Lumen bar v2 controller.

[Tonycass12]

Ive got a 36" blue/uv hybrid lumen bar thats started to strobe if it goes over 50% intensity. Ive swapped the controller with my other lumen bar and the problem follows it. Is there any way to get a replacement controller for these?

 

[PPBlimpy]

I do not have experience with these but have seen LED strobe at higher rates when power supply is failing or accidentally used a lower amperage PS.

Is there a seperate power supply you can swap between or is it built into the controller?

 

[Tonycass12]

I do not have experience with these but have seen LED strobe at higher rates when power supply is failing or accidentally used a lower amperage PS.

Is there a seperate power supply you can swap between or is it built into the controller?

Interesting I'll try swapping the power supply and seeing if the problem chases that. I was just swapping them after the controller last time I tried. Thanks for the tip!

 

[PPBlimpy]

Hopefully that’s the problem. Then just find the specs on the PS and order a replacement that match the amp, volt and plug type off Amazon.

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

I agree with that assessment, it is most likely the power supply. You can verify by swapping over the power supply from the other light.

You can find replacement power supplies here: https://reefbreeders.com/products/lumenbar-v2-power-supply

 

[Brian_68]

I have 2 v1 lumenbars and 1 V2 and both the V1 power supplies have failed, and the V2 now makes a loud buzzing. Seems to be a common occurrence and failure with the Lumenbars.

 

[Tonycass12]

I have 2 v1 lumenbars and 1 V2 and both the V1 power supplies have failed, and the V2 now makes a loud buzzing. Seems to be a common occurrence and failure with the Lumenbars.

The fix for me was just swapping out the power supply and things seem to be going better. I noticed my older power supply will cause a flicker at 100% output but thats all so far so im sure im on borrowed time for that one to be swapped.

 

[Brian_68]

The fix for me was just swapping out the power supply and things seem to be going better. I noticed my older power supply will cause a flicker at 100% output but thats all so far so im sure im on borro

That third lumenbar, a V2, did fail on me this week. Power supply tests good. The only one still working is the one I have in storage...... So disappointed in longevity and I only used them 4 hours a day.