ATI Powermodule Hybrid Club

Just got my 8x80 the other day. So far I love the light, everything is working great, but I do have one question- I've tried to program T5 channel 2 to come on before T5 channel 1 and it seems to confuse the software because channel 1 comes on and stays on. has anyone else tried this?
 
Yes. Mine works that way.

Make sure your points don't overlap at the same time and then be sure to load to lamp once you have the settings (if you are using the software).
 
Yes, I'm using the software (which is pretty cool compared to other interfaces). However, I'm not sure what you mean by overlap- If T5 2 comes on an hour before T5 1 they will have to intersect correct? I could lower the intensity (which wouldn't matter on the 80w model) but the times would still overlap.
 
I meant the start times. So as long as you have that set, you should be good. You are loading to lamp, right? That has failed on me a few times, and it doesn't load and didn't really tell me either.
 
I have my 60" but still finalizing DIY work.

I love the idea of being able to lift the light for photography/maintenance.

Would a simple pulley system be the best choice? I do like Andrew's motorized setup.
 
chiefzod said:
I should say that both the local distributor and ATi in Germany have already been in contact with me through multiple emails trying to help me sort this out. I'm sure the problems will be fixed soon enough.
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Did they find a fix? I'm having the same connection problem. Tried on Win8 & Win XP both cannot recognize the fixture. Only got it to connect twice maybe after 30-40 tries and error saving to fixture message. :headwallblue:

Other than that awesome fixture even though arrived with scratched plexi cover and no clip.
 
I am getting a custom shallow tank build
30x24x18
Thinking about getting 8 bulb hybrid fixture.
What do u all suggest
 
Someone is selling a 36in 4bulb fixture and I'm wondering if this would be enough to cover my 48x24x20 rimless
 
Rarend99 said:
Figured as much, too bad it's selling for a great price
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A 36" fixture will cover a 48" tank with no issues. You're only talking about 6" on each end that aren't receiving direct light. Raise the fixture 10" above the tank and you are golden.

Look at the freaking PAR numbers for these units! Do you need 500 PAR in every corner of the tank? That will fry almost every LPS and even some SPS won't love that much light.

There are a lot of people running shorter fixtures with no issues. You will be fine!
 
Rarend99 said:
Probably not, but I'm not sure,
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Well, it's your money and tank. If you feel more comfortable with a 48" fixture, go with that.

I ran a 4x24w sunpower over a 40g breeder for almost 9 months and put SPS anywhere I wanted. That includes frags on a rack on the side glass that grew and held color. The frags were just low light SPS but they still did fine.

Most people tend to keep corals and rock a few inches from the glass. So you end up lighting a smaller footprint than your tank size.

Up to you. Just wanted to share the other side of the story. I will never run a fixture the same size as my tank again. Lots of wasted light that way.
 
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