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01/24/2017, 09:19 PM | #3526 |
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Can you runs these off Mac yet ? Or do you just control like by the box it comes with with the timers...
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02/04/2017, 12:01 PM | #3529 | |
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02/04/2017, 12:12 PM | #3530 |
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Love my light had for 1.5 years never any problems
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02/04/2017, 12:16 PM | #3531 | |
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I would love to think different, as I would like to get one for my new tank. I think most would agree that the leds are too much money for low quality/repeated issues with the fixture. Paying $700 for a 60" sunpower wouldnt get me so upset about fans being loud/needing replacement often. Now a $2400 unit with poor customer care would make me climb up walls angry. A Sunpower with reefbrites for canopy users would be a better option, and in my case, an led T5 bulb for pop/dusk and dawn would be sufficient. The use of white/red leds with this fixture is way overkill and not needed since the T5's offer plenty of light, unless one has a tall (24"+) tank
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02/04/2017, 10:43 PM | #3532 | |
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The biggest reason I was referring to was the customer service. Eight months to send a replacement out is rediculous |
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02/04/2017, 11:05 PM | #3533 | |
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02/04/2017, 11:24 PM | #3534 |
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One thing to remember is is that for every negative we see here, there are dozens that never have a problem. What's the old study? If someone has a negative experience they tell like 15 people on average. If they have a positive experience, they tell 3.
We're on a forum where people come to find help.
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02/04/2017, 11:32 PM | #3535 | |
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02/04/2017, 11:42 PM | #3536 |
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I know there have been issues with the LED Powermodule. Specifically, ballast failures. However, I've yet to find a product in this hobby that doesn't fail at some point. There are only a few I can think of that are true workhorses: Eheim 1260/1262 and some Tunze powerheads. Maybe the original MJ1200? That's for another thread though
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One comment is that the customer service of ATI has a lot of room to improve. Just come back from 18 days vacation. No failure in all equipment and all corals are doing fine, just some brown algae on rocks and sand -- lucky me!
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02/05/2017, 10:29 AM | #3538 | |
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02/05/2017, 11:26 AM | #3540 | |
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02/08/2017, 07:11 PM | #3541 |
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Part of the club now, should have my fixture Friday!
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02/12/2017, 02:17 AM | #3542 |
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UK here and after getting my unit, the less were random.. in fact that light was random, so a new controller were shipped. Quickly, so good customer service. Then the Led's were still not working as well as a fan that wouldn't come on. The unit is running HOT!! i was tempted to do a video how to fry an egg on it (actually not kidding) and the T5's are not lasting nearly as long as in my sun powers. (I have every single sun power from past upgrades)
They fixed the led but not the fan, it's 18 months down the line and I would seriously not buy this unit if you have alternatives. This was coming from someone who swore by ATI units.. yes, the unit produces a HUGE amount of light, but the hot running, poor customer service and cost of more frequently replacing the tubes are not worth it. if the electricity goes off, I loose my clock setting. This was a huge issues when your working away from home. Yet, I was told that the seller has a PM hybrid that retains it's clock.. Due to issues I have lost many a coral and anemone and I'm still angry that ATI could not fix a freaking fan, cause it was sold to be on the basis that it ws temperature controlled.. I would love to have noisy fans, but my fans is so silent, cause they don't work... rant over. I would love to love this unit, but in all fairness, I'm counting 50 plus times that i recommended people to spend their money on something that is less problematic. never thought I will say it, but I miss my halides Last edited by marthin; 02/12/2017 at 02:18 AM. Reason: not finished writing |
02/12/2017, 10:22 AM | #3543 | |
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02/12/2017, 10:28 AM | #3544 | |
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i wouldn't again and is looking at alternatives at the moment. |
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02/12/2017, 12:33 PM | #3545 | |
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My ATI LED Powermodule had issues from day one but I resolved them. After that, I never had another issue with mine. I only had it about 6 months I think. With the new E5 bulbs, I think the standard Sunpower is a great way to go. Personally, if my Gmann MH/T5 fixture has any issues or bulbs become hard to find, I'm going with a 6 bulb Sunpower. 4 T5s and 2 E5s. Sleek, easy to run, proven performance.
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I have been asked the same question whether one would buy this unit, and my answer has been the same -- it is a fantastic fixture but not too reliable and the customer service has a lot of room for improvement. With such an expensive unit, we deserve better. There are many alternatives to choose.
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I cant run T5s without the led for supplementing, I really like the pop for dusk/dawn. I am set on the T5's as main source of lighting, I love what it does for the sps colors. I just need a bit of blue leds for aesthetics/night viewing. The Spectra MH/T5 looks nice but it is an oven. I will regret it in the summer... My issue is, there are NO hybrid fixtures out there worth the try... the powermodule is the best choice, but this thing seems like a pandora's box, youll never inow what is going to happen with your unit. To me it seems like a poor design with heat issues. For the money way more is expected. I have a regular Sunpower 6x39 w and love it. Looks are good, no heat issues, excellent par, excellent spread. Forget dimmeable, I know better by now. I am OCD with detail so theres no way I would add reefbrited to a sleek T5, IMO looks like a horrible DIY project at the end. PAc Sun seems ok, but ive read/heard bad stories about that company without going into detail, Im def sticking to another US distributor. My last resort is indeed an 8x80w sunpower with 2x E5X blues... I contacted Euroquatics and they said they are finishing some last distribution issues and should launch them. That would be the salvation of the people looking for a T5 light with led supplementing.
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02/12/2017, 01:39 PM | #3549 | |
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I hear with the nanobox one can also galvanize the fixture? Any colors available? I figure you would know as you know T5
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