EcoTech Marine Introduces the Radion XR30w LED Light - Page 2

danil · 09/07/2011, 05:46 PM

still too expensive

but keep it coming!

kahkah · 09/10/2011, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HaleMoana

At what height do these need to be mounted in order to achieve the 24x24 surface coverage that your claiming? That almost contradicts the "per 40 gallon" rule you are also stating.

Looking forward to more details!!

I'm curious about this also. I like the specs of the unit but am a little curious about the height it is required to be hung to achieve that coverage.

Has there been any information released in regards to height?

alexrex20 · 09/10/2011, 12:44 AM

JG1 · 09/10/2011, 07:16 AM

It's says they cover a 24"x24" area, but that mount mounts them to close together for two to cover a 48" length. If the spread is 1' off all sides then the clusters need to be 2' apart when mounted. They look more like they're 1' apart.

EcoTech Marine · 09/10/2011, 07:47 AM

24"x24" coverage can be easily had by mounting the light within 8" from the surface of the tank. The spread of the Radion is unmatched and a real asset to its platform.

Sorry I've been sparse on info guys, it's been a VERY busy few months and we're all at MACNA right now.

omen2001 · 09/10/2011, 10:36 AM

Alex can we get a front shot of ur tank?

GentlemanBean · 09/10/2011, 11:08 AM

Are there plans to add Radeon support to the Apex WXM module?

aleonn · 09/10/2011, 12:59 PM

Exciting news. Looks like I'd have to get at least 3 of these for a 6' 180 gallon tank.

omen2001 · 09/10/2011, 09:09 PM

The fan where it is wont it be sucking salt in as well? how does the fan work

ganjero · 09/11/2011, 08:37 AM

That uncovered USB Port is doomed for salt damage

Eurobeaner · 09/11/2011, 08:45 AM

Salt does not evaporate... Why does no-one understand this?

ganjero · 09/11/2011, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omen2001

Alex can we get a front shot of ur tank?

That is not his tank.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog...radion-preview

ganjero · 09/11/2011, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eurobeaner

Salt does not evaporate... Why does no-one understand this?

Where did I say salt evaporates? This is a saltwater environment and something place 8" away from saltwater is going to get salt on it.
Why does no-one reads what's written and stop assuming things?

omen2001 · 09/11/2011, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganjero

That is not his tank.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/blog...radion-preview

thanks

omen2001 · 09/11/2011, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eurobeaner

Salt does not evaporate... Why does no-one understand this?

i did not say if the salt was going to evaparoate into the light. I asked if the fan was going to SUCK in salt.

rtparty · 09/11/2011, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ganjero

Where did I say salt evaporates? This is a saltwater environment and something place 8" away from saltwater is going to get salt on it.
Why does no-one reads what's written and stop assuming things?

Ecotech reps claimed that there is no difference in humidity from the top of the fixture and the bottom.

I would like to know how salt or water is going to get to that USB port if it is 8" or more away? A fish might splash every once in a while but I wouldn't worry about it. I am also pretty sure you can go buy a USB cover that will cover it nicely.

rtparty · 09/11/2011, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omen2001

i did not say if the salt was going to evaparoate into the light. I asked if the fan was going to SUCK in salt.

If salt doesn't evaporate, how will this happen? I am honestly just curious, nothing more.

Salt must be present in the air for the fan to "suck" it in, correct?

LesMartin · 09/11/2011, 11:53 AM

I have a powermodule mounted 8" above the water line. After about a week the bottom of the powermodule is covered in salt splash from the Vortech generated surface water movement.

recife111 · 09/11/2011, 01:35 PM

When using fans on a led units will it not cause the unit to rust inside.
With a salt environment it does cause issues with hardware .

rtparty · 09/11/2011, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LesMartin

I have a powermodule mounted 8" above the water line. After about a week the bottom of the powermodule is covered in salt splash from the Vortech generated surface water movement.

I would lower the Vortechs in the tank then. I ran an ATI Sunpower 8" off my tank and cleaned it one time in 8 months because of minimal salt spots.

Just a thought. You have the Vortechs too high in the tank if they cause that kind of splashing.

solitude127 · 09/12/2011, 09:32 AM

I wonder where these are made? For that price tag, hopefully not China

solitude127 · 09/12/2011, 09:40 AM

one good thing about having the fan underneath, less dust.

this is me · 09/12/2011, 11:56 AM

Tim,
Is the Radion compatible with Profilux controller?

Texsun · 09/12/2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EcoTech Marine

24"x24" coverage can be easily had by mounting the light within 8" from the surface of the tank. The spread of the Radion is unmatched and a real asset to its platform.

Sorry I've been sparse on info guys, it's been a VERY busy few months and we're all at MACNA right now.

Do you think if raised a couple of more inches, coverage would be decent on a 30" tank?

pmrossetti · 09/12/2011, 04:48 PM

at a loss of par though.

09/10/2011, 07:16 AM	#29
JG1 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sicklerville, NJ 08081 Posts: 2,256	It's says they cover a 24"x24" area, but that mount mounts them to close together for two to cover a 48" length. If the spread is 1' off all sides then the clusters need to be 2' apart when mounted. They look more like they're 1' apart. __________________ -John Current Tank Info: 100g Rimless Starphire

09/10/2011, 07:47 AM	#30
EcoTech Marine RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 4,870	24"x24" coverage can be easily had by mounting the light within 8" from the surface of the tank. The spread of the Radion is unmatched and a real asset to its platform. Sorry I've been sparse on info guys, it's been a VERY busy few months and we're all at MACNA right now. __________________ Tim Marks President EcoTech Marine www.ecotechmarine.com If the above information doesn't help you, please contact us at 1-800-785-0338 ext. 2 or by e-mailing [email]support@ecotech

09/12/2011, 09:32 AM	#46
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	I wonder where these are made? For that price tag, hopefully not China __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

09/12/2011, 09:40 AM	#47
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	one good thing about having the fan underneath, less dust. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

09/12/2011, 11:56 AM	#48
this is me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: MA Posts: 4,074	Tim, Is the Radion compatible with Profilux controller? __________________ Nick When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $4.95 per minute. Current Tank Info: Miracle 360 gallons

09/07/2011, 05:46 PM	#26
danil Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 935	still too expensive but keep it coming!

09/10/2011, 12:44 AM	#28
alexrex20 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spring TX Posts: 145

09/10/2011, 10:36 AM	#31
omen2001 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19	Alex can we get a front shot of ur tank?

09/10/2011, 11:08 AM	#32
GentlemanBean Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 60	Are there plans to add Radeon support to the Apex WXM module?

09/10/2011, 12:59 PM	#33
aleonn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4,041	Exciting news. Looks like I'd have to get at least 3 of these for a 6' 180 gallon tank.

09/10/2011, 09:09 PM	#34
omen2001 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 19	The fan where it is wont it be sucking salt in as well? how does the fan work

09/11/2011, 08:37 AM	#35
ganjero saiperchémibatteilcorazon Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 4,027	That uncovered USB Port is doomed for salt damage

09/11/2011, 08:45 AM	#36
Eurobeaner Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 329	Salt does not evaporate... Why does no-one understand this?

09/11/2011, 11:53 AM	#43
LesMartin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: UK Posts: 471	I have a powermodule mounted 8" above the water line. After about a week the bottom of the powermodule is covered in salt splash from the Vortech generated surface water movement.

09/11/2011, 01:35 PM	#44
recife111 Moved On Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 386	When using fans on a led units will it not cause the unit to rust inside. With a salt environment it does cause issues with hardware .

09/12/2011, 04:48 PM	#50
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	at a loss of par though.

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