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| Maxpect G2 160W, Preliminary Review |
 Feb 19 2010, 09:44 PM
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 Nano Reefer Posts: 209 Joined: 15-December 09 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 49,065  |
So I ordered a Maxspect 160W G2 from Fish-street.com for my new Cadlights 50G artisan (which is on backorder and I am still waiting on), and due to the interest and trepidation concerning commercial, and moreso foreign, LED units, I thought I'd post my findings here for the benefit of the nano-reef community. I researched Pacific Sun, EcoLamp, and AI, before deciding on the Maxspect. I won't lie, at $500 shipped, price point was the deciding factor. Similar units by the other vendors were over $1000 for comparable units. So here we go... No fish tank shots I'm afraid, if you want those please contact Eddie at CADlights and tell him to please ship my tank lol..
Packaging: 10/10 All parts were totally secured and well packed. Short of gross abuse on the part of UPS, your unit will arrive in great condition. My unit includes both the hanging kit and mounting rails. It took four days to reach me from Hong Kong and Fish Streets customer service was excellent.  Build Quality: 9/10 The unit is solid (both lamp and ballast) constructed of solid brushed aluminum. Fit and finish is perfect and screws are color matched. I'm docking one point for the plastic layered clear top, whose purpose I have yet to discern. The "lamp side" has a well polished chrome surface that reflect light well   Features: 8/10 Independant controls and timers for 3W white, 30W white, and 3W blue. Temp monitor for lamp heat to auto shut down the fixture if it gets too hot. The single fan is quiet. Not "silent quiet", but comparable to what the fan on your PC makes in terms of noise. I am docking two point for lack of dimmability, which would have been nice.. If one is to control light output, it will be via hanging distance, and control over the 30w bulbs which are BRIGHT. The unit has 4 mini LED monnlights that are auto-on when primary lights are all off. they seem bright enough to do the job. I suspect that they are 1 watt leds. Light Output: 9/10 With all lights on, this thing is bright as hell.. The LED's are not CREE, and their reliability is unknown, however I don't see what is stopping one from modding the unit and replacing independant bulbs down the road. Close-Up. All lights on, dark room  Totally dark room, distant pic. Wall is approximately 12 feet from unit:  I will reserve the final verdict based upon continued usage, actual implementation over the tank, and realiability over time, but so far I am impressed... This post has been edited by Bio_Borg: Feb 19 2010, 09:48 PM -------------------- |
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Feb 19 2010, 10:15 PM
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 What? Posts: 1,709 Joined: 4-May 08 From: French Riviera Member No.: 36,440 |
I need to get these...
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Feb 19 2010, 10:23 PM
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 "I see no changes, all I see is racist faces" Posts: 722 Joined: 25-October 09 From: Greater Sacramento Area Member No.: 48,029 |
These Maxspect fixture are really coming into popularity lately.
--------------------  QUOTE the mini carpet is like the masons. long heritage full of secrecy. we don't release that info lightly QUOTE Your pebble rock has h1n1 watch out. |
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Feb 19 2010, 11:49 PM
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 Zoa Hoarder Posts: 3,235 Joined: 27-May 09 From: Indianapolis Indiana Member No.: 44,988 |
Look at the fan on that baby.It might take off from the tank.
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Feb 20 2010, 12:08 AM
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 Novanosis  Posts: 797 Joined: 2-January 10 From: Monsters of the Midway! Member No.: 49,432 |
WOW!
 Cant wait to see them on your tank! -------------------- I made that joke and these favoritism-ego exhausted #######s say its not funny.
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Feb 20 2010, 12:10 AM
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 Infiltrate - Destroy - Rebuild Posts: 1,785 Joined: 28-May 03 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 3,651 |
Wow @ the way it lit up that room.
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Feb 21 2010, 12:59 AM
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 Nano Reefer Posts: 61 Joined: 8-January 09 Member No.: 41,561 |
The Cadlights Artisan is going to be my next tank. I'm considering this Maxspect or MH for my lighting. I will following closely to your build. Thanks for posting.
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Feb 21 2010, 01:13 AM
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Zoa Hoarder Posts: 3,235 Joined: 27-May 09 From: Indianapolis Indiana Member No.: 44,988 |
Thhey are bright this is a 110 watt
 I love how the corals glow just under the blues 
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Feb 22 2010, 06:49 AM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 175 Joined: 27-May 08 Member No.: 36,892 |
looks like a sweet light, definetly keep up updated when your tank shows up!
-------------------- my tank thread: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=214921
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Apr 23 2010, 10:23 AM
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 Nano Reefer Posts: 343 Joined: 17-March 10 Member No.: 51,602 |
Any news on this build? I'm really interested for my Brother's Tank.
Let us know! -------------------- Matt
Biocube 14g "Make it a Venti - double shot iced espresso caramel macciato hazelnut mochaccino!" Al Gore  |
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Apr 23 2010, 10:43 AM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 209 Joined: 15-December 09 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 49,065 |
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Apr 24 2010, 03:06 PM
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Nano Reefer Posts: 7 Joined: 8-July 09 Member No.: 45,732 |
that is bright.
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