Ati dimmable settings

[ChrisB]

I have a 6 bulb Ati sunpower dim-able . If anyone else has a similar fixture , I was wondering what there settings are between channel 1 and 2. Also what bulbs on 1 and 2 ?

 

[HiddenReefer]

channel 1 will be 2 tubes and channel 2 will be the remaining 4 tubes, so idealy you want IMO 2 blue tubes on channel 1 as it should come on before channel 2 and go off after channel 2, I run the ATI 8x54w dimmable but after some reading and talking to manufacturers I believe T5 tubes are not made for dimming and could actually bring the life of tube down as much as 50% so until I am sure I just have mine come on and of but channel 1 comes on half hour before channel 2 and goes of half hour after channel 2, hope this helps buddy

 

[ChrisB]

channel 1 will be 2 tubes and channel 2 will be the remaining 4 tubes, so idealy you want IMO 2 blue tubes on channel 1 as it should come on before channel 2 and go off after channel 2, I run the ATI 8x54w dimmable but after some reading and talking to manufacturers I believe T5 tubes are not made for dimming and could actually bring the life of tube down as much as 50% so until I am sure I just have mine come on and of but channel 1 comes on half hour before channel 2 and goes of half hour after channel 2, hope this helps buddy

Thank you!

 

[HiddenReefer]

No probs

 

[mbg75]

I have an 8 bulb.
2 bulbs go on at 9, ramp to 100% over 10 min
6 bulb go on at 1100, ramp to 100% by 1300
6 bulbs Ramp down 1600-1800
2 bulb ramp down over 10 min, off at 2100

 

[ChrisB]

I have an 8 bulb.
2 bulbs go on at 9, ramp to 100% over 10 min
6 bulb go on at 1100, ramp to 100% by 1300
6 bulbs Ramp down 1600-1800
2 bulb ramp down over 10 min, off at 2100

Do find your bulbs dont last as long from dimming them?

 

[ChrisB]

I just got off the phone with Ati and they said before the bulbs can be dimmed they must be broken in on full 100% for 50 hours , I don't think corals will like every time you get new bulbs them on 100% for the fort 50 hours.

 

[mbg75]

Do find your bulbs dont last as long from dimming them?

I change bulbs every 9 months. But only 1/2 of them at a time. I write the install date on them with a sharpie.

Remember that the label end must go on the cord side. This is opposite of where the exhaust comes out.

I don't bother to burn the bulbs in and honestly don't see a difference from my old non dimmable ATI.

 

[ChrisB]

I change bulbs every 9 months. But only 1/2 of them at a time. I write the install date on them with a sharpie.

Remember that the label end must go on the cord side. This is opposite of where the exhaust comes out.

I don't bother to burn the bulbs in and honestly don't see a difference from my old non dimmable ATI.

SO what are your settings and which bulbs?

 

[mbg75]

I have an 8 bulb.
2 bulbs go on at 9, ramp to 100% over 10 min (slot 3 and 6)
6 bulb go on at 1100, ramp to 100% by 1300 (slot 1,2,4,5,7,8)
6 bulbs Ramp down 1600-1800
2 bulb ramp down over 10 min, off at 2100

Bulb combo front to back.
1 blue+
2 coral+
3 pure actinic
4 blue+
5 purple+
6 pure actinic
7 coral+
8 blue+

 

[ChrisB]

can u send pic i would love to see