Very Cool LED's!!!

viperfish · #1 04-26-2010, 04:36 AM

This might be the way to go for SPS.

http://pacificsunusa.com/?page_id=492

Has anyone seen any reviews on these?

abcha0s · #2 04-26-2010, 04:58 AM

I am also interested.

Zoaelite · #3 04-26-2010, 04:31 PM

Wow the level of control on that feature is unbelievable! Prices is a little steep though, I think we will be seeing a large increase in the number of LED reefs shortly.
Levi

Ron99 · #4 04-26-2010, 05:17 PM

Looks decent but pricey. Would want to see an independent test with PAR measurements to see penetration at depth as I don't see any optics. Also it doesn't look big at about 14" x 8" so I would also want to see coverage as any decent sized tank will need more units (at least the slave units are slightly cheaper). So let's guess one master unit and two slave units for a 48" tank and you're looking at $3000. I honestly don't know why the costs have to be that high. The cost of the LEDs has come down greatly in the last few years.

The various lighting options would not be hard to do with LEDS. Just needs a computer programmer to set it all up. No magic there but it is nice to have all the options.

viperfish · #5 04-26-2010, 05:46 PM

I emailed them on the optics thing and they are available for all Cree LED's but have to be purchase as an extra. I think they should be included for the price they are asking. I just think the whole bluetooth thing is so cool, you can sit in your chair and configure the lights wirelessly.

Gaffer · #6 04-26-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by medhatreefguy

I emailed them on the optics thing and they are available for all Cree LED's but have to be purchase as an extra. I think they should be included for the price they are asking. I just think the whole bluetooth thing is so cool, you can sit in your chair and configure the lights wirelessly.

I understand the rationale for not including the optics because everyone would want different setups. Cree optics are pretty cheap any way.

Andrew

StirCrazy · #7 04-27-2010, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by medhatreefguy

I emailed them on the optics thing and they are available for all Cree LED's but have to be purchase as an extra. I think they should be included for the price they are asking. I just think the whole bluetooth thing is so cool, you can sit in your chair and configure the lights wirelessly.

the problem with that is you also have to know what spacing the LEDs are on the fixture or when you order your optics you might order some that require to tight of a spacing and creat a bunch of min spotlights.

Steve

abcha0s · #8 04-26-2010, 06:46 PM

I found this link particularily interesting as it show PAR values.

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...eds-stock.html

There is a link to an Advanced Aquarist article. The article does not review this specific brand of LED lighting but has similar PAR tables that can be used as a comparison.

ScubaSteve · #9 04-26-2010, 07:10 PM

Very cool indeed. Tons of light but tons of pesos.

Ron99 · #10 04-26-2010, 07:28 PM

looks promising but would still like to see PAR readings higher in the tank as well. Might still be a big drop off outside the center of the tank with only the one light unit.