Tao Tronics (Chinese LED)
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ReefPharmer
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here is your answer. The fans are whats causing the noise. There are only 3 moving parts in these lights and they are fans.
How do i know this? I have these lights and have sold several of them to other members here with good reviews (although mine are not taotronics, they are similar). They dont test them before selling them. So you get what you get. I opened the boxes and tested the lights. To replace the fans (which you shouldnt have to do), you will have to cut the wires (they are spliced) and rewire the fan in / solder it. If you are good with that, you can easily do it, if not, I would return the light and find a seller who checks the lights prior to shipping. New lights should NOT have problems, and to say that you got dollar store stuff is ridiculous. These arent $1. They are 150 per each unit, which would end up 450 for 3 lights.. about the same as a decent used t5. You are acting like its $40.
OP if you have a question on how to do this properly, message me and I can walk you through it.
How do i know this? I have these lights and have sold several of them to other members here with good reviews (although mine are not taotronics, they are similar). They dont test them before selling them. So you get what you get. I opened the boxes and tested the lights. To replace the fans (which you shouldnt have to do), you will have to cut the wires (they are spliced) and rewire the fan in / solder it. If you are good with that, you can easily do it, if not, I would return the light and find a seller who checks the lights prior to shipping. New lights should NOT have problems, and to say that you got dollar store stuff is ridiculous. These arent $1. They are 150 per each unit, which would end up 450 for 3 lights.. about the same as a decent used t5. You are acting like its $40.
OP if you have a question on how to do this properly, message me and I can walk you through it.
Plumbcrazy
New member
Wow some very touchy people here. What I would do is contact the seller and explain your issue to him (witch I assume you've done already). I have a "black box" from china and love it, The fans are a little louder than some but not a nuisance.
look like good lights for a nice price, everything in aquarium industry is way over priced, nice to see a good deal on lights that work. The noise you can deal with!!:deadhorse1:
Radioheadx14
Active member
I bought one of these and the fans were incredibly loud. I replaced them with silent fans and now it's great.
wildman926
Active member
Will they really be that silent afterwards, I mean what if I do this and the ringing is still there? How much will it cost?
wildman926
Active member
There is only one type of moving part, and that is the fans. Figure out which one is ringing, and replace it with something like from HERE. Or, send it back to the seller ( on your nickel, I am sure), and they should replace it for you.
jk1138
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I have two of the taotronics, one on my frag tank and one over my fuge. They are both quiet, though you can heart the fan if close by. There is no ring however, maybe you have one with a loose or missing screw. And just for the critics (To flame :angryfire: or not to flame) I have had mine only 3 weeks.
Travis1787
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Jk1138 where is npr are you located? Id love to check out these leds in person if ya wouldn't mind
Travis1787
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In npr*****
I'm not far in holiday fl that's why I ask
I'm not far in holiday fl that's why I ask
jk1138
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I run 4 of these over my 180 and LOVE them. The fans are comparable to my 2 ati fixtures i had over the tank previously. I tried a radion and a Ai fixture and def liked the color and spread of the "cheap black boxes" better. I keep anything from mushrooms to acros in my tank with much success. One of my better purchases i have made for my tank. And with the money i saved from selling my ati's and buying tgese i bauggt a new reef octopus skimmer 
. can i afford tge "higher end" leds?? Yes def but i just truly liked these better. Only think i wish is that they were dimmable.
. can i afford tge "higher end" leds?? Yes def but i just truly liked these better. Only think i wish is that they were dimmable.
Radioheadx14
Active member
I bought the same one. Fans are insanely loud. I swapped them for $5 PC silent fans and couldnt be happier
HurricaneSystem
Member
Yes, mine blows out of the side too. It pulls air in from the top to cover the heatsink, then shoots it out of the side exhaust.
malawinovice
Member
is taotronics using whose leds?
