The real Black Box light study

[dantimdad]

Yes they are and they are also a very good light.

They may be assembled here but I have seen inside of one. The parts are made overseas.

No one is saying they aren't good quality. As a matter of fact, I am saying just being made in China doesn't make them lower quality. That was the whole point of my statement. People use made in China to say it's junk when that is a false statement.

 

[D.train]

What’s bad about 470nm?

 

[Jay Norris]

No, please don't take it apart! LOL!

Although I would love to get a look under the hood of one.

:)

I would to, but until there is problem and after the warranty runs out I will not touch it.

 

[dantimdad]

I would to, but until there is problem and after the warranty runs out I will not touch it.

I agree. It's one thing for me to crack open a sub $100 light. Another thing entirely for yours. BTW, if I were to buy an expensive light, after seeing them in person on Brew12's 187, I would get the Mitras. They are just plain slick if you ask me.

 

[Kampo]

What’s bad about 470nm?

nothing but most fixtures have too much of it.

 

[dantimdad]

nothing but most fixtures have too much of it.

Correct. The annoying, washed out Windex Blue is from too much 470nm.

 

[theatrus]

Correct. The annoying, washed out Windex Blue is from too much 470nm.

You’ll find a lot more “windex blue” tanks in the EU, at least I have in the past. Seems to be a taste difference across the Atlantic. Probably a compromise to hit both markets.

I prefer the deeper blue myself.

 

[Manose]

What most people are going to have to realize is that because something is made in China does not mean it is inferior. The basis of this study was to show that there are more REAL options out there than
what many currently regard as the go to lights.
So many haters out there spread misinformation and untruths that place all Chinese lights in the same category and that is just shameful. I will continue this study until we have no more lights to test, or
the "Big Guys" force my removal from R2R.
End of Rant

Back on topic-
I got a new light to test as it came in a day earlier than expected. I will take some pictures here in a little while so we can check it out together.

 

[dantimdad]

Oh cool! The one you messaged about?

 

[Manose]

Oh cool! The one you messaged about?

Yep that it the one!! It looks really cool !! I am getting ready to take some pics and have them uploaded shortly.

 

[dantimdad]

NICE!

See, the problem with seeing some of these in person is I want them all. LOL!

 

[Manose]

NICE!

See, the problem with seeing some of these in person is I want them all. LOL!

These will be the first of the Chinese lights with Cree led's. I must admit that doing this has made me want all kinds of things ;Wacky

 

[That Crusso Kid]

I will continue this study until we have no more lights to test, or
the "Big Guys" force my removal from R2R.

In my opinion; they missed the window for removing you. This study has gained too much traction and attention. A good thing is that it is only going to gain more!

dang the torpedoes!

 

[That Crusso Kid]

And I just love when they take the liberty of changing the words I use. "Dang" is not a word use!

 

[Manose]

Here are the pictures of the new light we will test:

The lights are packed VERY well

The power supply

 

[dantimdad]

I think you already had that and hid it from me Saturday. ;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

That would be cool on a star wars themed tank. LOL!

 

[Manose]

I think you already had that and hid it from me Saturday. ;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

That would be cool on a star wars themed tank. LOL!

I wish that was the truth cause this thing looks sweet.
Here is where I purchased it:
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/New-Design-Dimmable-APP-Control-Fish_60824587857.html
It was 120$ + 33$shipping and got here in 4 days.
The fastest shipping on lights have been Noopsyche and these.

 

[Jay Norris]

I agree. It's one thing for me to crack open a sub $100 light. Another entirely for yours. BTW, if I were to buy an expensive light, after seeing them in person on Brew12's 187, I would get the Mitras. They are just plain slick if you ask me.

Yes, I think they are the best LED’s on the market.

 

[That Crusso Kid]

Here are the pictures of the new light we will test:

The lights are packed VERY well

The power supply

I think you already had that and hid it from me Saturday. ;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious

That would be cool on a star wars themed tank. LOL!

Star Wars!

Or if they were available in silver....

 

[dantimdad]

I wonder how many of those would have to ordered to tweak the spectrum?

They would be sweet with this:

Channel A : Cree White 2pcs

Channel B : Cree Royal blue 8pcs

Channel C : Cree Blue 1pcs

Channel D : Epileds Violet 7pcs

Channel E : cyan 1pcs

Channel F : mint 1pcs

Obviously with the channels mixed differently. Like the white, cyan and blue on one channel. Mint and a couple RB on another and so on...