EcoTech Marine Introduces the Radion XR30w LED Light - Page 15

edsreef · 10/25/2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by EcoTech Service

We're excited to see that hobbyists all around the world are starting to receive their Radion XR30w's! Here's a couple neat videos of a XR30w out in the wild!

EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w LED vs. Halide Shimmer Comparison

EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w Demo Mode

EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w Thunderstorm Mode

I was close to pulling the trigger on some Maxspect Mazarras when I decided instead to go with the Radions, mainly due them being a U.S. based company. Now I have to sit and watch videos of people overseas enjoying their lights while we in the U.S. are waiting for ours...?? Whatever..

wesleyforbes2 · 10/25/2011, 10:25 AM

That is a good question, why a US made product would dis paying US customers and ship internationally first versus domestic?

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wesleyforbes2 · 10/25/2011, 01:09 PM

Any response EcoTech?

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EcoTech Marine · 10/25/2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by wesleyforbes2

Any response EcoTech?

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We're dis'ing US customers? Seems a bit extreme and totally unfair to say. Our shipments were sent out in order to facilitate all customers getting the product at the same time. It seems some shipments may have made their way through customs faster than expected. We can't control everything, after all.

Wesley, we promised end of October and we delivered to that promise. We've been working literally all-night long in order to keep our customers happy.

wesleyforbes2 · 10/25/2011, 01:41 PM

I understand and appreciate your efforts.

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SPStoner · 10/25/2011, 01:47 PM

As someone who works in the same industry, although not really a competitor of EcoTech, I can vouch for the fact that what they are doing is not easy. Any time you have a new product launch, especially a much anticipated one such as the Radion, you, as a manufacturer, do your best to ensure that product arrives to all your customers as close as possible to the same date. When you sell your products globally, this is extremely challenging. As mentioned, you have to try to anticipate shipping transit times, time to clear customs, etc. and it is not easy and rarely do these things happen exactly as planned. At the company I work for, the distributor that is closest to our plant almost always has their orders shipped last, although they also almost always can go to market at the same time as everyone else. I applaud EcoTech for doing what was right, and not what was easy. Also, most of the readers here have no concept of the amount of work it takes to not only get products out the door ( in almost all cases it is not physically possible to ship to all customers on the same day. You have limitations with manpower, shipping companies, loading docks, etc.) but to get a product like this launched on time. I can personally attest to how challenging this last bit is. I have seen major product launches delayed months by the littlest things (packaging issues, delays on one small component, etc.) There are so many things that can cause delays. I say job well done, EcoTech, on delivering what you promised!

EcoTech Marine · 10/25/2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wesleyforbes2

I understand and appreciate your efforts.

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It's no problem. I know that you're very excited and I completely understand. I'm excited as well and look forward to all of our customers receiving their products.

EcoTech Marine · 10/25/2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SPStoner

There are so many things that can cause delays. I say job well done, EcoTech, on delivering what you promised!

Thank you! It has been a LONG few months and we're all just starting to breathe.

tmulrney · 10/25/2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by edsreef

I was close to pulling the trigger on some Maxspect Mazarras when I decided instead to go with the Radions, mainly due them being a U.S. based company. Now I have to sit and watch videos of people overseas enjoying their lights while we in the U.S. are waiting for ours...?? Whatever..

My radions have shipped from Marine Depot. I will receive them Thursday, and I live in Florida! So, don't despair, they are coming!!!! I am so excited

tmulrney · 10/25/2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EcoTech Marine

We're dis'ing US customers? Seems a bit extreme and totally unfair to say. Our shipments were sent out in order to facilitate all customers getting the product at the same time. It seems some shipments may have made their way through customs faster than expected. We can't control everything, after all.

Wesley, we promised end of October and we delivered to that promise. We've been working literally all-night long in order to keep our customers happy.

Thank you Ecotech! So looking forward to having the lights and from I understand from Marine Depot, I will have them on Thursday!

langtudatinh01 · 10/25/2011, 06:20 PM

can i use one Radion for my 40Breeder SPS, LPS reef? or do i need 2? iam afraid 2 will be too much and 1 is too little. Thanks.

DHyslop · 10/25/2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by EcoTech Marine

Thank you! It has been a LONG few months and we're all just starting to breathe.

You think this is a big deal, just wait until you release a controller. Hint hint.

Brando457 · 10/25/2011, 08:30 PM

I can't wait to get one of these babies in already!! Lol, the initial software seems a bit rough, but I think that is due to me not having a unit actually plugged in.

If this light meets my expectations, which I think it will, I will be buying another mp10 and another radion for my 75g :X

jameshongth · 10/25/2011, 09:03 PM

Will patiently wait for my turn to hand on Radion and hopeful it's up to my expectation after the long wait and dollar spent

!

BrklynArch · 10/26/2011, 09:25 AM

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Just pulled the trigger on 2 units from marine depot
now i gotta get to work on putting together a light hanger
think i may use skullv's design.... looks pretty cool

SkullV · 10/26/2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BrklynArch

Just pulled the trigger on 2 units from marine depot
now i gotta get to work on putting together a light hanger
think i may use skullv's design.... looks pretty cool

Looks a lot better in Black. Finished painting the top arch and it makes a HUGE difference.

BrklynArch · 10/26/2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SkullV

Looks a lot better in Black. Finished painting the top arch and it makes a HUGE difference.

nice...throw up some pics when you can

SkullV · 10/26/2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BrklynArch

nice...throw up some pics when you can

Will do, also removed the center 2 eye hooks so I can show Mr. time more valuable than mine how 2 flat pieces of aluminum look exactly like the d2mini brackets.

Going to bolt L brackets to those holes and mount my MP40wES drivers there so all the EcoTech swag is front and center.

drunkfish3 · 10/26/2011, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SkullV

Will do, also removed the center 2 eye hooks so I can show Mr. time more valuable than mine how 2 flat pieces of aluminum look exactly like the d2mini brackets.

Going to bolt L brackets to those holes and mount my MP40wES drivers there so all the EcoTech swag is front and center.

what size flat bar are you going to use?

SkullV · 10/26/2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by drunkfish3

what size flat bar are you going to use?

Unclear at this point. I have to wait and get the lights in front of me to see what would be most aesthetically pleasing. Most likely it will be 1" wide 1/4" thick with beveled ends so that the edges of the bar flow into the fixture. I may go with 1/2" wide by 1/4 or use 1/8" thickness depending on how everything looks/feels/holds when the lights get here.

MedRed · 10/27/2011, 11:40 AM

It's a long shot, but I wonder if the screw spacing is the SAME as the AI Sols. If so, I can use the AI hanging kit.

wesleyforbes2 · 10/27/2011, 11:51 AM

Using the AI hanging kit should not be problem as they use the eyelets that the EcoTech s use.

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wesleyforbes2 · 10/27/2011, 12:18 PM

Hello EcoTech, Marinedepot (and I) were hoping that the lights and the hanging kit would be shipped together. Since they weren't, when will MD be getting them as I already pre-ordered from them and will have lights with no means to hang them?

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pnavarro170 · 10/27/2011, 12:40 PM

ive heard on a couple threads there is a concern of not being able to start the day cycle later in the day and go down to off closer to midnight ???

EcoTech Marine · 10/27/2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pnavarro170

ive heard on a couple threads there is a concern of not being able to start the day cycle later in the day and go down to off closer to midnight ???

The only known bug is if you want to put the night time or day time start time at exactly midnight. If you make it for 1130 or any other time you're fine. Other than that you can change the day/night to whatever you'd like.

10/25/2011, 01:47 PM	#356
SPStoner Team RC Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Blacksburg, VA, but born and raised in Cleveland, OH Posts: 2,017	As someone who works in the same industry, although not really a competitor of EcoTech, I can vouch for the fact that what they are doing is not easy. Any time you have a new product launch, especially a much anticipated one such as the Radion, you, as a manufacturer, do your best to ensure that product arrives to all your customers as close as possible to the same date. When you sell your products globally, this is extremely challenging. As mentioned, you have to try to anticipate shipping transit times, time to clear customs, etc. and it is not easy and rarely do these things happen exactly as planned. At the company I work for, the distributor that is closest to our plant almost always has their orders shipped last, although they also almost always can go to market at the same time as everyone else. I applaud EcoTech for doing what was right, and not what was easy. Also, most of the readers here have no concept of the amount of work it takes to not only get products out the door ( in almost all cases it is not physically possible to ship to all customers on the same day. You have limitations with manpower, shipping companies, loading docks, etc.) but to get a product like this launched on time. I can personally attest to how challenging this last bit is. I have seen major product launches delayed months by the littlest things (packaging issues, delays on one small component, etc.) There are so many things that can cause delays. I say job well done, EcoTech, on delivering what you promised! __________________ "Baseball is 90% mental...The other half is physical."- Yogi Berra Going on 31 years in this crazy hobby. Current Tank Info: 70 Marineland cube, 34 gallon Red Sea Max, 6 gallon Nano

10/25/2011, 06:20 PM	#361
langtudatinh01 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Posts: 394	can i use one Radion for my 40Breeder SPS, LPS reef? or do i need 2? iam afraid 2 will be too much and 1 is too little. Thanks. __________________ Tuanito Tranito Current Tank Info: my little heaven: 40 Breeder nano reeftank (1 year old-refugium/sump 20 gallons)

10/27/2011, 11:40 AM	#371
MedRed Premium Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,862	It's a long shot, but I wonder if the screw spacing is the SAME as the AI Sols. If so, I can use the AI hanging kit. __________________ 60 Gallon Current Solana XL 24x24x24 Cube: SPS/LPS/NPS/Softie/Invert Reef Candy Basslet Pair Showcase \| Minimalist Aquascape

10/27/2011, 12:40 PM	#374
pnavarro170 S.T.A.R.S PRESIDENT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 3,344	ive heard on a couple threads there is a concern of not being able to start the day cycle later in the day and go down to off closer to midnight ??? __________________ 60g CUBE

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10/25/2011, 10:25 AM	#352
wesleyforbes2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 341	That is a good question, why a US made product would dis paying US customers and ship internationally first versus domestic? Sent from Wesley's Moto Atrix 4G using Tapatalk

10/25/2011, 01:09 PM	#353
wesleyforbes2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 341	Any response EcoTech? Sent from Wesley's Moto Atrix 4G using Tapatalk

10/25/2011, 01:41 PM	#355
wesleyforbes2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 341	I understand and appreciate your efforts. Sent from Wesley's Moto Atrix 4G using Tapatalk

10/25/2011, 08:30 PM	#363
Brando457 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Caldwell, NJ Posts: 826	I can't wait to get one of these babies in already!! Lol, the initial software seems a bit rough, but I think that is due to me not having a unit actually plugged in. If this light meets my expectations, which I think it will, I will be buying another mp10 and another radion for my 75g :X

10/25/2011, 09:03 PM	#364
jameshongth Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: ASIA Posts: 473	Will patiently wait for my turn to hand on Radion and hopeful it's up to my expectation after the long wait and dollar spent !

10/26/2011, 09:25 AM	#365
BrklynArch Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: brooklyn NY Posts: 461	[/QUOTE] Just pulled the trigger on 2 units from marine depot now i gotta get to work on putting together a light hanger think i may use skullv's design.... looks pretty cool

10/27/2011, 11:51 AM	#372
wesleyforbes2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 341	Using the AI hanging kit should not be problem as they use the eyelets that the EcoTech s use. Sent from Wesley's Moto Atrix 4G using Tapatalk

10/27/2011, 12:18 PM	#373
wesleyforbes2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 341	Hello EcoTech, Marinedepot (and I) were hoping that the lights and the hanging kit would be shipped together. Since they weren't, when will MD be getting them as I already pre-ordered from them and will have lights with no means to hang them? Sent from Wesley's Moto Atrix 4G using Tapatalk