Lumini new lights--150w Pixie 150 & 120w Asta 120

TheHarold · Aug 4, 2016

This product isn't supposed to be Beta, no?

Not working and random wires sticking out

Lumini Aqua System · Aug 4, 2016

TheHarold said:
Yep. Paid the discount rate for point of sale

Hello Harry, that's 2.4G signal wire, we make it stick out for steadier signal receival. It's beta version, later we'll shorten ththis signal wire. and may I ask why you say it's not working right? I guess you may not fully understand how to install it with controller?

Lumini Aqua System · Aug 4, 2016

11cmortarman said:
I was not aware that these lights were beta versions. following along

Many products may have flaw at the beginning, but for sure will be better. the 2.4 G signal wire is indeed affect the appearance. But we'll improve it soon. Waiting for a overall review from @TheHarold

Lumini Aqua System · Aug 4, 2016

Please allow me to clarify, beta version doesn't mean not good. We have improved this light for many times, it's a beta light for us every time we upgraded it.

TheHarold · Aug 4, 2016

Lumini Aqua System said:
Hello Harry, that's 2.4G signal wire, we make it stick out for steadier signal receival. It's beta version, later we'll shorten ththis signal wire. and may I ask why you say it's not working right? I guess you may not fully understand how to install it with controller?

I understand how it should work. One of the dials turns and the other doesn't, no light either way. The two mounting screws? One doesn't fit.

By the way everyone; they are using a strip LED rather than the ones advertised. @revhtree please look into this.

TheHarold · Aug 4, 2016

NeuroticAquatics said:
Have they responded?

They say here it's beta? That the wire sticking out is for signal. Doesn't explain why no light, not Cree LEDs (STRIP!), 1/2 mounting screws don't fit, zero instructions for manual use and an almost intelligible instruction for wifi, and why the fan is on but light does not work.

Lumini Aqua System · Aug 4, 2016

TheHarold said:
I understand how it should work. One of the dials turns and the other doesn't, no light either way. The two mounting screws? One doesn't fit.

By the way everyone; they are using a strip LED rather than the Cree ones advertised. @revhtree please look into this.

hi Harry, we never stated we use cree leds, we use bridgelux, Epistar, Semileds. http://www.luminiaqua.com/lumini-asta-120/lumini-asta-120-tech/

TheHarold · Aug 4, 2016

Lumini Aqua System said:
hi Harry, we never stated we use cree leds, we use bridgelux, Epistar, Semileds. http://www.luminiaqua.com/lumini-asta-120/lumini-asta-120-tech/

Right. I've used kessil. I've used Kelo. None of them have strip lights. Upon more inspection it appears you have covered the LEDs in clear and yellow silicon, why is this?

As of now the issue is that 1/2 dials do not turn (one does and the other just moves barely 90*) 1/2 mounting screws do not fit, and there is no light. Fan is running so I know it should be on.

TheHarold · Aug 4, 2016

I'm going to discuss this further with Lumini, but as of now the light does not function, mounting bracket's screw does not fit, no instructions for assembly and manual use, and incomplete instructions for the wifi controller. Non-functional upon delivery. I will update later with more information but as of now i would strongly recommend to hold off.

-TheHarold

Lumini Aqua System · Aug 4, 2016

TheHarold said:
Right. I've used kessil. I've used Kelo. None of them have strip lights. Upon more inspection it appears you have covered the LEDs in clear and yellow silicon, why is this?

As of now the issue is that 1/2 dials do not turn (one does and the other just moves barely 90*) 1/2 mounting screws do not fit, and there is no light. Fan is running so I know it should be on.

those clear chips are signal color leds, red, blue, green etc; chips with yellow silicon is cold white leds, this is new technology.
our COB cluster is defferent from both Kessil and Kelo, this design makes more uniform color, and color tempture. that's also why we say our emitting color is better.

Lumini Aqua System · Aug 4, 2016

TheHarold said:
They say here it's beta? That the wire sticking out is for signal. Doesn't explain why no light, not Cree LEDs (STRIP!), 1/2 mounting screws don't fit, zero instructions for manual use and an almost intelligible instruction for wifi, and why the fan is on but light does not work.

The dial may be pressed down during shipping, please pull it a bit out to loose it.
Regarding mounting screw, because it's plastic screw, so may have impurity, if we use iron screw then doesn't have this problem, but may damage your tank. you may need to push hard to install the screw.
we'll need to check all the screws before delivery, thank you for feedback

TheHarold · Aug 4, 2016

Lumini Aqua System said:
The dial may be pressed down during shipping, please pull it a bit out to loose it.
Regarding mounting screw, because it's plastic screw, so may have impurity, if we use iron screw then doesn't have this problem, but may damage your tank. you may need to push hard to install the screw.
we'll need to check all the screws before delivery, thank you for feedback

The light doesn't work. Just fans buzzing (louder than Kessil or Kelo btw).

I cannot provide a review of the Asta because there is no light. As in no illumination. Nothing to grow corals?

Me giving you an in depth review relied on that you would send me a functioning light. Even at the discounted rate the Asta has to provide light! This is DOA; dead on arrival. Does not work. Is there no quality control or testing before shipping?

Lumini Aqua System · Aug 4, 2016

there's 2 ways to check if it's a functional light.
1. please switch the intensity dials to the maximum, then switch the other dial from ch 1 to ch 4, then see if the light on. don't put the dial to stay in wifi channels.
2. please unplug the wifi controller box, then switch the dial to wifi channel, and see if the light on.
could u pls take a pic of the 2 dials? thanks

Lumini Aqua System · Aug 4, 2016

TheHarold said:
The light doesn't work. Just fans buzzing (louder than Kessil or Kelo btw).

I cannot provide a review of the Asta because there is no light. As in no illumination. Nothing to grow corals?

Me giving you an in depth review relied on that you would send me a functioning light. Even at the discounted rate the Asta has to provide light! This is DOA; dead on arrival. Does not work. Is there no quality control or testing before shipping?

there's 2 ways to check if it's a functional light.
1. please switch the intensity dials to the maximum, then switch the other dial from ch 1 to ch 4, then see if the light on. don't put the dial to stay in wifi channels.
2. please unplug the wifi controller box, then switch the dial to wifi channel, and see if the light on.
could u pls take a pic of the 2 dials? thanks

TheHarold · Aug 4, 2016

Intensity is between 50% and max. The dial will not turn to less than 50%. The other dial has been on channel 1.2.3.4 and I also tried wifi. The light WANTS to be on- I can hear the fan quite a bit, but there is no light from LEDs.

Right now I am taking the family for ice cream, but when I return in an hour I can get more photos for you.

Lumini Aqua System · Aug 4, 2016

The dial may be pressed down during shipping, too tight, so please pull it a bit out to loose it.
And it's normal for the fan to stay on with a low speed when light is off, we use PWM tech for better heat dissipation.

TheHarold · Aug 4, 2016

Lumini Aqua System said:
The dial may be pressed down during shipping, too tight, so please pull it a bit out to loose it.
And it's normal for the fan to stay on with a low speed when light is off, we use PWM tech for better heat dissipation.

Dial is movable now but still like almost stuck. I hear fan but still no light. Lumini do you think you could have sent a "dead" one by mistake?