ATI Powermodule Hybrid Club
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sahin
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There will be slight darker areas in the upper top sides if you go for the 48inch unit.
BUT there will be plenty of PAR to grow corals.
You're much like me; I hate the dark corner look, and prefer to have the whole tank lit up. If that is absolutely the case, then go for the 60inch unit.
But be informed that the 60inch doesnt dim the T5 tubes for the US market.
Thanks for comment Sahin! I am from Europe but 60" will probably be too much and unnecessary also more expensive for 60" bulb replacement. Also not dimmable is not an option for me.
Lift up about 10" from the surface is way to go for a 48" unit on my dimensions. These will do a job I hope so.
Lift up about 10" from the surface is way to go for a 48" unit on my dimensions. These will do a job I hope so.
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sh8g8delik
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Figure ill put some color onto this thread since there hasnt been much lately. This is my 36" 8 bulb ati led hybrid over my 48" tank. Thanks again Sahin for the lighting program.
sahin
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There are MANY people who run T5 fixtures shorter than the length of their tank; I am probably of a select who prefer light ALL over my tank.
Figure ill put some color onto this thread since there hasnt been much lately. This is my 36" 8 bulb ati led hybrid over my 48" tank. Thanks again Sahin for the lighting program.
No problems man. Do you have a build thread? I love build threads. Some algae on your rocks, BUT thats a good sign IMO. Tank is heading in the right direction. :thumbsup:
You've got an awesome scape there; and LOTS of places to plant SPS corals.
sh8g8delik
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Here's my build thread Sahin. Please leave opinions, comments, advice, money transfer, whatever you like on there. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2455425]125g Peninsula Tank
sahin
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I will leave a money transfer request on your build thread. Please transfer substantial sums to me for a massive tank upgrade. Thanks. :lol:
saline solution
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When I create a new lighting program my 24 inch 8 bulb won't let me upload a 1 led cluster program, it says it requires the 4 cluster program. I did the firmware and software updated from the 12th. Anyone else have this problem, or know how to fix it? Also my preview mode isn't always working right, and sometimes my LEDS won't come on until the first set of T5s come on. I think it all stems from the cluster thing
Thanks
Thanks
sahin
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As with all electronics, there is always a small number of units with faults etc; no different with any manufacturer; My Tunze Osmolator had fault from new...it was replaced by Tunze and that same unit has been working flawlessly for the past 4-5 years.
As with most electronic items in this hobby; try and buy from your LFS or retailer whom you can trust to help you out if issues arise. Support your LFS this way and they will go out of their way to help you should issues arise.
I think I had my LED Powermodule for just less than a year. No issues so far. Phillips and Cree have a good record in terms of the reliability of their products, so I am not concerned or worried.
Overall, I am very happy with my light unit. One day I would like to go full LED, but not until LED fixtures can light up a tank in the same way that T5/MH combos do.
sahin
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I think the number of clusters is set wrong on your controller or you have a controller thats meant for a fixture with more clusters.
Look back or search the thread for a post by Rtparty (Ryan), I repeated the post as well many many months back; there is a secret option on the MENU thatr you can enter and change the number of clusters etc; maybe somehow it was changed? DONT CHANGE ANYTHING ELSE. IF IN DOUBT get support from ATI USA.
stpatrick
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I have change my light profile to the max of 7,5 hours at max.
I use now the colours.
Red 100
Blue 255
Royal blue 255
White 45
Total led on 70%.
With this t5 combi.
Current lighting from front to back:
ATI Blue Plus
AM 15k
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Coral Plus
LED LED LED LED
ATI Coral Plus
AM 15k
ATI Blue Plus
ATI Coral Plus
My lamp is at 10cm above my aquarium water and i see the corals are stunnig.
I love the unit.
Greets wesley
Your lights are 4" above the waterline? I think I read something from ati stating they recommend a 8" minimum. Anyone have theirs that low? I run mine about 12" above. Great tank by the way. Love the color.
I know i saw it somewhere in this thread but can some1 please save me some time
I got my 8 bulb led fixture from another member in my local forum and it came with bulbs. Finally i got new bulbs and i wanna replace them
Im going with
4 blue +
1 coral +
2 purple +
All ATI bulbs.
So the question is. What is front of the fixture?? The thick cable to my left or to my right??
Thanks in advance
I got my 8 bulb led fixture from another member in my local forum and it came with bulbs. Finally i got new bulbs and i wanna replace them
Im going with
4 blue +
1 coral +
2 purple +
All ATI bulbs.
So the question is. What is front of the fixture?? The thick cable to my left or to my right??
Thanks in advance
There isn't a front or back. Just mount it where you have the cord on the side you prefer it.
sahin
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The fixture orientation ie left or right doesnt matter. Place either right or left to make it easy to route that fat cable to the bank of the tank/controller out of sight etc.
Next, locate the internal air vents, they look like this:
This is where the label end of the T5 is (called the coldspot):
The internal air vent and coldspot ie the lable must be on the same side.
Important Information often overlooked, but supports correct operation of the light in heat disipation
Thanks Sahin
Thanks Sahin
The fixture orientation ie left or right doesnt matter. Place either right or left to make it easy to route that fat cable to the bank of the tank/controller out of sight etc.
Next, locate the internal air vents, they look like this:
This is where the label end of the T5 is (called the coldspot):
The internal air vent and coldspot ie the lable must be on the same side.
Firmware and Software Update 12/12/14
Firmware and Software Update 12/12/14
Anyone carried out these updates.
No change / update information is detailed on the ATI website. Was wondering what changes have been made and are they bug free prior to carrying out the updates?
Thanks
Ahmed
Firmware and Software Update 12/12/14
Anyone carried out these updates.
No change / update information is detailed on the ATI website. Was wondering what changes have been made and are they bug free prior to carrying out the updates?
Thanks
Ahmed
sahin
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The firmware that shipped with my controller is working just fine. The Software I downloaded nearly a year ago works fine.
I am not changing the firmware or the software. Why mess with it if it works; unless there is something specially from ATI that says there is an important need to update?
Agreed - however an update suggests either bug fixes or improvements?
No details are listed on ATI's website so trying to glean what the benefit would be?
Could someone post a picture of the actinic tube on 100% intensity, either mine is on very low or failed
Will post a pic after checking the unit
sahin
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Agreed - however an update suggests either bug fixes or improvements?
No details are listed on ATI's website so trying to glean what the benefit would be?
Could someone post a picture of the actinic tube on 100% intensity, either mine is on very low or failed
Will post a pic after checking the unit
You can try emailing ATI and ask what the fixes/improvements are. Let us know if you do find out.
The Actinic tube is a VERY dim tube. You should definitely be able to tell that it works though as it have a faint lilac glow.
Our eyes are not as sensitive to the violet end of the spectrum:
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