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| Eco-Lamps LED Reef Light (KR91) Review, Another look at an interesting LED light |
 Jun 12 2009, 02:39 PM
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 Nano Reefer Posts: 173 Joined: 15-March 09 From: Southwest Ranches, FL Member No.: 43,377  |
great write-up.
I'm still very happy with mine and agree with all points of your review. for anyone curious: I paid ~$200 for mine. -------------------- |
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Jun 12 2009, 03:38 PM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 250 Joined: 6-June 09 From: CA Member No.: 45,125 |
QUOTE (acrofish @ Jun 9 2009, 06:38 PM)  The eco-lamps.com website seems to have some news about the new higher powered light that I mentioned earlier (KR92). http://www.eco-lamps.com/pdf/KR92%20leaflet.pdf It seems like the new light is not for sale yet. But if the performance lives up to the claims, it has got my interest. I emailed them on that, said it will be available in August. Not sure on the price though. -------------------- |
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Jun 13 2009, 09:30 AM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 250 Joined: 6-June 09 From: CA Member No.: 45,125 |
QUOTE (JoshG @ Jun 12 2009, 12:38 PM) I emailed them on that, said it will be available in August. Not sure on the price though. Ok, just heard back, price for the K92 will be under $700. -------------------- |
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Jun 13 2009, 11:39 AM
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 LED Gawd  Posts: 9,880 Joined: 26-August 07 From: Shelby Twp. Michigan Member No.: 30,696 |
For what size though. If it's for a decent sized fixture with good output, it should be a winner.
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Jun 14 2009, 10:51 PM
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 chi town teen reefer Posts: 398 Joined: 2-May 09 From: chicago Member No.: 44,499 |
lol definetly meant 200 par. computer sometimes lags on the typing. for the sake for talking about DIY par, havent you reccorded like 550 par with diys at some point?
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Jun 15 2009, 07:51 AM
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LED Gawd Posts: 9,880 Joined: 26-August 07 From: Shelby Twp. Michigan Member No.: 30,696 |
Sure. Depends on the depth and the lens angle. 500+ PAR is pretty easy with 40 degree optics at 12".
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Jun 25 2009, 09:05 AM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 16 Joined: 19-February 09 Member No.: 42,676 |
just received a link from friend this monring, about KR92.
http://s676.photobucket.com/albums/vv121/m...nt=CIMG6899.flv |
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Sep 5 2009, 09:55 AM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 143 Joined: 29-March 09 Member No.: 43,719 |
Where can I find PAR values for the kr91? the website only has the kr92's values.
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Sep 5 2009, 10:47 AM
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 Nano Reefer Posts: 115 Joined: 18-August 08 From: Bakersfield, Ca Member No.: 38,386 |
is that ~200par only a couple inches from the fixture.
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Sep 13 2009, 09:08 AM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 143 Joined: 29-March 09 Member No.: 43,719 |
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Oct 28 2009, 04:16 PM
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LED Gawd Posts: 9,880 Joined: 26-August 07 From: Shelby Twp. Michigan Member No.: 30,696 |
Not sure I buy those PAR values. Seems a little high, and the T5 numbers seem really low.
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Nov 1 2009, 09:34 AM
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Minibow Gang Posts: 228 Joined: 18-May 03 Member No.: 3,588 |
Last week I ordered a KR91-14 --- should be here in another week or two. The new KR91's come with the timer like the KR92's have but the price has defiantly gone up a bit since these 1st posts.
I do have a friend with a PAR meter but he lives 2 hours away. Once I get the unit I'll try and get the PAR meter from him and do some. tests. I will be putting this on a tank no deeper then 12" or 13" but will try and do PAR tests down to 20" or so on a test tank. -------------------- |
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Nov 1 2009, 10:27 AM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 55 Joined: 4-September 06 Member No.: 22,292 |
I quite look forward to that info, thanks in advance.
I've been using my KR-91 since April. So far so good I guess. Mine are easy-to-keep corals so I didn't expect anything spectacular. But it was definitely much better than the stock lights. I love the low heat, low maintenance and shimmer. QUOTE (c_k_kuehne @ Nov 1 2009, 10:34 AM) Last week I ordered a KR91-14 --- should be here in another week or two. The new KR91's come with the timer like the KR92's have but the price has defiantly gone up a bit since these 1st posts. I do have a friend with a PAR meter but he lives 2 hours away. Once I get the unit I'll try and get the PAR meter from him and do some. tests. I will be putting this on a tank no deeper then 12" or 13" but will try and do PAR tests down to 20" or so on a test tank. |
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Nov 1 2009, 04:38 PM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 55 Joined: 4-September 06 Member No.: 22,292 |
Was browsing around for info regarding the KR-92 and found this comparison that compares the PAR values of the unit with a 400W MH.
http://public.sheet.zoho.com/public/paddyk...ting-comparison Not sure of the source and also honestly not sure what to make of the information. Can someone interpret the findings please? What is it really saying? |
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Nov 1 2009, 04:54 PM
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Minibow Gang Posts: 228 Joined: 18-May 03 Member No.: 3,588 |
Well roughly you get 1/2 the PAR using the KR92 LED system compared to the 400 watt MH but...............
Some things to consider. Eco-lamps sells the KR92 as a replacement for 250 watt MH not a 400 Watt What kind of MH system is that --- refectors/ballast/bulb etc.... very subjective spreadsheat and lets not forget are these someones actual PAR values as tested by the spreadsheet author or did he just take the manufacturer spec sheets. An interesting spreadsheet just not sure how useful it really is without more information. -------------------- |
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Nov 5 2009, 09:27 PM
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Minibow Gang Posts: 228 Joined: 18-May 03 Member No.: 3,588 |
Well my KR91-14 came today
 7 business days turn around time. The unit was packed great and looks awesome. I took pictures of the box and it's packing. This weekend will post a review with lots of pics. I should be able to borrow a PAR meter within the next week or two (2+ hours drive to borrow it). When I get PAR readings will post them also.Only one issue so far that I see would get less then a 10 review and probably an 8. The review is coming. -------------------- |
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Nov 7 2009, 02:14 AM
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Minibow Gang Posts: 228 Joined: 18-May 03 Member No.: 3,588 |
OK here is a link to my review of the New KR91 w/ Timer.
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...=0#entry2513195 I tried to make it a technical review with measurements etc...... I also added some opictures -------------------- |
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