What's bright, purple, and just hit our loading dock?

Users Who Are Viewing This Thread (Total: 1, Members: 0, Guests: 1)

Bulk Reef Supply

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Jan 15, 2013
Messages
2,184
Reaction score
4,281
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Look what just landed!!! Coming soon to our site ;)

kessil h160.jpg
 

Skep18

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Feb 3, 2018
Messages
1,092
Reaction score
849
Location
Southeast US
Rating - 100%
1   0   0
Any cliff notes as to any improvements over the H380 as far as features go?

I get that half the light isn't half the price but at this price point, those prices seem pretty close. I was expecting it to be lower in comparison to the H380.

Nonetheless, anxious for more reviews!
 
OP
OP
Bulk Reef Supply

Bulk Reef Supply

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Jan 15, 2013
Messages
2,184
Reaction score
4,281
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Any cliff notes as to any improvements over the H380 as far as features go?

I get that half the light isn't half the price but at this price point, those prices seem pretty close. I was expecting it to be lower in comparison to the H380.

Nonetheless, anxious for more reviews!

The H160 is independently dimmable/adjustable in spectrum, as well as controllable via the H-Series Spectral Controller. The 380 isn't controllable, it only has off, bloom and grow settings.
 

Skep18

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Feb 3, 2018
Messages
1,092
Reaction score
849
Location
Southeast US
Rating - 100%
1   0   0
The H160 is independently dimmable/adjustable in spectrum, as well as controllable via the H-Series Spectral Controller. The 380 isn't controllable, it only has off, bloom and grow settings.

Thanks for the details. Given some real functionality improvements, the price comparison makes a bit more sense.

Thanks for keeping the community supplied and informed! Keep it up!
 

Bobcantbuild

New Member
View Badges
Joined
Jul 27, 2017
Messages
19
Reaction score
21
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
Did they add uv/ir? Like the h1200 Or is it just a update to the old purple/red/magenta grow lights they used to sell for “Tomatoes” .
 

Tam Ngo

New Member
View Badges
Joined
Jun 19, 2018
Messages
4
Reaction score
0
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
I just bought the H160 and connected it to my Apex. Does anyone know what the variable color percentages correspond to the Grow, Bloom etc settings?
 

Zack@BRS

Active Member
View Badges
Joined
Oct 6, 2017
Messages
119
Reaction score
191
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
@Tam Ngo Just spoke with Kessil to get an answer to this. According to them, the below percentages on the Apex should be pretty close (this is just an estimate because Apex is a third party controller).

20% Color = BLUE
40% Color = GROW
70% Color = BLOOM
100% Color = RED

Hope this helps!
 

Zack@BRS

Active Member
View Badges
Joined
Oct 6, 2017
Messages
119
Reaction score
191
Rating - 0%
0   0   0
@Silver14SS You may actually be able to get by with the H80 on that size. I've used that one on a similar size fuge area with good growth results. That said, because the H160 is dimmable, you'll be more likely to have a bit of extra power with the ability to dial it back to where you're getting optimal results. With the H80 I think you'll end up using every bit of power you can get out of it.
 

Reefing threads: Do you wear gear from reef brands?

  • I wear reef gear everywhere.

    Votes: 5 21.7%
  • I wear reef gear primarily at fish events and my LFS.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I wear reef gear primarily for water changes and tank maintenance.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • I wear reef gear primarily to relax where I live.

    Votes: 1 4.3%
  • I don’t wear gear from reef brands.

    Votes: 16 69.6%
  • Other.

    Votes: 1 4.3%
Back
Top