DIY Lumenarc Kits - Page 11

zaraemna · 05/31/2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Felipe_Caetano
zaraemna, what bulb are you using on the reflector for the frag tank?

I'm not sure what brand it is. I got it used from someone. It is supposed to be 14K 400W. He said he only used it for 4 months. I'll probably get a new bulb later once I get everything set up and working.

Felipe_Caetano · 05/31/2009, 09:14 PM

ok, I liked the blue of this bulb, IÂ´m trying to decide between 20000K and 14000K, like yours would be my goal....
Tanks.

missile150 · 06/26/2009, 05:16 PM

So I am thinking of building this reflector, or 3 of them, to cover my 210 gallon and get rid of my spider reflectors. I was going to use some "shiney" aluminum, and was wondering how much difference in lighting I am going to lose compared to the stuff I have seen using the solar tubing, etc. I priced some stuff on the internet, and the material is very expensive compared to the cost of an already built reflector. I have DIY'd everything else on my system, except the tank, and this is just one more piece of the puzzle. I am also interested in putting in a vent to hook up the a/c in my house, and was wondering your opinions on that. I thought about using the reflective tape on top of it from home depot/lowes, and although it doesn't look as good, does the tape hold up to the heat, and will I get a better light pattern than my current setup. I bought a sheet of 25 gauge aluminum for about $12, and although it is not as reflective as what I have seen, it HAS to be better than what I have now.

npsossi@msn.com · 07/28/2009, 05:18 PM

Can I still get the pattern for this reflector?

waxy · 07/28/2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally posted by npsossi@msn.com
Can I still get the pattern for this reflector?

+1

I'd let to get the file if that's still possible.

I have a large scaled printer here at work.

If anyone's local and interested I'll print you one, until we run out of ink lol.

derek4real · 07/28/2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zaraemna
Here are some pics with the bulb. I made this to cover a 50 gallon rubbermaid frag tank. I already had a 400W ballast and bulb. The water isn't very deep in the 50 gallon stock tanks so I figured I'd be ok with a large reflector to spread the light out.

i was gonna do the same thing but have it house 2 MH (1 X 250 & 1 X 400). I was trying to see if there was gonna be a way to do it and I thought of the same thing. I just never got around to doing it. I was gonna do a 400W SE 20K Radium and a 250W SE XM 10K. But money has been tight so things have been very slow.

Has anyone noticed the flaw in the design? The corner pieces are supposed to be straight and not bent. The post with the Bud Light Can shows the corner pieces bent while some later pics show no bends on the corners.

rfd515 · 07/30/2009, 11:30 AM

The original links to the extension tubes no longer work. Would this be enough material to do a 14" reflector?

Thanks,
-Bob

derek4real · 07/30/2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rfd515
The original links to the extension tubes no longer work. Would this be enough material to do a 14" reflector?

Thanks,
-Bob

No, you will need a 24 X 24 sheet to make it. If you do that you will need more than one. Best thing to do is take the layout to kinkos or office maxe have them blow it up on a 24" x 36" sheet. it was blown up a little bigger than i wanted but it ended up being a half inch bigger and saving me some headache.

mfinn · 07/31/2009, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by rfd515
The original links to the extension tubes no longer work. Would this be enough material to do a 14" reflector?

Thanks,
-Bob

No but it should make a 12-1/2" to 13" reflector.
Just have kinkos or office depot enlarge the pattern so that it measures 20" square and not the 21-1/2" square that it takes to make the 14" one.

rfd515 · 07/31/2009, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mfinn
No but it should make a 12-1/2" to 13" reflector.
Just have kinkos or office depot enlarge the pattern so that it measures 20" square and not the 21-1/2" square that it takes to make the 14" one.

Sounds like a plan

Snakebyt · 08/20/2009, 03:53 AM

nice thread, explained alot and gave alot of good suggestions. Time to go to Harbor Freight and get a metal break and start looking around for some reflective material

walkerbrody · 08/28/2009, 01:09 PM

I was wondering if anyone could please send me the plans for the reflector. Thank you

walkerbrody · 08/28/2009, 01:09 PM

I was wondering if anyone could please send me the plans for the reflector. Thank you

jiriki · 08/30/2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joshsmit56001
Here is the DIY lumen bright file that everyone can use. Just blow it up to the size you need and it should work. This is different than the other files on here as it has 8 sides. Let me know if you have questions.

Josh

How big should this be expanded to create the 14 or 15" reflector? Also, how many would fit on a solar tube?

-Jon

mfinn · 08/30/2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by walkerbrody
I was wondering if anyone could please send me the plans for the reflector. Thank you

did you ever get one sent to you?

Joshsmit56001 · 08/31/2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jiriki
How big should this be expanded to create the 14 or 15" reflector? Also, how many would fit on a solar tube?

-Jon

Not sure since I don't know if the forum shrinks the drawing. You will have to go to kinkos or somewhere and try to get it the right size. I might be able to let you know later some time.

As for the solar tube, you would only be able to fit 1.

HTH,
Josh

Joshsmit56001 · 09/07/2009, 07:13 AM

For all those interested in the % increase needed for a 15" or 20" reflector of the lumenbright check out this thread where I posted the info. It is at the very bottom of the page right now.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...2#post15661912

Josh

luther1200 · 11/08/2009, 09:51 PM

Has anybody ever tried the Lumenarc for a 150w HQI? I think I am going to give it a try if I can get the plans. Does anybody still have them? It will be much smaller but should still work, I just don't know if I could get the lamp in there.

lordofthereef · 11/15/2009, 10:00 PM

Thought I would post my own creation. Will try my hand at the lumenbrights next. Will also get newer pics of when I actually have some amps mounted so it is more than just a reflector. In these pics I have not removed the bluish green tape that the material ships with to prevent scratching. I used a product named Velux and it is marketed as solar tubing at Menard's. Enough material to make the two reflectors for $44

BANANAHANDS · 11/15/2009, 10:28 PM

I wish I'd found this months ago!

derek4real · 11/16/2009, 08:31 AM

i found it easier to not do it in a "Iron Cross" pattern. I found it easier to cut out the octogon and attach with rivots. Made it a lot easier to make all my cuts with what i have.

Dimon_Hell · 11/21/2009, 07:14 AM

Greetings eweryone!
I've made many Lumenarc and Lumenbrite reflectors,but now i'm lookin for Lumenmax or Lumenmax Elite blueprint.Does anyone have?Really need one.
Here picture of first "testing" reflectors from usual tin.
Final versions is maded from stainless steel.

The Haj · 12/01/2009, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiriki

How big should this be expanded to create the 14 or 15" reflector? Also, how many would fit on a solar tube?

-Jon

The Haj · 12/01/2009, 11:40 PM

dbl post

The Haj · 12/01/2009, 11:42 PM

dbl post

07/30/2009, 11:30 AM	#257
rfd515 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lee's Summit, Mo. Posts: 197	The original links to the extension tubes no longer work. Would this be enough material to do a 14" reflector? Thanks, -Bob __________________ semi-professional racecar driver and amatuer tattoo artist Current Tank Info: Oceanic 30 cube and 20H nanos

08/28/2009, 01:09 PM	#262
walkerbrody lost ball in high weeds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gadsden, Al Posts: 504	I was wondering if anyone could please send me the plans for the reflector. Thank you __________________ "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right." — Henry Ford Current Tank Info: 265 mixed reef, 110 fowlr, 40g fuge, 75g sump.

08/28/2009, 01:09 PM	#263
walkerbrody lost ball in high weeds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gadsden, Al Posts: 504	I was wondering if anyone could please send me the plans for the reflector. Thank you __________________ "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right." — Henry Ford Current Tank Info: 265 mixed reef, 110 fowlr, 40g fuge, 75g sump.

09/07/2009, 07:13 AM	#267
Joshsmit56001 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 654	For all those interested in the % increase needed for a 15" or 20" reflector of the lumenbright check out this thread where I posted the info. It is at the very bottom of the page right now. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...2#post15661912 Josh __________________ PBITAWA Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon Reef

11/08/2009, 09:51 PM	#268
luther1200 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ, shore Posts: 4,376	Has anybody ever tried the Lumenarc for a 150w HQI? I think I am going to give it a try if I can get the plans. Does anybody still have them? It will be much smaller but should still work, I just don't know if I could get the lamp in there. __________________ Matt, 65G reef tank Current Tank Info: 65g reef, mix of sps, lps, few softies. Hoping to upgrade within the year.

05/31/2009, 09:14 PM	#252
Felipe_Caetano Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: São Paulo/SP - Brasil Posts: 49	ok, I liked the blue of this bulb, IÂ´m trying to decide between 20000K and 14000K, like yours would be my goal.... Tanks.

06/26/2009, 05:16 PM	#253
missile150 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 43	So I am thinking of building this reflector, or 3 of them, to cover my 210 gallon and get rid of my spider reflectors. I was going to use some "shiney" aluminum, and was wondering how much difference in lighting I am going to lose compared to the stuff I have seen using the solar tubing, etc. I priced some stuff on the internet, and the material is very expensive compared to the cost of an already built reflector. I have DIY'd everything else on my system, except the tank, and this is just one more piece of the puzzle. I am also interested in putting in a vent to hook up the a/c in my house, and was wondering your opinions on that. I thought about using the reflective tape on top of it from home depot/lowes, and although it doesn't look as good, does the tape hold up to the heat, and will I get a better light pattern than my current setup. I bought a sheet of 25 gauge aluminum for about $12, and although it is not as reflective as what I have seen, it HAS to be better than what I have now.

07/28/2009, 05:18 PM	#254
npsossi@msn.com Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 91	Can I still get the pattern for this reflector?

08/20/2009, 03:53 AM	#261
Snakebyt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 2,141	nice thread, explained alot and gave alot of good suggestions. Time to go to Harbor Freight and get a metal break and start looking around for some reflective material

11/15/2009, 10:00 PM	#269
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	Thought I would post my own creation. Will try my hand at the lumenbrights next. Will also get newer pics of when I actually have some amps mounted so it is more than just a reflector. In these pics I have not removed the bluish green tape that the material ships with to prevent scratching. I used a product named Velux and it is marketed as solar tubing at Menard's. Enough material to make the two reflectors for $44 __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

11/15/2009, 10:28 PM	#270
BANANAHANDS Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 116	I wish I'd found this months ago!

11/16/2009, 08:31 AM	#271
derek4real Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 451	i found it easier to not do it in a "Iron Cross" pattern. I found it easier to cut out the octogon and attach with rivots. Made it a lot easier to make all my cuts with what i have.

11/21/2009, 07:14 AM	#272
Dimon_Hell Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Riga,LV,EU Posts: 2	Greetings eweryone! I've made many Lumenarc and Lumenbrite reflectors,but now i'm lookin for Lumenmax or Lumenmax Elite blueprint.Does anyone have?Really need one. Here picture of first "testing" reflectors from usual tin. Final versions is maded from stainless steel.

12/01/2009, 11:40 PM	#274
The Haj Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 379	400 watt se bulb dbl post Last edited by The Haj; 12/01/2009 at 11:46 PM. Reason: error

12/01/2009, 11:42 PM	#275
The Haj Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 379	400 watt se bulb dbl post Last edited by The Haj; 12/01/2009 at 11:46 PM. Reason: error