Kessil a360x intensity - limitation?

[Yehuda Dana]

Do Kessil a360x have intensity limitation per time?
I mean, can I run it with 100% light intensity for most of the light time (lets say, for example, 8 out of 10 hours of light)?
Can it damage the LEDs?

 

[Bpb]

Others may chime in. They definitely don’t like getting too warm. No leds do really. But they will be reduced in lifespan if run at 100%. I max my overall intensity at 70% and add par through supplemental lighting. Mine are still trucking at about 2 years of age, but I seem to read more kessil failures than other brands. Likely due to quality of components on the chip boards and thermal management

 

[areefer01]

Do Kessil a360x have intensity limitation per time?

No. You can set the intensity and duration. It is up to the hobbyist.

I mean, can I run it with 100% light intensity for most of the light time (lets say, for example, 8 out of 10 hours of light)?

Yes, you can.

Can it damage the LEDs?

Proper care should be given to any light regardless of brand. Kessil a360x FAQ below. I'd also recommend that you read their documentation and/or manual.

Frequently Asked Questions | Kessil LED

Browse below for answers to commonly asked questions.

kessil.com

 

[Sdot]

I have 3 Kessils over my reef (A500x X 2 + A360x X1) I run them 100% to add shimmer and for color and spectrum enhancements... to my orpheks; no issue thus far. Its been a few years.

 

[A_Blind_Reefer]

I ran ap700s at 100% ten hours a day for years. Heat and moisture are your only worries. Keep them dry, free of salt creep, and vacuum or blow out the fan/heat sink and you’ll be fine. Realistically, expect five to seven years of use, most leds say 50,000 hours or so, and you’ll probably be looking at replacing them as the intensity and spectrum have most likely declined a bit. I’ve been running my a500xs at full power since I upgraded.

 

[nuxx Verified Sponsor]

Yup ran mine at 100% throughout the day with no issue for years.