Next Generation LED Lighting

[abcha0s]

Originally Posted by asmodeus

what are these units going for man

From what I understand, the lights are in limited distribution now - meaning that they are being installed locally so that the manufacturer can control the environment. I believe they are set for general distribution this coming week, but I haven't got final confirmation. I have a light on order and I was told that it would ship next week.

The retail price is $1099USD per module + shipping. The lights require a $99 wifi adapter to interface with your PC for programming.

It may be possible to arrange introductory group buy pricing, but I don't have any details on this yet either.






- Brad

[Skimmerking]

so 3 K for 3 of them

[cale262]

Originally Posted by abcha0s

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It may be possible to arrange introductory group buy pricing, but I don't have any details on this yet either...

- Brad

I'd be down for one...maybe two.

[cale262]

Originally Posted by abcha0s

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It may be possible to arrange introductory group buy pricing, but I don't have any details on this yet either...

- Brad

Originally Posted by cale262

I'd be down for one...maybe two.

Anything new develop here?

[abcha0s]

Next Gen - Next Generation ReefTech LEDs.

Small companies adapt to market trends very quickly. Check this out! - Awesome.

NEBULA - One LED Board - Think Nano Tanks!







DEFIANT - Two LED Boards







NEW PROMETHUS - Four LED Boards

[Bblinks]

Originally Posted by abcha0s

Next Gen - Next Generation ReefTech LEDs.

Small companies adapt to market trends very quickly. Check this out! - Awesome.

NEBULA - One LED Board - Think Nano Tanks!







DEFIANT - Two LED Boards







NEW PROMETHUS - Four LED Boards

Finally, I guess the cat's out of the bag. These units are amazing looking with awesome power and controllability.

[es355lucille]

Hi Brad. Where do we find information on this new generation light? I did a quick search on google....and came up with very little. Any pricing? Thanks in advance.

Brad

[abcha0s]

Originally Posted by editour2

Are those par readings with or without focal lenses?

Hi Editour

Sorry I didn't get the chance to respond to your PM. I will try to answer your question here.

The PAR values are without optics (focal lenses). ReefTech along with Pacific Sun and Vertex have all gone the no optic route.

Optics are used to increase the light intensity by focusing the light. This has the benefit of increasing efficiency but has the disadvantage of creating a spotlight effect.

The question is - do you really need to increase the efficiency? The answer in my opinion is "no". The lights are already efficient enough and generate enough PAR to keep even the most light demanding corals, so there is no point to the use of optics.

It could be said that optics allow you to reduce the power consumption of the fixture, but the savings is not significant and you may need more LEDs to cover your tank, so any savings in power is likely lost.

For larger tanks, optics impede the ability of the light to spread across the tank.

In my opinion, optics are remnants from the days of 1W LEDs. With the more powerful and more efficient LEDs, they are not necessary nor desired.

BTW - Thanks for posting. When you get your lights please let us know what your experience and opinion is. There are lots of us here that are very interested in hearing more about the lights. We hope you will come back to update us.

- Brad

[cale262]

Originally Posted by abcha0s

Next Gen - Next Generation ReefTech LEDs.

Small companies adapt to market trends very quickly. Check this out! - Awesome.

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NEW PROMETHUS - Four LED Boards

Not the same but still saxxy...

[Bblinks]

Yeah, it has finally arrived. I think I am more excited than you are. I can't wait till you set it up. Whats your thoughts so far comparing the 2 units?