EcoTech Marine Introduces the Radion XR30w LED Light

[Lokko21]

Originally Posted by kellerexpress

Got my radions hung this weekend on my 57g rimless. I'm starting them off at 25% intensity and will ramp up from there.
Used 1/4" aluminum to make a bracket

Ecotechs premium hanging kit along with some diy conduit hanging arms.



14k 25% intensity

That's really amazing great job...

[borap]

Originally Posted by LSUtiger

Borap, that looks good. I used 1/8" aluminum to attach 2, but I have some deflection. I've been wanting to try 1/4". Looks like that size worked well for you. I'm assuming that is 4 pieces total. How are the pieces that have the wires attached secured to the fixture or other strips of aluminum?

Looks like you need to get some water in that tank!

It's 4 pieces in total. I don't notice any deflection from the bracket. The lights are fixed with four stainless M5 counter sink screws using the four mounting holes that the Radions come with.

Where the hanging wires attach there's a thread in the bracket for the screws that come with the premium hanging kit.

Just filled the tank and I love the shimmer with the LEDs. I'll post better pics after cycling the tank.

If anyone is interested we can manufacture this style of brackets in order to bring the cost down it would have to be at least 10 brackets ordered...not so much for the material and fabricating but anodizing there's a $150 minimum charge.

[saltedod75]

Hello. I used AI rails to hang my Radions. T do it this way you need

Im using 6' rails
12 M5x20 pan head screws
12 M5 nuts
12 small washers

Thread the washers and nuts onto the screws then thread into the lights.
You need to leave enough room between the washer and the head of the screw to slide the lights on the rails.
Using the screws that came with the rails to hold the end caps on and the lower end of the hanging kit. You need to hog out the holes to be able to use the screws for the end caps.
I hung the wire end and threaded it through the cam lock to a good working hight over my tank.
I then centered the lights and tighten down the nuts.
The first time i did this i used the wrong screws, they were to short. The rails came into contact with the lights and would cycle them.
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[saltedod75]

[Lokko21]

Loving my Radions

[crazy4reefs]

Originally Posted by david00061

How long does it stay on when this happens?

Why do you ask? Have you seen this as well?

[Stolireef]

Here's my approach. I didn't want the rack attached to the stand and I wanted the ability to add more lights if needed. This required 1" aluminum square aluminum tubes, 1" aluminum corners and a 1" aluminum flat. They are held together with stainless steel bolts and nylon locking nuts. The chain is very light weight and prevents all deflection. Used Rustoleum aluminum primer and flat black Rustoleum paint.

Note that the shot with the rack on the wall doesn't show what it looks like with the wires 'cleaned up'. Will post one cleaned up later today.

[wesleyforbes2]

Saltedod75- looks like a in wall? I would love to see the other side lit by the Radions

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[wesleyforbes2]

Originally Posted by Lokko21

Loving my Radions

Nice!

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[saltedod75]

Wesley, yes it is a in-wall. this photo was taken with my iphone.

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[wesleyforbes2]

Originally Posted by saltedod75

Wesley, yes it is a in-wall. this photo was taken with my iphone.

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Awesome, looks like you still have some buttoning up to do. Do you have a build thread?

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[BigKahuna]

Since everyone is doing show and tell on their mounts I figured I would too I made a thread a few weeks back showing my VESA swingarm mount build but in case people are only subscribed to this thread and missed it:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2120959

[wesleyforbes2]

Here is my latest video showing my tank with the Radions over it at the 3.5 month mark:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZrPT...ature=youtu.be

[yhj_388]

my 80 tank

[yhj_388]

day mode



night mode

[EcoTech Service]

Great video, Wesley. yhj_388, those are some awesome pics!

[Bad LS1]

I just wanted to jump in here and post that I just bought my two Radions! They will be going over my 48x20x24 tank! They will be replacing my current 48" 8x54w Dimmable Powermodule fixture. I can't wait to get them hung. Now on to figuring out how I will hang them and program them.

[RickyLee]

Mine

[KhanhQ83]

How many do I need for a 180g 72"x24"x24"? I was thinking 3 would that be enough? Thanks

[Crat0837]

Originally Posted by KhanhQ83

How many do I need for a 180g 72"x24"x24"? I was thinking 3 would that be enough? Thanks

According to the reccomendations, 3 should be perfect. I have 1 over a 24"x24"x24" and i have great coverage.

[sprinklerman500]

I cant wait to see this light!Are they going to be at the atlanta Reef club meeting at the world congress center the 25th of this month,I heard they were going to be there?

[david00061]

Originally Posted by wesleyforbes2

Here is my latest video showing my tank with the Radions over it at the 3.5 month mark:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZrPT...ature=youtu.be

Looks real good. You found a nice balance for a mixed tank.

[Bad LS1]

Does anyone have the exact measurements for these Radions? I'm going to design my bracket somewhat like Borap did. I'll have one of my fabricators make it for me. Being an engineer I'm noticing the dimensions on Ecotech's website aren't matching up.

In this pic below the dimensions between the holes are 5.125" x 9.75" with a 1.125" from the edge of the top plate. Well 9.75 + 1.125 + 1.125 = 12 and on the website it says the overall length of the unit is 11.8. How can this be? The top plate is a bit smaller than the overall unit! Can someone from Ecotech confirm the exact dimension of overall unit, top plate, and mounting holes?

I would hate to fabricate my bracket only for the lights to not fit.

[SPotter]

If this has been answered already I apologize for asking again.....mac compatible yet?

[bbart12]

Originally Posted by SPotter

If this has been answered already I apologize for asking again.....mac compatible yet?

It has been answered with the reply of something to the effect of being high on the list of "Things to do" and that the team are mac users themselves.