Aquatic Life Debuts LED/T5HO Hybrid Mounting System Fixture Reef Hobbyists Have Been Waiting For!

[Peppe]

guys I read several users around who change the ballasts by mounting those of the Powermodule ati or others even more performing; can you give me explanations? aren't the ballasts of this hybrid structure very efficient?

 

[Goneaway562]

So I was going to wait for the wall mount to be released but figured I could just hang the 48in fixture from the ceiling. What do you suggest using as hardware for the 48in fixture with two XR15's and one XR30?

Thanks!

 

[siggy]

Hello Dave, I just returned from the website and I no longer see the parts section? Im looking for The T-nut studs for mounting the Hybrid fixture. I can get M6's but not sure if that's correct.
I also took a better look at the new one, I like the symmetrical look , should do well for those looking for a more designer Look.
thanks

 

[Kyl]

They are M5 thread on the T-slot bolts
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[javisaman]

I looked at the Red Sea LED today and it looks like you can remove the top of the LED and exchange out the screw to mount to our universal LED bracket. Our M4 screw threads into the heat sink no problem and it looks like you would need a screw length of 30 - 32 mm in length. Looking to see if I can locate a M4 screw with a 32 mm length and screw head diameter of around 7.9mm so that the cover could be reattached over the fan. One of the local stores did something similar and it looked pretty good. Will keep everyone updated.

Any update if the RedSea ReefLED can be mounted?

 

[siggy]

They are M5 thread on the T-slot bolts
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Thanks Kyl, any dimensions on the T ?

 

[Kyl]

Thanks Kyl, any dimensions on the T ?

My answer would take about 10 hours, @AquaticLifeProducts Dave could probably get that for you sooner.

 

[siggy]

@Kyl I may just grab these and wet grind the heads down to fit the channel, it's the head thickness im concerned with....m5 gives me no info

 

[Kyl]

They're not a standard size t slot bolt, I can tell you that. When I get home I can get the calipers out, since I can't find where I sent a message that had the dimensions. Dave is usually pretty quick with an answer if you PM.

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

Any update if the RedSea ReefLED can be mounted?

Other than what I was able to review with the Redsea sample I have not been able to narrow down an exact screw size. I had to give the sample back to the store. Photo of the local stores setup.

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

guys I read several users around who change the ballasts by mounting those of the Powermodule ati or others even more performing; can you give me explanations? aren't the ballasts of this hybrid structure very efficient?

Sorry for the late reply, the notifications don't seem to be coming to me. The ballast that we use are the HEP ballast. Last time I looked this was still the ballast used by ATI and others.

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

So I was going to wait for the wall mount to be released but figured I could just hang the 48in fixture from the ceiling. What do you suggest using as hardware for the 48in fixture with two XR15's and one XR30?

Thanks!

As long as you mount into a strong support a standard J hook for wood into your ceiling will be perfect. Some will use drywall mounts but that is personal preference on that. I try for wood, the suspension wires can slide the length of the fixture so that will allow some flexibility on placement of the wires above the fixture.

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

Thanks Kyl, any dimensions on the T ?

Hi Siggy, sorry for the delay. The originals are 7mm and the longer ones I have are 11mm. The square head is 6.6mm x 6.6mm.

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

Let me know which ones you need I can get them in the mail.

 

[siggy]

Hey I would appreciate that, I am doing a 80/20 and am going to mount the fixture directly to the extrusion. 11mm please @ 8 pc. BTW that pic with the redsea lights, It looks like you have plastic end caps on the light fixture?...... I was thinking about mounting each fixture independently of one another onto the 80/20 but would have to make end caps...I sometimes think too much Thanks

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

Will do, same address? Will be in the mail tomorrow.

They hybrid is still aluminum, the new corners on the Dimmable are injection molded plastic.....the rest is aluminum.

 

[Kyl]

Hey I would appreciate that, I am doing a 80/20 and am going to mount the fixture directly to the extrusion. 11mm please @ 8 pc. BTW that pic with the redsea lights, It looks like you have plastic end caps on the light fixture?...... I was thinking about mounting each fixture independently of one another onto the 80/20 but would have to make end caps...I sometimes think too much Thanks

I suggest you ask for 10, just in case you snap one, etc. I love having the fixture direct mounted, zero issues so far with mine (did an under over-head cabinet mount).

 

[AquaticLifeProducts]

I suggest you ask for 10, just in case you snap one, etc. I love having the fixture direct mounted, zero issues so far with mine (did an under over-head cabinet mount).

Funny, I sent 10! thinking a like...….

 

[Lowsingle]

Will the new light have white as a color option?

Thanks,
Darren

 

[Peppe]

Sorry for the late reply, the notifications don't seem to be coming to me. The ballast that we use are the HEP ballast. Last time I looked this was still the ballast used by ATI and others.

I don't know, but that's what I've read. now I have purchased 1 aquatic life hibrid 4x39w, and 2 Mitras LX 7204. can you tell me how to hook the 2 mitras to the structure?