Ecotech radion g5 knock off found!

[GHOSTLY]

Thinking of trying it out. Has anyone else?

 

[Acros]

So disappointed. Came here fully expecting a plug for the Neptune SKY...

That would be coralcare knockoffs.

 

[Mike konesky]

I'd try one out. The retail price is what a xr30 should be. The mark-up is nuts on their products. That's what happens when you get all your stuff made in China. Maybe ecotech should wait for knockoff app and copy it? It's gotta be better than mobius

 

[Manny’s Reef]

Anyone knock of a knockoff xr15?

 

[Shooter6]

I'd try one out. The retail price is what a xr30 should be. The mark-up is nuts on their products. That's what happens when you get all your stuff made in China. Maybe ecotech should wait for knockoff app and copy it? It's gotta be better than mobius

Absolutely agree with the pricing. Marketing and bandwagoning has made ecotech rich!
It's even funnier that the price of the xr30 continues to increase, and now these hit the market.
These lead me to believe that the g5 are really being produced over seas in Chinese factories, and sold as being made here.

 

[Shooter6]

About 45min into the vid xr15 g5 copy....

 

[oreo54]

Absolutely agree with the pricing. Marketing and bandwagoning has made ecotech rich!
It's even funnier that the price of the xr30 c awwontinues to increase, and now these hit the market.
These lead me to believe that the g5 are really being produced over seas in Chinese factories, and sold as being made here.

The g5's aren' t " sold as made in the US".
If you have any company written proof saying this then THAT would be am isdue.

 

[Shooter6]

The g5's aren' t " sold as made in the US".
If you have any company written proof saying this then THAT would be am isdue.

No I do not have any. Based this comment off what some radion fan boys have claimed as a bragging point. I am sure you have seen as many post by radion users as I have talking about how they won't buy any Chinese made light because of politics and then say how radions are made in the u.S.
So that is where I am gathering the info for that post!

 

[Shooter6]

The g5's aren' t " sold as made in the US".
If you have any company written proof saying this then THAT would be am isdue.

I dont know why my response didn't post, but I'll say it again. That post was based off the radion fan boys who post about how they would never buy Chinese products due to political reasons. And say that radions are U.S. built products. So that is where my post is based from.

 

[Shooter6]

Don't know what they mean lol

 

[Shooter6]

Well it looks like thar app is got the same type of controls as the g5. Runs on 2.4g btw.

 

[Shooter6]

Vid shows the slider changing the intensity levels.

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

Most of these types of products are made by a handful of Chinese companies. Then they are resold by "trading companies". No magic here. FYI, almost all of the popular advertised glass aquariums are made by the same Chinese company. Lights also. Our company purchases several components from Chinese companies including our own lighting. Yes, going direct can save you a lot. But beware the "China surprise". Getting something other than what was expected. Unlike Walmart, returns are not possible. For those of you who want to go down the rabbit hole, below is a trusted source for high quality lightjng. Do so with eyes open. You can PM me for other trusted sources for other components such as skimmers pumps etc. But I think you are better off supporting your local sources. Be prepared to be pleasantly surprised or burned to a crisp.

 

[Shooter6]

Most of these types of products are made by a handful of Chinese companies. Then they are resold by "trading companies". No magic here. FYI, almost all of the popular advertised glass aquariums are made by the same Chinese company. Lights also. Our company purchases several components from Chinese companies including our own lighting. Yes, going direct can save you a lot. But beware the "China surprise". Getting something other than what was expected. Unlike Walmart, returns are not possible. For those of you who want to go down the rabbit hole, below is a trusted source for high quality lightjng. Do so with eyes open. You can PM me for other trusted sources for other components such as skimmers pumps etc. But I think you are better off supporting your local sources. Be prepared to be pleasantly surprised or burned to a crisp.

Absolutely. The reefbreeders in that link are the same ones sold under the reefbreeders name. They are all produced by evergrow, and Logan gets a batch relabeled as reefbreeders instead of ever grow.

Instead of just bashing the g5 copy I asked the seller questions that were brought up here by others about the app.

If I were to order one I'd use it over a coral qt tank. In all honesty the chances of it being able to burn down your house are very minimal.
I take that with the same skepticism I do about the black box burning houses down.

 

[Hooz]

Absolutely. The reefbreeders in that link are the same ones sold under the reefbreeders name. They are all produced by evergrow, and Logan gets a batch relabeled as reefbreeders instead of ever grow.

Reefbreeders also warranties the lights themselves, so they mark them up some. A small price to pay for having a longer warranty, supported by an American company.

 

[Shooter6]

Reefbreeders also warranties the lights themselves, so they mark them up some. A small price to pay for having a longer warranty, supported by an American company.

That warranty does nothing for the supposedly Chinese light fire risk though.

 

[Shooter6]

A+ A8 S Reef Aquarium LED Light Full Spectrum

Brand: A+ Model: A8 S Type: Reef aquarium LED light Full spectrum LED light Aluminum alloy Intelligent temperature control You can control multiple lights using the APP Manufacturer warranty: 12 months

www.aquariumlowcost.com

Cheaper price at 377.00 plus about 40.00 shipped with mounting bracket included from a reputable seller.

 

[Hugster78]

Yes, let's continue to support companies that provide absolutely nothing to the hobby. No innovation. No R&D. Very little, if any, support when you need it.

Rewarding thieves isn't on the top of my list personally. Just go get the Viparspectra Black Box and be done if you want "budget conscious" lights

How are they thieves?? Please explain

 

[bnord]

Lol still a lot of money for a gamble. 500-600 per unit.

and I know there are some virulent complaints about EcoTech CS, but I have had nothing but great success with them if you are careful and document everything

 

[Big Smelly fish]

With the prices of major brand lighting I don’t blame people for buying cheap knockoffs. Prices have skyrocketed over the years and will continue.