chinese led lights
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jk1138
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220 gallon. 72x24x31
jk1138
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Ok, so I have been running these fore 2 days and just logged onto my Apex to check the electric usage. My old T5s used 7.1 amps per day, and the LEDs only use 2.5 amps per day. Now maybe I will see a little something in my electric bill next month, and see cooler temps in my tank.
bhazard451
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I ordered the smaller version (NOVA A4) and its on its way. That Taotronics one isn't dimmable though.
I'll post pics and impressions when I get it.
NEReef
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Jk can you post a link to which leds you went with? I just bought a 350g tank and was looking into this Chinese leds but wasn't sure if i would get penetration for a 30-31ish deep tank bit it looks like that's the depth you're running? Curious to see how you feel like they perform.
jk1138
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http://www.boostled.com/collections/frontpage/products/mu-series-135w-led-module
If you call them and tell them you want more than one and you heard about it from someone who bought some they will knock $50 off each light.
Chromey316
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Are these not the same as the rest But with a brand name...? AI charge more And its the same [profanity].
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jk1138
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I am assuming you are asking me? If so, they are very different in the inside as they include a heat sink unlike the others. They look similar on the outside, but coming from someone who has both the BoosLEDs X3 and the TaoTronics X2 I can tell you they are night and day different. Plus the Boosts are made in america and have REAL phone support and a warranty!
NEReef
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Now I'm baffled....these knew use 1W leds it looks like which I thought troptea was saying suck for output compared to 3W??? Jk do you know what kind of leds are in the fixture Cree/bridgelux/episode etc?? They don't have any special optics and you are still getting good par that deep?? Hmmm interesting.
Chromey316
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LMFAO, MADE IN USA... Sorry but thats just not going to cut it for me.
Ive bought Many items made in USA and i wish i didnt.
Ill take your word for it, I dont own these units, But saying they are made in the States Means [profanity] to me.
Id trust made in India Before i trust made in USA again.
Ill stick with the CHeaper NO name made in China for half the price, And i know their is not 5 middle men making 10-20 points on each sale.
Ive bought Many items made in USA and i wish i didnt.
Ill take your word for it, I dont own these units, But saying they are made in the States Means [profanity] to me.
Id trust made in India Before i trust made in USA again.
Ill stick with the CHeaper NO name made in China for half the price, And i know their is not 5 middle men making 10-20 points on each sale.
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jk1138
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Well if you are going to be rude and condescending please do not ask me for any more information. I am always willing to help but a degree of gratefulness and tack is expected in return.
Travis1787
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Yea I mean regaurdless of where its made its more cause it comes with a heat sink and I'm not sure but when I saw bobs boostled in person it looked longer then the taos and I thought he told me they were more wattage then the taos but I could be wrong all I know is accidently blinded me with them a few times haha and they literally lit up his living room with one unit ...
NEReef
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Sorry about this *EPI Leds* is what i meant my phone autocorrected....
bhazard451
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There is no proof or notification anywhere that Boostled makes the units in the US, only that they are a US company. Does it say it on the unit itself?
They look more like customized versions of the Taos. The extra $$ gets a bit better quality and US support. That itself can be worth it in the long run.
I prefer the direct from China approach and cost value myself, but that boost fixture does look great over your tank.
They look more like customized versions of the Taos. The extra $$ gets a bit better quality and US support. That itself can be worth it in the long run.
I prefer the direct from China approach and cost value myself, but that boost fixture does look great over your tank.
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jk1138
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I am going by what Paul, the rep from Boost told me, but I could be wrong. What I was pointing out was they have support here in the US and I had no trouble getting in contact with them to ask questions both by phone and by email.
The quality is much better than the Tao's and those are good. I do not mind spending a bit more for the heat sinks and the customer support, as I want to know I can get help if needed.
I was not saying the Black Boxes from China were a bad option, just that I prefer this option.
bhazard451
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I like that we have so much choice compared to a few years ago. Before it was either full DIY or $1,000 for a fixture. Now we have options, and its an exciting time to ditch the Metal Halides for LEDs.
I've been waiting years for LED fixtures to mature in output and become affordable, and now is a great time to make the switch.
I'm most likely going to modify my fixture, and even try to work a LED controller into it like this one:
http://www.boostled.com/collections/diy/products/typhon-led-controller-kit
Seems like all i would need to do is cut a hole in the casing, and connect the internal wires to the controller. It "should" work having dimmable drivers on the Nova. If it does, and I change out a few leds, I can have a kit very comparable to a Radion for $280 total. That is just awesome.
jfeva0049
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jk1138, what do you think of these new Tao units????
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OVXN94/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=A2KUZVNQ9LP7N9
do you think they are better at dealing with heat vs the old style ?? thanks.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006OVXN94/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=A2KUZVNQ9LP7N9
do you think they are better at dealing with heat vs the old style ?? thanks.
jfeva0049
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do you mind me asking what you payed for one of the nova units??
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