400w 20k Solaris LED fixtures
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Rocmtnreef
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Solaris
Solaris
I've not met you yet but I was interested in the solaris for my 120. The price was my decision factor. However, the long term cost saving in energy consumption should pay for itself over time. I would like to see what the solaris looks like once you get'er up and running.
Solaris
I've not met you yet but I was interested in the solaris for my 120. The price was my decision factor. However, the long term cost saving in energy consumption should pay for itself over time. I would like to see what the solaris looks like once you get'er up and running.
racer69
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So where did you get this figure? Has there been a study on the amount of electricity needed to run the solaris as opposed to the MH, VHO combination, plus the need for a chiller, and bulb replacement. I think just throwing out numbers without truly knowing them is a little reckless. I also don't think the solaris has been available long enough to accurately get these numbers.
I would like Robert to get his up and running so we could get a little bit more info. Here that Robert, get on the ball.
LarryW
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there were several users who bought the 250w version, and noticed a decrease in their electric bill. They were out in AZ, and posted that in the solaris thread in the equipment forum. I don't know how the long term savings is, as they have only been around for 9 months or so.... I guess we will see. I have direct sun hitting the bottom right corner of the tank in the late afternoon. Since we don't have AC in the house and it averaged around 80 last summer, I don't know If i would have needed one, but I assumed I might... Honestly I still might, but wont know till summer, and once the tank is up.
murfman
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9765387#post9765387 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by racer69
So where did you get this figure? Has there been a study on the amount of electricity needed to run the solaris as opposed to the MH, VHO combination, plus the need for a chiller, and bulb replacement. I think just throwing out numbers without truly knowing them is a little reckless. I also don't think the solaris has been available long enough to accurately get these numbers.
I would like Robert to get his up and running so we could get a little bit more info. Here that Robert, get on the ball.
I read it last week while researching one of Larry's posts. Do I know that for a fact, no and I am sorry if I misslead anyone, just regurgitating what I read. I will try and find the link to the info later at work.
LarryW
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here is a users (ppht) post on the solaris thread...
I am not speaking for everyone here but I have to guess. We didnt just spend Aprox $2200 on lights to save on elec only... My reasoning is Heat in my office which is crazy off the halites. 2. I had my AC full blast in the summer and barely could feel it. 3. Having to Wonder if your lights getting weak or not, even though they look fine. 4. I like technology 5. Coloring effect is great. 6. They are quiet nd compact 7. And yes the electric bill is almost half. About $50 a month so far... I can buy more frags
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=876845&perpage=25&pagenumber=35
racer69
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Russ, if my house gets over 75 degrees, my tank will heat up to 84 degrees. If it stays at 73 degrees, I heat up to about 81. I have fans blowing accross the top of the water, and one in the sump. I think there are several people up there using chillers. I know Eric D did and I think Chris is now.
Now I wonder how much cooler the solaris is? Do you still need to run fans, or does it just not put out that much heat?
Now I wonder how much cooler the solaris is? Do you still need to run fans, or does it just not put out that much heat?
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