WinnipegDragon
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Do you know if they will fit in the NOVA A4 case?
chinese led lights
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bhazard451
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Looks like this one. Should fit fine
http://pspcba.en.alibaba.com/product/406181464-210494743/0_10v_dimmable_led_driver.html
bhazard451
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I'd much rather go with the solution Sam can come up with, but I'm getting these as a backup anyway. Maybe I'll make my own fixture with them if they aren't needed 
I am real interested in what you actually get, because it seems that the Chinese use that part number for anything and everything. :lolspin: Did they mention the output voltage range?
bhazard451
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Everything was customized to my spec, as close as possible to the original driver.
Output range had to be within 55~100v. It came to around 69v-86v. Original driver has a 12v fan wired into it somehow, so it should work. 24x3.7fv= 88.8v
Chicago
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What about these. ?? Compared to the nova units. Thoughts. ?? I'm So confused. Nova a6 or these
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/317880/211586448-552517219/Dimmable-120w-led-aquarium-lighting.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/317880/211586448-552517219/Dimmable-120w-led-aquarium-lighting.html
bhazard451
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I should be more clear about the dangers involved with the driver swap. These are very high voltage drivers. If any contact points are exposed or wired wrong, you could very much be killed. I will have an electrician helping me.
Even though you can assume everything is wired correctly, and that you can just swap drivers, your life is worth the extra effort of safety or not attempting it at all.
Even though you can assume everything is wired correctly, and that you can just swap drivers, your life is worth the extra effort of safety or not attempting it at all.
bhazard451
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bhazard451
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Those are the 55x3 ones. The Novas are the newer design
Trevenator
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They are working on drivers that will dim with a Apex or Reefkeeper
Travis1787
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All right guys I got my light up and I must say......
I'M SO IMPRESSED! I love the light (mines the d120 the 55x3 dimable) its almost exactly color I wanted. Id like it a tad more blue but its close enough and I'm so happy with the buy its great guys.
I replace my 250 halide with this and its not as bright but its still bright enough I can believe it. It covers my 36x18x24 tank beautifuly its crazy. My only prob is I can't take pics that look right any idea on a setting or any professional camera that will help so you guys can see my combo color better?
Any locals are welcome to come see for them self I live fl in holiday not far from tarpon.
Anyone know how long we should be running these things at full power per day?
I'm super happy though I bought this for like 180 total (8 dollars extra for violets plus some tax) and now tomorrow I'm selling my halide and ballast setup for 125 ... So for 55 extra bucks I got this unit and will save monthly on electric and save 85 bucks every 9 months on a radium bulb.
Now let's just hope it holds up just at least 2 years to make it worth the switch!
I'M SO IMPRESSED! I love the light (mines the d120 the 55x3 dimable) its almost exactly color I wanted. Id like it a tad more blue but its close enough and I'm so happy with the buy its great guys.
I replace my 250 halide with this and its not as bright but its still bright enough I can believe it. It covers my 36x18x24 tank beautifuly its crazy. My only prob is I can't take pics that look right any idea on a setting or any professional camera that will help so you guys can see my combo color better?
Any locals are welcome to come see for them self I live fl in holiday not far from tarpon.
Anyone know how long we should be running these things at full power per day?
I'm super happy though I bought this for like 180 total (8 dollars extra for violets plus some tax) and now tomorrow I'm selling my halide and ballast setup for 125 ... So for 55 extra bucks I got this unit and will save monthly on electric and save 85 bucks every 9 months on a radium bulb.
Now let's just hope it holds up just at least 2 years to make it worth the switch!
bhazard451
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Opened my fixture tonight. Was impressed and a little bummed at the same time.
First, the bad news. The leds are built into a circuit board, which is why they can't just individually swap leds at will. There is no way in hell you are going to remove them individually, so there is no chance of ever replacing these on your own. It does make a driver swap much safer though, since there are no exposed contact points.
Good news is, since they are built into a circuit board attached with a quick connect, you can just buy another board of leds from them if they'll make it for you to buy! Say they sell newer Crees 2 years in the future... I could just ask for 2 boards with them in it, and just connect it in.
The optics are loose under that circle shield. Was a pain in the *** to get back on. Good news is, that means they can be easily replaced (if the shield can hold other sized optics).
Heatsink and optics/shield.
Loose optics (can be changed at any point to other optics)
Circuit board of leds. You can see tracks underneath it, but I didn't want to unhook the board. No exposed wires or contact points
First, the bad news. The leds are built into a circuit board, which is why they can't just individually swap leds at will. There is no way in hell you are going to remove them individually, so there is no chance of ever replacing these on your own. It does make a driver swap much safer though, since there are no exposed contact points.
Good news is, since they are built into a circuit board attached with a quick connect, you can just buy another board of leds from them if they'll make it for you to buy! Say they sell newer Crees 2 years in the future... I could just ask for 2 boards with them in it, and just connect it in.
The optics are loose under that circle shield. Was a pain in the *** to get back on. Good news is, that means they can be easily replaced (if the shield can hold other sized optics).
Heatsink and optics/shield.
Loose optics (can be changed at any point to other optics)
Circuit board of leds. You can see tracks underneath it, but I didn't want to unhook the board. No exposed wires or contact points
legg_man
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I am looking at the same configuration you bought with the violets. How dose the color compare to the Radium bulbs. I love the color of the Radium and wanted something as pleasing.
I just got a notice from my wife saying my lights where delived, unfortunately I am out of town on business so I won't be able to check them out until I get back. Then on top of that I just found out that I am getting a promotion with my company so I have to get ready to move accross the country. It might not be months before I can actually see these in action. Lol
Mussin
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Post a pic or two.. Im just about ready to buy 2 boxes just dont know what ones??
The novas may be new for this company but this design is a copy of an old design by a brand name company (ecotech radion) This design was one of the first LED designs on the market for aquarium LED's. But it is a new design for the cheaper chinese lights... There is another cheaper chinese brand with this design and grid design too with built in controllers earlyier in this thread. just cant remember the name off hand. Some people have posted price lists for them somewhere in this thread. Oh yeah i think e.shine is the name.
Not the exact same but simular in design
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Newer design!? You guys crack me up :lolspin: Underneath that white cover bhazard has taken apart is a circuit board that is used to make these lights:
http://www.rapidled.com/12-led-par38-bulb-actinic/
Well similar ones, since the ones Rapid sells are Cree, but they make these boards for "bridgelux" emitters in China by the million I am sure.
So they took 4 of them, slapped them on some heatsinks inside a powder coated steel box and found the least expensive driver. Presto - new design. And oh wait what does it look like? Lets see two round pucks of LEDs, black box... Ecotech Radion! WOW! So they are basically 6 months behind on it. iPhone -ZiPhone - same thing, right?
BTW the above bulbs are dimmable via regular triac dimmer you can buy at HD. So buy a track light fixture, screw in these bulbs, add a dimmer. Voila - new amazing design. :dance: I am not affiliated with Rapid LED, Echotech or Cree. Void where prohibited. LOL
http://www.rapidled.com/12-led-par38-bulb-actinic/
Well similar ones, since the ones Rapid sells are Cree, but they make these boards for "bridgelux" emitters in China by the million I am sure.
So they took 4 of them, slapped them on some heatsinks inside a powder coated steel box and found the least expensive driver. Presto - new design. And oh wait what does it look like? Lets see two round pucks of LEDs, black box... Ecotech Radion! WOW! So they are basically 6 months behind on it. iPhone -ZiPhone - same thing, right?
BTW the above bulbs are dimmable via regular triac dimmer you can buy at HD. So buy a track light fixture, screw in these bulbs, add a dimmer. Voila - new amazing design. :dance: I am not affiliated with Rapid LED, Echotech or Cree. Void where prohibited. LOL
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