AliExpress A8SE Reef Light

Am I missing something? You can get used real xr30s that actually work and have wifi, or you can pay a little more for this headache and less light? What is the appeal?
 
Am I missing something? You can get used real xr30s that actually work and have wifi, or you can pay a little more for this headache and less light? What is the appeal?

Not sure what xr30 are worth where you're from, but they are 1/4 of the price of new xr30 and at least half the price of a used one here. They do have wifi and have been upgraded from my understanding, so curious to see how they perform. The new ones are 240w so wouldn't think it's less light?
 
I can find xr30s for around 300 and they need no thermal grease, new boards, the blue channel isnt maybe gone, and I know for sure the spectrums are proven coral growers. Or I can buy this, have no idea what I get, prob have to fix it twice, get no support, and then buy another light in 4 months? Cool, go ahead and play the lotto, maybe kill some corals, waste a bit of time. Like I said, im missing some thing
 
I can find xr30s for around 300 and they need no thermal grease, new boards, the blue channel isnt maybe gone, and I know for sure the spectrums are proven coral growers. Or I can buy this, have no idea what I get, prob have to fix it twice, get no support, and then buy another light in 4 months? Cool, go ahead and play the lotto, maybe kill some corals, waste a bit of time. Like I said, im missing some thing
Well, new XR30's are like $700 wholesale. So buying one of these for $200 is still a good deal. But, no one is forcing you to try them.
 
I was going to be running the profile that they did on BRS that gives optimal color and proper spectrum. I am using that same one they listed for the blades
 
I can find xr30s for around 300 and they need no thermal grease, new boards, the blue channel isnt maybe gone, and I know for sure the spectrums are proven coral growers. Or I can buy this, have no idea what I get, prob have to fix it twice, get no support, and then buy another light in 4 months? Cool, go ahead and play the lotto, maybe kill some corals, waste a bit of time. Like I said, im missing some thing
Those are G4s for that price and are, what, maybe 7 years old? Don't get me wrong they are great lights. I am running two of them. But buying one of those for $300 just doesn't seem like the best option. Those lights are on borrowed time.
 
I can find xr30s for around 300 and they need no thermal grease, new boards, the blue channel isnt maybe gone, and I know for sure the spectrums are proven coral growers. Or I can buy this, have no idea what I get, prob have to fix it twice, get no support, and then buy another light in 4 months? Cool, go ahead and play the lotto, maybe kill some corals, waste a bit of time. Like I said, im missing some thing
At that point the xr30 probably has close to 10,000 hours on it and is still twice the price of the a8se.
 
Does anyone know what the "MOON" button does in the app?
 
Hi reef2reef. I can’t decide between the A8se Max 2 vs the A8 Pro 2. Currently the A8se comes out to $242 shipped with the light mount and the Pro is $366. Is it worth the extra cost for the pro version?
 
I've always wondered the same! Running 5x X30 Blue's here and have never been able to figure out what this actually does...
The app is used for different products and lights, the moon button is for the moon lights some of these fixtures have. What I found strange is the A8 has the pads for the LEDs but they're not installed. I'm guessing it due to lack of a channel for them.
 
Hi reef2reef. I can’t decide between the A8se Max 2 vs the A8 Pro 2. Currently the A8se comes out to $242 shipped with the light mount and the Pro is $366. Is it worth the extra cost for the pro version?
sounds like the place you looked at is a little higher in price.
I ordered my DMP10 from here and I just ordered the A8se II Blue with stand bracket and it was 270 shipped. the light before taxes alone is only 185 from them
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...st_main.5.24451802OQZcfz&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa
 
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Yup! It’s 8 channels as advertised.
There’s also an option within the Chinese configuration to download user profiles. I’m currently running the Darden schedule
How can I find these user loaded settings? I changed language to Chinese and clicked lots of things but couldn't find them.
 
How can I find these user loaded settings? I changed language to Chinese and clicked lots of things but couldn't find them.
Change to Chinese and Scroll to bottom of APP on the lighting schedule page, it's the green button all the way to the right.
 
Anyone know how to update AIPAI Android app version 2.1.0 to 2.3.8? As soon as I open the app. It prompts the update to 2.3.8. It downloads the package and nothing happens. I made sure my device allowed unknown sources to allow the download to happen.
 
Hi reef2reef. I can’t decide between the A8se Max 2 vs the A8 Pro 2. Currently the A8se comes out to $242 shipped with the light mount and the Pro is $366. Is it worth the extra cost for the pro version?
Look around and you should find a lower price. They have gone up, but $185 free shipping will get you the a8se max. Mine was $125 on black friday.
 
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Does anyone know if these will fit on any rails? I initially thought they were made to fit onto the Radion rail, but they seem like they are just for their arm mount.
I rigged mine up with those mounts on the HMS rail. I just had to drill out the center whole a bit and do alittle DIY bolt cutting to get it to like up good but it works
 
sounds like the place you looked at is a little higher in price.
I ordered my DMP10 from here and I just ordered the A8se II Blue with stand bracket and it was 270 shipped. the light before taxes alone is only 185 from them
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...st_main.5.24451802OQZcfz&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

That’s the seller I was looking at but was planning to get the mount. Without the mount and a coupon applied it’s $180 total shipped with tax. I think I’m going to jump on the a8se version since it comes out almost 1/2 price of the pro version. People seem to be happy with the SE version.
 
Anyone know how to update AIPAI Android app version 2.1.0 to 2.3.8? As soon as I open the app. It prompts the update to 2.3.8. It downloads the package and nothing happens. I made sure my device allowed unknown sources to allow the download to happen.
I have the same thing and actually now I've been playing with the app my lights are playing up. One seems to have set to correct program but blue light on top constantly flashing. Other light now not setting to any program I try to do and blue light on top flashing. Really wish they'd work on making a better app as it's all over the shop.
 
Am I missing something? You can get used real xr30s that actually work and have wifi, or you can pay a little more for this headache and less light? What is the appeal?
What headache and less light? Lights amazing and massive par
 

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