LED lighting - Page 2

lcstorc · 06-15-2006, 07:01 AM

Hmmm. Getting ready to upgrade my lighting. Should I take the chance or go with the tried and true MH?
If the savings on bulb replacement, energy costs, and heat are what they say they are it makes it a pretty attractive option. A bit more money up front, but the savings may well make it up in the long run. I am just such a newbie I'm a bit scared to spend the money and find out they won't be as advertised or there will be unexpected problems with using such a new product.
Something to think about.

pfolight1 · 06-15-2006, 01:06 PM

The web site WWW.SolarisLED.com is currently a work in progress and was not suppose to be found by the public yet. I am sorry but we are going to shut off access to the web site for another couple of weeks.

Some general news about the Solaris:
-Corals are growing well under the lights.
-It is using a lot less electricity.
-I think we are still on schedule to bring it out in July. It may be late July though.
-We are still trying to finalize pricing. Therefore, none of our retailers have any information on the light. The light should be priced such that it will pay for the entire cost of the fixture in two to three years in energy savings and lamp replacement costs.
-Every large tank the light is on has had to add a heater in the sump.
-There has not been one quality issue with the performance of the Solaris on any of our test site tanks.

Look for us to bring you a lot more information in Early July

I am sorry but we are not prepared to talk more about the Solaris until it becomes available in July.

I am a little biased, but if you are thinking of getting a new light fixture I would wait for the Solaris. (However, we still have a lot of Metal Halide and Fluorescent lighting available for those who want to wait and see how the Solaris performs.

Patrick Ormiston
PFO Lighting Inc.

lcstorc · 06-15-2006, 01:08 PM

Keep us posted as new info becomes available.
Thanks

Woodstock · 06-15-2006, 01:11 PM

Thank you for the additional information Mr. Ormiston. I very eagerly await for your new product to come available...and even more so to hear purchaser's responses!

Gotta love REEFING! NEVER a dull moment~~

Woodstock · 06-15-2006, 01:14 PM

...and Boozeman, man are you in trouble for linking that site to us!!!!

blue_eyes53813 · 06-15-2006, 02:02 PM

Well shoot me if I am wrong, But I swear I seen some like that at IMAC. It had controls on it , you could change your lights from 10k to 20k to actinics. it was all on timers and looked very very neat.

boozeman · 06-15-2006, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodstock

...and Boozeman, man are you in trouble for linking that site to us!!!!

Woodstock · 06-15-2006, 02:26 PM

Send me a bottle of zinfandel and all will be forgiven.

boozeman · 06-15-2006, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfolight1

The web site WWW.SolarisLED.com is currently a work in progress and was not suppose to be found by the public yet. I am sorry but we are going to shut off access to the web site for another couple of weeks.
Patrick Ormiston
PFO Lighting Inc.

Wow, can I get a discount for discovering your site?

On a more serious note: I apologize for any inconvenience caused. I am very interested in learning more about your lighting system and, once available, where to purchase. If you plan on having an update email list....please include me
boozeman387@hotmail.com
thank you in advance

pfolight1 · 06-18-2006, 03:52 AM

I have updated the web site www.solarisled.com and put it on line. There is more to come for the web site, but it will give you most of the information about the Solaris. I had hoped to put Sanjays Par measurements of the Solaris up, but he has been to busy to perform the measurements. In the next couple of weeks I will post PAR measurements that I take.
Thank You
Patrick Ormiston
PFO Lighting Inc.

Woodstock · 06-18-2006, 07:00 AM

Great! Thanks!

cheeks69 · 06-18-2006, 08:10 AM

Very cool stuff !
Now I'm curious how low would the PAR #'s decline over time. You guys mention that these LED's last for 5 years how much would it cost to replace these bulbs ?

Frankie · 06-18-2006, 08:39 AM

Wow! I was talking about this two years ago that LED's would one day replace MH's and pc's! Looks as if i was right! cooooool man!

Mad Mike · 06-18-2006, 08:54 AM

Heres what I'm holding out for. The Japanese have been using this for years to light homes with no windows.

http://pesn.com/2005/07/27/9600139_F...g_Sun_Indoors/

pfolight1 · 06-18-2006, 12:28 PM

cheeks69
The PAR should only decline by 30% over the entire length of the 50,000 hours.
Pat

06-15-2006, 07:01 AM	#16 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,449 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: LED lighting Hmmm. Getting ready to upgrade my lighting. Should I take the chance or go with the tried and true MH? If the savings on bulb replacement, energy costs, and heat are what they say they are it makes it a pretty attractive option. A bit more money up front, but the savings may well make it up in the long run. I am just such a newbie I'm a bit scared to spend the money and find out they won't be as advertised or there will be unexpected problems with using such a new product. Something to think about. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

06-15-2006, 01:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
pfolight1 Tunicate Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: LED lighting The web site WWW.SolarisLED.com is currently a work in progress and was not suppose to be found by the public yet. I am sorry but we are going to shut off access to the web site for another couple of weeks. Some general news about the Solaris: -Corals are growing well under the lights. -It is using a lot less electricity. -I think we are still on schedule to bring it out in July. It may be late July though. -We are still trying to finalize pricing. Therefore, none of our retailers have any information on the light. The light should be priced such that it will pay for the entire cost of the fixture in two to three years in energy savings and lamp replacement costs. -Every large tank the light is on has had to add a heater in the sump. -There has not been one quality issue with the performance of the Solaris on any of our test site tanks. Look for us to bring you a lot more information in Early July I am sorry but we are not prepared to talk more about the Solaris until it becomes available in July. I am a little biased, but if you are thinking of getting a new light fixture I would wait for the Solaris. (However, we still have a lot of Metal Halide and Fluorescent lighting available for those who want to wait and see how the Solaris performs. Patrick Ormiston PFO Lighting Inc.

06-15-2006, 01:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,449 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: LED lighting Keep us posted as new info becomes available. Thanks __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

06-15-2006, 01:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,670 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: LED lighting Thank you for the additional information Mr. Ormiston. I very eagerly await for your new product to come available...and even more so to hear purchaser's responses! Gotta love REEFING! NEVER a dull moment~~ __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

06-15-2006, 01:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,670 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: LED lighting ...and Boozeman, man are you in trouble for linking that site to us!!!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

06-15-2006, 02:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 fully trained mod,,,its my fault~ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 5,852 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: LED lighting Well shoot me if I am wrong, But I swear I seen some like that at IMAC. It had controls on it , you could change your lights from 10k to 20k to actinics. it was all on timers and looked very very neat. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

06-15-2006, 02:26 PM	#23 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,670 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: LED lighting Send me a bottle of zinfandel and all will be forgiven. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

06-18-2006, 03:52 AM	#25 (permalink)
pfolight1 Tunicate Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: LED lighting I have updated the web site www.solarisled.com and put it on line. There is more to come for the web site, but it will give you most of the information about the Solaris. I had hoped to put Sanjays Par measurements of the Solaris up, but he has been to busy to perform the measurements. In the next couple of weeks I will post PAR measurements that I take. Thank You Patrick Ormiston PFO Lighting Inc.

06-18-2006, 07:00 AM	#26 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 21,670 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: LED lighting Great! Thanks! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~29 gal QT/Hospital tank~* *~3 gal Pico~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MH, dual Actinic t5s,AquaController III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

06-18-2006, 08:10 AM	#27 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,529 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: LED lighting Very cool stuff ! Now I'm curious how low would the PAR #'s decline over time. You guys mention that these LED's last for 5 years how much would it cost to replace these bulbs ? __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

06-18-2006, 08:39 AM	#28 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 6,035 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: LED lighting Wow! I was talking about this two years ago that LED's would one day replace MH's and pc's! Looks as if i was right! cooooool man!

06-18-2006, 08:54 AM	#29 (permalink)
Mad Mike Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LI, NY Posts: 272 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: LED lighting Heres what I'm holding out for. The Japanese have been using this for years to light homes with no windows. http://pesn.com/2005/07/27/9600139_F...g_Sun_Indoors/

06-18-2006, 12:28 PM	#30 (permalink)
pfolight1 Tunicate Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: LED lighting cheeks69 The PAR should only decline by 30% over the entire length of the 50,000 hours. Pat

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