Kessil A350

Alex T. · 01/15/2012, 01:00 PM

Has anybody heard whether this pendant is hitting the market soon? Many claim it will be a "game changer" for SPS tanks.

Acronic · 01/15/2012, 01:02 PM

i heard whispers of it coming in spring

Kamisxy · 01/15/2012, 01:06 PM

Yea iam keeping my eye on this too...gonna get one to supplement my t5 ati's for the shimmery goodness cant wait

Alex T. · 01/15/2012, 01:07 PM

Whispers are good! Yelps are even better.

I'm setting up a new SPS tank (being built right now) and struggling as to what lights I'll be putting over it. Kessil's a great, established company with a proven track record in the horticulture industry so I'm hoping these will be all that I'm hoping they can be.

Alex T. · 01/15/2012, 01:10 PM

With how these "whispers" are shaping up, it doesn't sound like you'll need any t5 supplementation whatsoever Kamisxy. Waiting is the toughest part of this hobby. It's funny...I don't even have a glass box with water in it yet and I want them already.

Acronic · 01/15/2012, 01:11 PM

If I were to go LEDS I would get 2 kessil a350 with a reefbrite XHO blue. For the time being Im sticking with T5 since they are proven to me to give good growth and color.

dvanacker · 01/15/2012, 06:41 PM

It seems the multichip kessil and orphek did poorly on Sanjay's new LED testing. Im starting to wonder if these multichip cannons are the way to go...I once thought so.

Alex T. · 01/15/2012, 07:03 PM

Sanjay's tests were for the Kessil 150...closer to the power of a 150 watt halide. The Kessil A350 is supposed to be able to handle the capacity of a 400 watt halide. Sanjay hasn't tested this model yet...only the 150.

If anyone is going to introduce the multi-chip technology to our hobby, Kessil would be the one to do it. They're a proven company in the horticulture industry already with the H350 model. We'll just have to wait and see.

Fig · 01/28/2012, 10:05 AM

Where is Sanjay's test results on the Kessil? I can't find it?

Hammerleaf · 01/29/2012, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fig

Where is Sanjay's test results on the Kessil? I can't find it?

I've been looking for it too, I can't seem to find it anywhere! Anyone have a link?

Alex T. · 01/29/2012, 12:44 PM

LOL, I'm trying to find the link for you guys. If I remember correctly, it was a lot less than 100 PAR 24 inches deep on the sandbed with mediocre results that were less than t5 at the surface. Their new a350 that I'm waiting to hear about may be a few months still.

I emailed Kessil a couple weeks ago and this was the reply...

Quote:

We have no official news on an A350 product. If there were one coming out I would expect it to be in the first half of this year. It will probably not match up to a 400, but the details would be released through our facebook page.

The best way to keep up with Kessil news is by checking out our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/Kessil.LED . This will also be the best place to see our videos as they are added to YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/kessiltube .

Regards,

David Lowry
dlowry@kessil.com
Kessil Lighting
A DiCon Business Division

Kamisxy · 01/29/2012, 05:48 PM

My lfs told me today there is no dimmable version comming out after I told them I was waiting on it

ronreef · 02/20/2012, 01:59 PM

Waiting for the A350. Possiblye, holding off on buying lights until this makes it to market.

Was thinking of buying 2x A150's if two would effectively double the PAR of only one A150 at the same point directly below and between the lights 20" under the waterline. Not sure if PAR works that way.

kobelka · 02/20/2012, 04:18 PM

Definitely changing to led, wanting to wait on the a350, dont know how long I can hold out.

franklypre · 02/20/2012, 05:32 PM

I wish they would make the 350s with the ability to change optics and be dimmable, and get it out in the next month or so. I think this company is headed in the right direction with LEDs that will eventually replace MH.

ronreef · 02/20/2012, 08:06 PM

Putting out the A350 and potentially the 450 while keeping their prices relatively low will take this company over the top. Heck, the pricing is what makes the A150 attractive. I'll take no dimming over a price increase.

metro6775 · 02/25/2012, 10:45 PM

My metal halide is not dimmable, so why does a LED have to be?

Psionicdragon · 02/25/2012, 11:46 PM

why is this going to be a game changer?

ronreef · 02/26/2012, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metro6775

My metal halide is not dimmable, so why does a LED have to be?

Yes.

joesreeftank · 03/21/2012, 10:06 PM

I now have two on my 90 gal. tank and I love them, they have two chanels so you can mix the light just how you like it.

daveonbass · 03/22/2012, 01:46 AM

Really...?

franklypre · 03/22/2012, 02:27 AM

Pics, please.

Acronic · 03/22/2012, 03:48 AM

^^+1......

daveonbass · 03/22/2012, 05:35 AM

one post wonder...I highly doubt this is true...

However I was looking at their video of the H350...WOW...the A350 should be a great choice for SPS keepers. I can't wait for it.

POIDH.... :P

joesreeftank · 03/22/2012, 06:51 AM

I have two A350s on my 90 gal tank and I love them, They each have two chanels so you can blend the light to your satisfaction. They are great!

01/15/2012, 01:00 PM	#1
Alex T. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,803	Kessil A350 Has anybody heard whether this pendant is hitting the market soon? Many claim it will be a "game changer" for SPS tanks.

01/15/2012, 01:02 PM	#2
Acronic The Fifth Master Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,813	i heard whispers of it coming in spring __________________ Kevin I have lost all concept of reality and live in an SPS world now.

01/15/2012, 01:06 PM	#3
Kamisxy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 173	Yea iam keeping my eye on this too...gonna get one to supplement my t5 ati's for the shimmery goodness cant wait __________________ 70G Cadlights Starfire 36x24x18 ATI PowerModule T5 2 Vortech MP40w ES Cadlights 1220 Skimmer Eheim 1262

01/15/2012, 01:11 PM	#6
Acronic The Fifth Master Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,813	If I were to go LEDS I would get 2 kessil a350 with a reefbrite XHO blue. For the time being Im sticking with T5 since they are proven to me to give good growth and color. __________________ Kevin I have lost all concept of reality and live in an SPS world now.

01/15/2012, 06:41 PM	#7
dvanacker DID I SOUNDS SMRT?? Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, CAN Posts: 3,690	It seems the multichip kessil and orphek did poorly on Sanjay's new LED testing. Im starting to wonder if these multichip cannons are the way to go...I once thought so. __________________ --DARRYL-- Current Tank Info: 200g SPS dominant Mixed Reef

01/15/2012, 01:07 PM	#4
Alex T. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,803	Whispers are good! Yelps are even better. I'm setting up a new SPS tank (being built right now) and struggling as to what lights I'll be putting over it. Kessil's a great, established company with a proven track record in the horticulture industry so I'm hoping these will be all that I'm hoping they can be.

01/15/2012, 01:10 PM	#5
Alex T. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,803	With how these "whispers" are shaping up, it doesn't sound like you'll need any t5 supplementation whatsoever Kamisxy. Waiting is the toughest part of this hobby. It's funny...I don't even have a glass box with water in it yet and I want them already.

01/15/2012, 07:03 PM	#8
Alex T. Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,803	Sanjay's tests were for the Kessil 150...closer to the power of a 150 watt halide. The Kessil A350 is supposed to be able to handle the capacity of a 400 watt halide. Sanjay hasn't tested this model yet...only the 150. If anyone is going to introduce the multi-chip technology to our hobby, Kessil would be the one to do it. They're a proven company in the horticulture industry already with the H350 model. We'll just have to wait and see.

01/28/2012, 10:05 AM	#9
Fig Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 817	Where is Sanjay's test results on the Kessil? I can't find it?

01/29/2012, 05:48 PM	#12
Kamisxy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 173	My lfs told me today there is no dimmable version comming out after I told them I was waiting on it __________________ 70G Cadlights Starfire 36x24x18 ATI PowerModule T5 2 Vortech MP40w ES Cadlights 1220 Skimmer Eheim 1262

02/20/2012, 01:59 PM	#13
ronreef Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 415	Waiting for the A350. Possiblye, holding off on buying lights until this makes it to market. Was thinking of buying 2x A150's if two would effectively double the PAR of only one A150 at the same point directly below and between the lights 20" under the waterline. Not sure if PAR works that way.

02/20/2012, 04:18 PM	#14
kobelka Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 54	Definitely changing to led, wanting to wait on the a350, dont know how long I can hold out.

02/20/2012, 05:32 PM	#15
franklypre Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: texarkana Posts: 703	I wish they would make the 350s with the ability to change optics and be dimmable, and get it out in the next month or so. I think this company is headed in the right direction with LEDs that will eventually replace MH.

02/20/2012, 08:06 PM	#16
ronreef Registered Member. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 415	Putting out the A350 and potentially the 450 while keeping their prices relatively low will take this company over the top. Heck, the pricing is what makes the A150 attractive. I'll take no dimming over a price increase.

02/25/2012, 10:45 PM	#17
metro6775 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 41	My metal halide is not dimmable, so why does a LED have to be?

02/25/2012, 11:46 PM	#18
Psionicdragon Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,727	why is this going to be a game changer? __________________ Economy sucks bad! Lets pray for the best! in the meantime, liquidation!

03/21/2012, 10:06 PM	#20
joesreeftank Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 97	Kessil A350 I now have two on my 90 gal. tank and I love them, they have two chanels so you can mix the light just how you like it. Last edited by joesreeftank; 03/21/2012 at 10:07 PM. Reason: spelling error

03/22/2012, 01:46 AM	#21
daveonbass Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: texarkana, TX Posts: 1,364	Really...? __________________ dave Current Tank Info: 58g reef, 60 total gallons including rocks and sand, 36" 6 bulb ATI Powermodule, DAS skimmer, Bio pellets, 2 MP10 vortechs

03/22/2012, 02:27 AM	#22
franklypre Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: texarkana Posts: 703	Pics, please.

03/22/2012, 03:48 AM	#23
Acronic The Fifth Master Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,813	^^+1...... __________________ Kevin I have lost all concept of reality and live in an SPS world now.

03/22/2012, 05:35 AM	#24
daveonbass Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: texarkana, TX Posts: 1,364	one post wonder...I highly doubt this is true... However I was looking at their video of the H350...WOW...the A350 should be a great choice for SPS keepers. I can't wait for it. POIDH.... :P __________________ dave Current Tank Info: 58g reef, 60 total gallons including rocks and sand, 36" 6 bulb ATI Powermodule, DAS skimmer, Bio pellets, 2 MP10 vortechs

03/22/2012, 06:51 AM	#25
joesreeftank Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 97	Kessil a350 I have two A350s on my 90 gal tank and I love them, They each have two chanels so you can blend the light to your satisfaction. They are great!