Giesemann Lighting Club.
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MrSkumFrog
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I've been considering the 250w Spectra for my 105g reef. I plan on using the Coralvue ballasts. So do I need any additional cords/cables? As far as hooking things up. Is there simply a prewired plug from the fixture that connects to the ballast or do I need to purchase and wire a cable from fixture to ballast?
As far as suspension kit... Is that included with the fixture?
As far as suspension kit... Is that included with the fixture?
ReefDoberman
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Does anyone know where I can get a hanging kit for a 72" spectra fixture? If they aren't available through giesemann then is there an alternative or diy?
Hello!
I was just looking into hamilton fixtures vs giesemanns. Anyone know a good retailer that sells the infiniti fixture? Does it come with a M80 ballast? I'm quite new to metal halide fixtures as I've only had T5 fixtures before
Do any Giesemanns have LED moonlights with MH AND t5s?
sarah
I was just looking into hamilton fixtures vs giesemanns. Anyone know a good retailer that sells the infiniti fixture? Does it come with a M80 ballast? I'm quite new to metal halide fixtures as I've only had T5 fixtures before
Do any Giesemanns have LED moonlights with MH AND t5s?
sarah
moondoggy4
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moondoggy4
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MrSkumFrog
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I just got my Spectra fixture today. I'm impressed! I am curious about the plug though. I have to join it to my ballast. Any suggestions?
Unboxing:
http://youtu.be/I-rbA50FlMg
Unboxing:
http://youtu.be/I-rbA50FlMg
moondoggy4
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The giesemann plug on the MH ballast is connected to the ballast not wired in kinda internal isch.
Bought the Aurora from Reef Eden a while ago. It's running nicely now. Just not sure if I'm running the right program with the default one. I want to try different profiles but can't get the software to work under Windows 8 somehow and the android app can't import profiles 
This was after running 1 day so Corals doesn't look the best and it's my first tank ever so I have just a few Corals with some almost dead because of several issues I had. But now it's pretty well running
This was after running 1 day so Corals doesn't look the best and it's my first tank ever so I have just a few Corals with some almost dead because of several issues I had. But now it's pretty well running
jackson6745
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I am looking to upgrade the t5 ballasts in my giesmann spectra. The Phillips advance ballasts in there don't drive the t5s as bright as some of the HO fixtures that I've seen. Has anyone here done this? Any suggestions?
moondoggy4
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^^^I have replaced my t-5 ballast with the ones that go into the ATI fixtures. Mine is the 24'' model Infinity
jackson6745
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Thanks for reply. How was the difference?
moondoggy4
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I believe that they sold me a spec ballast so it was not over driven. Unless you want to replace your bulbs every 6 months or less, unfortunately I am still waiting for my remodel of my sons room before I can set it up. What size is your light?
moondoggy4
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ballast
ballast
Here's a good post on the subject.
ballast
Did it again today and this time it only took 55 minutes. Big difference when you have confidence, tools, and parts ready :rolleye1: Plus I figured out it is definitely a slide in slide out with the reflector. It's just a matter of getting the end cap screw down bolt as absolutely close to being under the reflector as possible while have the reflector free and moved over the absolute most you can. Not a great design compared to other fixtures I have disassembled. Most other fixtures simply allow for the reflector to lift right straight out.
Any ways here's my attempt at showing what I did for any that are curious . .
Step one open 'er up.
Step two remove perfect German wire ties
Step three switch one yellow port wire from side to side using wire extensions
Step four cut the end cap short connections and put on wire unions
Step five add wire extensions and reconnect shortends inner to inner and outer to outer.
Step six switch sides with the blue wires one at a time using extensions
Step seven tie it all back up
Step eight put it back together!
Here's a good post on the subject.
tonymission
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:bounce1::uzi::bum:
MrSkumFrog
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Power consumption of T5s?
Power consumption of T5s?
I'm trying to figure out the load that's on my breaker. Does anyone have info of the power consumption that the 4 54w T5s draw? My fixture is the Spectra 48". I'm uncertain to what ballast runs the T5s. I don't want to disassemble the light to view the ballast's specs.
Power consumption of T5s?
I'm trying to figure out the load that's on my breaker. Does anyone have info of the power consumption that the 4 54w T5s draw? My fixture is the Spectra 48". I'm uncertain to what ballast runs the T5s. I don't want to disassemble the light to view the ballast's specs.
Zacktosterone
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I'm so sad I want s Giesemann spectra so bad but my tank is 65" x30" x24" and Giesemann only makes a 24", 48", and a 72". Do you guys think giesman will make a custom fixture if I needed one? I would probably want it to run 3x250watts and 4x80 watt t5s but be 60" in length is this possible? Because I don't think the 48" fixture will cut it
I want s Giesemann spectra so bad but my tank is 65" x30" x24" and Giesemann only makes a 24", 48", and a 72". Do you guys think giesman will make a custom fixture if I needed one? I would probably want it to run 3x250watts and 4x80 watt t5s but be 60" in length is this possible? Because I don't think the 48" fixture will cut it
freezetyle
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Finally part of the club. Got an older, but very nice, Nova ii pendant! Icing on the cake, it was $20!
moondoggy4
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Congrats, 150 or 250?
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