Aqua Illumination - AI Sol - Special Offer

martinmcnally · #1 11-28-2011, 08:16 PM

Just got word that the black models shipped today. Should have them next week

Canuckgod420 · #2 11-28-2011, 10:10 PM

Do you need a seperate controller for each fixture? Or can you run muliples off each controller?

Thanks

martinmcnally · #3 11-28-2011, 10:11 PM

You don't need a controller at all for just on/off operation. However if you want dimming and such you need one controller for the lot, they get daisy chained together with a data cable.

Martin

Myka · #4 11-28-2011, 10:40 PM

Could you please enlighten me how the Sol doesn't get muddled with salt spray? The wires and plugins out the end don't seem protected at all. I am considering trying one out on my nano (black? cool!), but I'm just not understanding how the fixture stays clean with those heat sinks and plugins out in the open.

martinmcnally · #5 11-28-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Myka

Could you please enlighten me how the Sol doesn't get muddled with salt spray? The wires and plugins out the end don't seem protected at all. I am considering trying one out on my nano (black? cool!), but I'm just not understanding how the fixture stays clean with those heat sinks and plugins out in the open.

To be honest. I have never had any light fixture stay clean from salt spray so I doubt the SOL will be any exception. However I noticed all of their holes for data cables and power come filled with silicone to stop salt getting in there.

Myka · #6 11-28-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by martinmcnally

To be honest. I have never had any light fixture stay clean from salt spray so I doubt the SOL will be any exception. However I noticed all of their holes for data cables and power come filled with silicone to stop salt getting in there.

Silicone? Or di-electrode grease? It's just that the Sol looks like it will be a real pain in the butt to clean. This is the main thing holding me back from purchase. I do have an idea for custom acrylic case that won't hinder air flow, but that's probably another $100 to get it built. Or I could try DIY, but that's not the more brilliant idea.

Madreefer · #7 11-29-2011, 08:04 AM

You usually hang these fixtures about anywheres from 10-15" above the water level. I've had mine for about a month and a half and no spray what so ever. They're just as clean as when I first put up. Mesh top and alot of surface agitation to boot.