[thadius65]

I just picked up two of these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200088791901

Finnex 3x36w Power Compact Lights

Seemed like a good price to add 216 watts to my 125 gallon. Now I can get rid of my screw-in CFs that most likely provide minimal light gain. The guy is installing all 10,000k bulbs in the two units, so good to go.

Good deal for $145 for (2)?

Ted

 

[Rex Grigg]

A good deal will depend on how long they last. You got the entire unit for what is basically the cost of three decent bulbs shipped.

But looking at the picture it looks like they have a flat reflector and looking at the measurements the bulbs are much to close together. So you are losing a lot of light to restrike.

 

[PineyMike]

In the pictures I can see places and vents that look there are fans in the fixture but I can't actually see any fans. It also doesn't mention anything about fans. That's alot of light and alot of heat if there are no fans in it. Nice looking fixture though and a good price if it works out.

 

[chaznsc]

I have 2 different finnex lights and am impressed with the quality of the units.

 

[thadius65]

I run a computer department with 12,000 PCs and 853 Intel/AMD servers, so fans are not a problem. I have a box of 12v various sizes as I type.

Heck, this might be a good RAOK for shipping only in the future. I will advise.

Thanks for the info.

Ted

 

[chaznsc]

Is there a good web site to order fans from? I have a couple I need to replace.

 

[thadius65]

I don't order them, i typically remove from out-of-service devices.

 

[Rex Grigg]

www.newegg.com has a large variety of fans.

thadius65, got any spare 16 port gigabit switches laying around?

 

[sukebe]

http://www.svc.com/case-fans.html

 

[thadius65]

www.newegg.com has a large variety of fans.

thadius65, got any spare 16 port gigabit switches laying around?

Newegg is pretty much where I get all my personal stuff also. Good site and quick ship to me (when shipped out of NJ office).

Rex -- 10/100's all over the place, but no spare gig'ers. :icon_sad:

 

[Rex Grigg]

Thanks. I'm going to have to break down and buy a 16 port Gig switch one of these days.

 

[thadius65]

Well Rex, you called it right...

One bulb died within 30 minutes of power. A second within 3.5 hours. What the heck? Must be a poor quality bulb? Shinmao is the name on the bulbs, which I think is the Chinese name for Finnex. PL-36W 10,000k.

I am giving the guy a chance to correct the problem. We shall see.

Wow these babies run hot!

Ted

 

[Burks]

I doubt they will do anything. I tried to get something done about a bulb that was broke (literally) when I fired it up for the first time.

They told me basically "tough sh*t". Not sure if bulbs included with fixtures even carry a warranty. My JBJ's didn't.

 

[chaznsc]

I have purchased from this seller and they are helpful, but slow in returning an email. Keep at it.

Im sorry that happened to you.

chaz

 

[thadius65]

Well, I think I got a bad run on these (2) 3x36. Paint blistering on endcaps and intermittent flickering. The guys at Finnex have been wonderful in helping. Communications top notch and very friendly. They are providing a full refund as I don't want to get into a mail back and fourth on these units.

So.... I am going to do it right (I think) and order 2x36 and 4x55 from AHSupply. Is 4.8wpg to much? That is what the total will be with the AH lights and my VHOs.

What K should I get? I run 10,000k on the VHOs. The AH site is recommending the 6800-7800k for freshwater planted tanks? Is that any better for plants than 10000k, or is it just a "to the eye" difference?

Thanks,
Ted

 

[epicfish]

Wow, guess you got a bad batch.

My 2x36 fixture has been running great.

I'm in the final stages of putting a MH into my 3x36w fixture. I took out the middle bulb so I'll have 70W MH + 2x36W PC in the fixture. Mhuahahahah!

 

[attack11]

how do you have space for a proper reflector in that setup?

 

[sfcallen]

Well, I think I got a bad run on these (2) 3x36. Paint blistering on endcaps and intermittent flickering. The guys at Finnex have been wonderful in helping. Communications top notch and very friendly. They are providing a full refund as I don't want to get into a mail back and fourth on these units.

So.... I am going to do it right (I think) and order 2x36 and 4x55 from AHSupply. Is 4.8wpg to much? That is what the total will be with the AH lights and my VHOs.

What K should I get? I run 10,000k on the VHOs. The AH site is recommending the 6800-7800k for freshwater planted tanks? Is that any better for plants than 10000k, or is it just a "to the eye" difference?

Thanks,
Ted

I like a mix 10000k, 9325k are my favorites, and 6700k.

 

[aman74]

Just choose by what your eye likes.

 

[epicfish]

how do you have space for a proper reflector in that setup?

If anything, I'll use one of these:

It's not a "proper" reflector, but it'll be 70W MH + 2x36W PC over a 10 gallon tank. It'll suffice.