New Lumenarc DE HQI Reflectors

[stingnyc]

I just saw these new reflectors on reefexotics.com... Just wanted to get everyones input on what they think about it.

Lumenarc DE HQI Reflector
Adjustable for 150DE and
250 DE bulbs HQI Bulbs
Glass Shield included
13" x 12" x 7" H

INTRODUCTORY SALE
$114.99

 

[Pedro]

Looks Good.

 

[DevIouS]

Sup Steve

Everything I've heard about Lumenarcs, have been great.
I'm getting a mini next week.

I'd like to hear some feedback from users as well.

 

[stingnyc]

Sup Steve

Everything I've heard about Lumenarcs, have been great.
I'm getting a mini next week.

I'd like to hear some feedback from users as well.

sup dude? i'm currently using the regular mini's and they are awsome! you really cant beat it with the amount of light coverage it puts off. they have since come out with the vented version and now the de ones. i'm considering it, but don't want to drop another $400+ on new bulbs and reflectors... i'm also wondering if the de version comes with the uv glass, if not that would be another cost.

 

[DevIouS]

Good to hear the positive feedback.
Ouch to hear about that price!:bigeyes:

 

[gil716]

I started using a DE mini a couple of weeks ago. It DOES come with the UV glass. No complaints here, but since this is my first DE fixture I have nothing to compare it to.

 

[stingnyc]

I started using a DE mini a couple of weeks ago. It DOES come with the UV glass. No complaints here, but since this is my first DE fixture I have nothing to compare it to.

gil,

what bulbs and ballast are you using? how do you like the colors, are you adding any atinic supplement? thanks

 

[gil716]

was doing Reeflux 10k's for a while, but didn't like how the corals looked washed out under them. also, the SE bulbs were still too pink for my taste. some complained about them, but others didn't see the pink. must be partially ballast related.

after seeing some tanks, i'm doing phoenix 14k's now. only been running a couple of weeks so far, so my feedback doesn't mean much till they burn in. so far i'm liking them. some of the corals look more saturated in color - at least the things that aren't browned out.

oh and yes, i'm running two 96w URI VHO super actinics.

so what has the latest spin on the 'Wheel o' MH bulbs' put in your canopy?

 

[stingnyc]

so what has the latest spin on the 'Wheel o' MH bulbs' put in your canopy?

lol!!! i just swapped out almost my entire lighting system... i have the following:

2 x diamond lumenarc mini's
2 x 250w xm 10k's
2 x uri t5 atinic
1 x icecap dynamic t5 ballast

this has been my best and favorite color combo so far. there is finally a t5 bulb that can compare with uri atinics! the xm's and uri t5's pair up perfectly imo with a great amount of par. so for now this is the flavor of the month!

 

[stingnyc]

heres a pic of my setup:

 

[House of Laughter]

Steve, that's HOT!

House

 

[pecan2phat]

Steve,

How come you didn't over drive your UVL T5s with the IC 660 that you are selling?

On the average, Andy from IC states about 30% brighter with a 660 vs a standard T5 ballast.

 

[jhale]

when you overdrive doesn't that double the watts, 40 to 80?

I just got the same t-5 bulbs, I'd rather save the watts

 

[pecan2phat]

Steve had mentioned to me that he did try his IC 660 ballast to overdrive the T5s but in his opinion, the bulbs just ran hotter and he didn't see much of a difference.
But as Pierce stated that if they are runner hotter, most likely that they are running brighter.

Here's what Andy from IC stated:

T5HO lamps over-driven on an IceCap VHO ballast also run at a higher frequency (no flicker), produce light more evenly over the length of the lamp and should avoid the blackening effect on the lamp ends common with conventional ballasts.

The IC option also complies with the needed shut down of power to a dead bulb required of any T5HO ballast.

 

[pecan2phat]

when you overdrive doesn't that double the watts, 40 to 80?

I just got the same t-5 bulbs, I'd rather save the watts

Not exactly doubling the watts.
With the two different ballast (IC 430 / IC 660), they produce different results.

Here's the thread where they talk about output and wattage:

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=7637800#post7637800

 

[cali_reef]

I think is hard for a human eye to determine 20% greater brightness, I get dizzy after looking directly at my lights:eek1:, You guys can use my PAR meter if you want to do a more scientific test.

Steve, I am calling dibs on your LIII minis if you go DE.

 

[bad coffee]

Anyone up for a group buy?

B