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Unread 09/13/2011, 11:24 PM   #101
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Video! looks like embed isn't working




I've preordered two units and I have a couple of questions.

1) What is the distance between the center of one led cluster on one fixture to the center of the parallel cluster on the 2nd fixture using the connected hanging kit? The hanging kit looks like it creates a fixed distance between the fixtures. Because of the spires in my tank, I need to make sure they are spread wide enough so that the far sides of the spires receive light.

2) How do the moonlights work? Do they follow the lunar cycle?

3 ) The app being used to control the lights at MACNA, is that available to the public?


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Unread 09/13/2011, 11:39 PM   #102
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Unread 09/14/2011, 01:02 AM   #103
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any suggestions for a tank-mount option?


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Unread 09/14/2011, 07:22 AM   #104
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OK, I was sitting in bed all night trying to figure out a solution for my tank. Assuming I can rotate each LED cluster 90 degrees in the hood (which looks possible from the exterior), would I be wrong in thinking I would narrow the beam pattern roughly 12" while picking up another foot length wise? It looks like each kidney shaped element has a 2' spread lengthwise and roughly 1' wide width wise? Is this a correct assumption?


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Unread 09/14/2011, 09:43 AM   #105
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any suggestions for a tank-mount option?
I hope EcoTech has something up their sleeve and don't mind me saying this.

Go to a supplier that carries the new Mazarra tank mount and hang the Radion from that somehow.

Just a thought.


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Unread 09/14/2011, 10:27 AM   #106
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Concerns with fan placement

Seems like the biggest concern/debate with this design is the placement of the fan. Any way we can see photos of the inside of the unit? How about a diagram of how air is moved through the unit?

This way, we can hopefully put this issue to rest.



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Unread 09/14/2011, 10:28 AM   #107
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Concerns with fan placement

Also, how are the heat sinks accessed for cleaning?



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Unread 09/14/2011, 10:32 AM   #108
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Here's what the inside looks like:




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Unread 09/14/2011, 10:35 AM   #109
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I hope EcoTech has something up their sleeve and don't mind me saying this.

Go to a supplier that carries the new Mazarra tank mount and hang the Radion from that somehow.

Just a thought.
i'd be happy with anything that doesnt require me to drill into my ceilings.


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Unread 09/14/2011, 10:41 AM   #110
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Thanks for the photo ReefRocker. Based on the photo, can one assume that the fans pulls air in, then pushes it over the heat sinks, which are on the back of the LED cluster (top of unit when placed over the tank)? I'm just wondering if the heat sinks will collect dust (reducing efficiency), or if the fan is strong enough to keep them relatively clean?


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Unread 09/14/2011, 10:55 AM   #111
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Thanks for the photo ReefRocker. Based on the photo, can one assume that the fans pulls air in, then pushes it over the heat sinks, which are on the back of the LED cluster (top of unit when placed over the tank)? I'm just wondering if the heat sinks will collect dust (reducing efficiency), or if the fan is strong enough to keep them relatively clean?
a can of compressed air would take care of that. Any fixture with fans has the potential to collect dust.


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Unread 09/14/2011, 11:10 AM   #112
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What I plan to do in terms of mounting the lights, is to build a canopy and insert the fixtures through the top routing the holes so that the fixture sits on a "lip" leaving the top portion out in order for air flow and access to the touch controls. I will most likely have a couple of fans in the canopy bringing in outside air so the fixture will always have fresh air. Hopefully works out in real life as it does in my head. :-)

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Unread 09/14/2011, 11:15 AM   #113
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Is the power supply for the Radion separate or is it somewhere inside the housing?


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Unread 09/14/2011, 11:25 AM   #114
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a can of compressed air would take care of that. Any fixture with fans has the potential to collect dust.
Are you saying just to shoot the compressed air into the unit? I'm thinking more along the lines of maintenance and what it would take to clean the heatsinks (removing the cover of the unit etc). Kinda like keeping a CPU clean.


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Unread 09/14/2011, 11:47 AM   #115
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Are you saying just to shoot the compressed air into the unit? I'm thinking more along the lines of maintenance and what it would take to clean the heatsinks (removing the cover of the unit etc). Kinda like keeping a CPU clean.
into the vents for the heatsinks. I imagine that they would collect less dust than something like the AI fixtures which would not only have to deal with sucking in dust, but dust settling in the heatsink just from drifting down. My AI fixtures are pretty clean after almost a year. I just checked them.


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Unread 09/14/2011, 01:02 PM   #116
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i'd be happy with anything that doesnt require me to drill into my ceilings.
how about these?

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


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Unread 09/14/2011, 01:07 PM   #117
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in a 27" deep tank with 1" of sand,at 8" above the water, can i keep clams on the sandbed?

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Unread 09/14/2011, 05:12 PM   #118
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Here's what the inside looks like:

That is what I called clean and simple


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Unread 09/14/2011, 05:55 PM   #119
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Is there any other site that has the video from vimeo?

vimeo site is being blocked at work and I want to show the video and I can not save it at home.


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Unread 09/14/2011, 08:11 PM   #120
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So considering that the software developed is for PC, me only owning Mac's will not allow me access to the software config side of these unit's?


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Unread 09/14/2011, 09:02 PM   #121
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pumarjr, you can still access the software using Bootcamp for your Mac.


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Unread 09/14/2011, 09:31 PM   #122
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Bootcamp and the purchase of windows. I know.


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Unread 09/14/2011, 09:55 PM   #123
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Will you guys be showcasing the Radion at Reef-A-Palooza?


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Unread 09/15/2011, 06:07 AM   #124
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when will it be available in Singapore?


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Unread 09/15/2011, 08:26 AM   #125
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Just want to let everyone know I'll be addressing questions later today or this afternoon.


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