LED? We're listening . . .

[BigAl07]

Yes we listened to you and now we're doing.


LED lighting

For those who have asked for a dedicated LED Lighting section it's now LIVE and ready for you to use and enjoy.


Go ahead and check it out and by all means tell your friends/neighbors about it

 

[BLADEYAMAHA]

Hey Al, is a Lux meter is as good as a Par meter on measuring LEDs?

 

[jpsika08]

Thanks for the new section, I was wondering where my Radion TIR lens post was moved to and I just saw is in here, though, posts in this section are not seen on the home page.

 

[ReefLady]

They should be now.

 

[Singlefin]

Great idea. Makes it a lot easier to research. Thanks.


Part of me is salty...,

 

[BigAl07]

Hey Al, is a Lux meter is as good as a Par meter on measuring LEDs?

I have no clue buddy. I would think not or that's what everyone would be using.

 

[reefer gladness]

Hey Al, is a Lux meter is as good as a Par meter on measuring LEDs?

Short answer is no, a PAR meter gives a more useful measurement. PAR stands for photosynthetically active radiation, between 400-700nm. This is the spectrum used by photosynthetic organisms. Less than 50% of incident solar radiation is between 400-700nm.

Photosynthetically active radiation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[BLADEYAMAHA]

Thanks Reefer Gladness!

 

[tnwillia]

Here is a great meter if you really want to get into it. Super info here as well. Good luck!

Apogee Instruments Quantum Sensor - Coral Aquariums

 

[bittysmith]

Thanks for sharing such a nice post

 

[Blue Space]

Thanks Al!