:38 PM	#9
Annap729 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 76	Yes, the glare drives me nuts. All you really need is a small 4-6" wide shade on three sides that is about 3" tall to remove the bulk of the light pollution and sight of the glaring LED's. The gen 4 seems worse with the new lenses. Do we have any reefers out there with a 3D printer? I'd pay $30-40 for a solution Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

02/21/2017, 07:49 PM	#11
Annap729 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 76	Bahahahahahahha does it hold up to heat? Shouldn't it be powder coated? I'm not overthinking it-i have a piece of paper addressing the issue right now. I'm looking for a permanent solution. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

02/22/2017, 03:27 AM	#13
Bagabaga Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 517	Colored poster board from the dollar store blocked light from my halide being mounted high up over a shallow tank. Used black to match my fixture and black tape to hold it on. If not that a canopy is best.

02/23/2017, 09:53 AM	#14
tc2007 Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Midwest Posts: 867	I already have a 10" canopy with the Radion mounted on top of the roof outside and the light goes through the hole. I don't have a way to lower the Radion in the hole, if I did I wouldn't need the shade. The RMS stand is about an inch or so short of being usable. I also like the extra height as it helps disperse the light further. Also like the idea of the posterboard. The $ store has plenty of stuff that's usable in this scenario. Will take a look there this weekend. __________________ 80G Rimless + 2X AI Prime 26 HD + MP40QD + MP10QD