I think GabeM is looking for actual power draw from a unit in use and not the manufacturer claimed usage. It seems there is a lot of dispcrepancy with CBB lights and advertised power usage vs what they actually pull while in use under full power.
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I think GabeM is looking for actual power draw from a unit in use and not the manufacturer claimed usage. It seems there is a lot of dispcrepancy with CBB lights and advertised power usage vs what they actually pull while in use under full power.
Thanks - rated power usage can vary greatly from actual usage. I have been trying to figure out how hard they are driving these LEDs as I am interested in buying them but I don't want a fixture that will last ~6 months due to being overdriven.I think GabeM is looking for actual power draw from a unit in use and not the manufacturer claimed usage. It seems there is a lot of dispcrepancy with CBB lights and advertised power usage vs what they actually pull while in use under full power.
My opinion is that they are not overdriving them. Plus, I don't run any of the channels at 100% on my 30x30x24 tank.
Now, mine setup has only been on two months so I can't speak for longevity. But, I have been building LED setups for years and these seem very well built.
Well I suppose I'll have to buy one to find out.
I think turning them 90deg is your best bet and do not worry as with that many lights there will not be any shadows.I didnt want to start a new thread, so I figured I will post here, as it is feedback thread. I just got 6 of these lights and am in planning stages for the aquarium. What I am not sure is how many fixtures should I use, and how to place them.
Tank is standard 120G 4X2X2. I dont think I can place all 6 one next to the other like this
(pic shamelessly borrowed from @Manose)
I could turn them by 90 degrees and most likely fit them all in, but not sure if that is the best idea. Something like this
Finally, i could go 2 rows of 3, however I am not sure if that is good use either.
Main issue with all 3 is that I have a center brace, and unfortunately it is not clear. It is big, black, solid brace, so no matter which way I go, i will have some shadowing because of it. Brace is 2.75 inches wide.
Any tips and help would be welcomed.
Thanks
I didnt want to start a new thread, so I figured I will post here, as it is feedback thread. I just got 6 of these lights and am in planning stages for the aquarium. What I am not sure is how many fixtures should I use, and how to place them.
Tank is standard 120G 4X2X2. I dont think I can place all 6 one next to the other like this
(pic shamelessly borrowed from @Manose)
I could turn them by 90 degrees and most likely fit them all in, but not sure if that is the best idea. Something like this
Finally, i could go 2 rows of 3, however I am not sure if that is good use either.
Main issue with all 3 is that I have a center brace, and unfortunately it is not clear. It is big, black, solid brace, so no matter which way I go, i will have some shadowing because of it. Brace is 2.75 inches wide.
Any tips and help would be welcomed.
Thanks
I would turn them 90 degrees and just use 4. 6 would probably be overkill on a 4x2
I didnt want to start a new thread, so I figured I will post here, as it is feedback thread. I just got 6 of these lights and am in planning stages for the aquarium. What I am not sure is how many fixtures should I use, and how to place them.
Tank is standard 120G 4X2X2. I dont think I can place all 6 one next to the other like this
I could turn them by 90 degrees and most likely fit them all in, but not sure if that is the best idea. Something like this
Finally, i could go 2 rows of 3, however I am not sure if that is good use either.
Main issue with all 3 is that I have a center brace, and unfortunately it is not clear. It is big, black, solid brace, so no matter which way I go, i will have some shadowing because of it. Brace is 2.75 inches wide.
Any tips and help would be welcomed.
Thanks
You could turn them down and run six. Very even coverage and the lights will last longer
I think even 4 on that tank is Overkill. But I could be wrong
Since I havent really been looking into lighting details too much, stupid question time: What are the downsides of running lights at lower power? I am guessing PAR will suffer, but what else?
As an extreme and very simple example, instead of running whites at 100% and everything else at 75%, run whites at 50% and everything else at 38%
Thanks