Clean the XR15 light?

[moorjames]

I noticed that one of my snails likes to clean my outlet for my return pump- and since I have it pointed to the surface of the water to help gas exchange- it'll sometimes splash water and I noticed that it might be hitting the light. Curious what is the best way to wipe the salt and dust off the light (LEDs) and also- do you guys perform maintenance on the light itself? I saw something about paper towel and alcohol- but curious if anybody has had experience with it

 

[T-J]

I have the diffusers on my Radions, so it makes cleaning really simple. I just pull them off (magnets attach them) and wipe them down with glass cleaner and a microfiber. The diffusers protect the LEDs from ever getting splashed.

Now, if someone can tell me how to vacuum the fan grill without pulling the light off the rail, that would be great! I don't have a vac attachment that's skinny enough to fit in there.

 

[Koh23]

Fine cloth and windows cleaner....

Of course, when lights are off, and cold....

 

[moorjames]

little concerned about using window cleaner since I probably won't take the light down to clean it- just looking to do a quick wipe unless I should be doing maintenance on it

 

[blaxsun]

Now, if someone can tell me how to vacuum the fan grill without pulling the light off the rail, that would be great! I don't have a vac attachment that's skinny enough to fit in there.

I use a swiffer to clean the fan grill. It's not as effective as vacuuming it, but it does get the worst of it.

 

[shakacuz]

i wish there was a more optimal way to clean the grill/"dust guard" on the prime without taking it apart.

 

[blaxsun]

i wish there was a more optimal way to clean the grill/"dust guard" on the prime without taking it apart.

I just vacuumed mine.

 

[moorjames]

I have a battery powered air duster I use every couple weeks to try and rid of dust and hair. Seems to work fine- though I haven't really checked the insides

 

[shakacuz]

I just vacuumed mine.

my ai prime fuge collects a residue on the grill presumably salt from the air(guess this counts as salt creep?), so i need to wipe it with something, but its between the cracks/holes making it tricky. vaccuming works for the dust, but not for the hardened salt.

 

[blaxsun]

my ai prime fuge collects a residue on the grill presumably salt from the air(guess this counts as salt creep?), so i need to wipe it with something, but its between the cracks/holes making it tricky. vaccuming works for the dust, but not for the hardened salt.

I disassembled mine once to do this (what a PITA).

 

[T-J]

little concerned about using window cleaner since I probably won't take the light down to clean it- just looking to do a quick wipe unless I should be doing maintenance on it

Not sure what your concern is. Just spray the cleaner onto the cloth and wipe. Don't spray onto the light.