Plasma Lighting - maybe not so far off

[mcliffy2]

Looks like Aqua Illumination is experimenting with it.

http://glassbox-design.com/2009/eco-friendly-plasma-lighting-technology-reaches-aquariums/

 

[ari5736]

From the video linked it looks like one of those bulbs might have been what was in the suit case in Pulp Fiction.

 

[eshark]

Very intresting technology! From the video its looks like it might be the next new lighting!!! Goodby LED's!

 

[gcarroll]

I spoke with another lighting company about this technology a year ago when I saw that youtube piece last year. They said it was not ready yet. Looks like they were wrong. If anyone can get it to the market, Chris can.

 

[HumanIMDB]

Very interesting...I'll have to keep an eye on these.

 

[bergzy]

i am keeping my eye on this one too.

 

[VaderWS6]

:rollface:

 

[Big Boy69]

I think im having a brain fart. I don't see the link for the video

 

[Jflip2002]

I Dont even want to know how much its going to cost, lol. LED's arent even affordable, yet.

 

[Imzadi]

I have used Martin concert lighting in the past, and there is NO comparison between it and ANY other type of light... they are amazing.

 

[luisagos]

Plasma Lighting technology generates a lot of heat.

Thats going to be a real negative, if they can not control the heat.

 

[Imzadi]

If my memory serves.... Luisagos is right. They DO generate a BUTT-TON of heat... But the heat is not in the beam. The fixture will be hot, but at least it wont heat the water directly...

 

[dogstar74]

With that kind of OUtput, you could mount the things on the ceiling with an optic, and avoid heat in the tank at all.

 

[das75]

thought they run around 6000k

 

[GSMguy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14935415#post14935415 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dogstar74
With that kind of OUtput, you could mount the things on the ceiling with an optic, and avoid heat in the tank at all.

They allready sell it in a spotlight config

That thing must be super bright it would need to hit the water at a steep angle.

 

[gcarroll]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14934436#post14934436 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by luisagos
Plasma Lighting technology generates a lot of heat.

Thats going to be a real negative, if they can not control the heat.

I could see that but It's still 250 watts. I wouldn't expect it to generate any more heat than a 250 watt MH. I would expect that the actual tic-tac sized arc tube would be hotter than a MH due to the same energy being focused into such a small package.

Isn't this no different than the comparison of the heat generated by 250 watts of MH vs the heat generated by 250 watts of T5. It's still the same amount of heat just the source is spread over a larger surface. Do I have it wrong?

 

[redfishsc]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14937908#post14937908 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gcarroll
I could see that but It's still 250 watts. I wouldn't expect it to generate any more heat than a 250 watt MH. I would expect that the actual tic-tac sized arc tube would be hotter than a MH due to the same energy being focused into such a small package.

Isn't this no different than the comparison of the heat generated by 250 watts of MH vs the heat generated by 250 watts of T5. It's still the same amount of heat just the source is spread over a larger surface. Do I have it wrong?

To a degree I think you have a point on the heat, but heat output is not a direct product of wattage used.

The issue here is "how much electrical energy are we able to convert into light-emitting energy, and how much into heat".

Think of a 1,000 watt oven burner (which is about right for a medium burner) and a 1,000 watt MH. The MH puts out a ton more light and less heat (although you could probably cook a roast under a 1,000W MH ).


A 42 watt LED setup that is being sold right now is compared to a 175 watt MH in light output (which, so far as I know, hasn't been proven except by the SPS that's grown under it)---- and it's cool enough to touch with the hand.


I'm not a physicist, but I play one on the internet

 

[redfishsc]

As a side note, I think Reef Central ought to hurry and obtain the patent on this before some greedy skank does and tries to monopolize the situation.

 

[BrassMonkey]

you think reef central wouldnt try to capitalize on it? lol

 

[tufacody]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14938137#post14938137 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by redfishsc
To a degree I think you have a point on the heat, but heat output is not a direct product of wattage used.

The issue here is "how much electrical energy are we able to convert into light-emitting energy, and how much into heat".

Think of a 1,000 watt oven burner (which is about right for a medium burner) and a 1,000 watt MH. The MH puts out a ton more light and less heat (although you could probably cook a roast under a 1,000W MH ).


A 42 watt LED setup that is being sold right now is compared to a 175 watt MH in light output (which, so far as I know, hasn't been proven except by the SPS that's grown under it)---- and it's cool enough to touch with the hand.



YES! Finally someone who understands.


I'm not a physicist, but I play one on the internet