OceanRevive LED's?

[MizTanks]

Anyone running these lights? What do you think? I'm very interested :)
Arctic-T247 LED Aquarium Light_Aquarium LED_OCEANREVIVE LED (http://www.oceanrevivellc.com/goods.php?id=19)

[MizTanks]

Bump please!

[dputt88]

just want to point out that these dont have a dimming option, you can get essentially the same thing for less money. my reefbreeders cost me $250 and have a programmable timer that can hold 4 programs at once, one that will include timed dimming for sunrise and sunset.

[Tom@HaslettMI]

The specs say "Adjustable/dimmable" and "controlled by a built-in-timer" so I think you may be good there.

Here are my concerns

There is no mention of LED brand (Cree, bridgelux, ect)
The max power is 120 watts for 48 LEDs, so max each 3watt LED is only getting 2.5 watts
It gives coverage area but no PAR measurements or even what degree the optics are


These may all be non-issues but if I were you I would be sure to get feedback from someone who has actually owned/used one. Which is probably the intent of this thread!

Tom

[MizTanks]

But on a tank with a depth of 18" I would be getting good par anyways right? Depending how high I hang em?
I like the remote and digital timer :)
I am afraid-lol. There's no way I'm spending more then this on LED's. Especially without knowing if I'll like em or not.
I'm trying to keep my upgrade under $500. I don't NEED the lights, but my T5's are 3yrs old but would fit a 45 cube. With a lil room extra for stunners :)

[dputt88]

i meant that they will not dim on a timer, sorry i didnt clearify. from what i understand about these is that they will turn on and off to the set intensity, they will not dim on a gradient via timer.

also is good that they are using 3w LEDs and only giving them 2.5w when running at 100%, it extends the life of the LED and many brands do this

[MizTanks]

That's ok. Me & my corals are used to the plain ole on en off method anyways. Lol

[MizTanks]

There's been a great bit of conversation and reviewing going on about these lights. One reefer even took a Par meter to them. Although he didn't say exactly at what depth the reading was taken the numbers showed 640-680 so I'm going to assume that's close if not at the surface. Still the reviews are great and plentiful. For the $199 asking price (shipped) of a remote controlled dimming unit, I'm pretty sure this is the unit for me. Unless someone out there has something better? They also have 90 degree optics. Either way I can use this on my present 26g and it will also be plenty of light for a 45 cube :) WOOT WOOT Miz going LED!!

[dputt88]

i dont doubt in the least that it will be enough power. my reefbreeders never go past 60% on my 90 gal. 120w in LED is a lot. and the 90 degree optics will be great for a cube. as mentioned before the only thing i can recommend its the reefbreeders photon 16.

[MizTanks]

i dont doubt in the least that it will be enough power. my reefbreeders never go past 60% on my 90 gal. 120w in LED is a lot. and the 90 degree optics will be great for a cube. as mentioned before the only thing i can recommend its the reefbreeders photon 16.

I'look those up thanks :)

[jimsflies]

Jamie you should just make your own... I know you can handle it. Then you'll know how to fix it if it ever needs it and know that good leds went into the build.

[MizTanks]

Jamie you should just make your own... I know you can handle it. Then you'll know how to fix it if it ever needs it and know that good leds went into the build.

Just the thought gives me a case of the nerves-lol. Honestly I can't afford to make mistakes.