I spoke with our sponsor Maxspect and they agreed to provide both rail and clip type mounts if requested:)

And this may be a shot in the dark, but can we get it in white?

I have been looking into these fixtures for several months. They have great opportunity. With the above posted statement. Will the hanging kit still be included with the rails and mounting clip if requested? So all 3 mounting options? And on the g2 series, there is supposed to be a cree upgrade . Is there a possibility that the cree upgrade is going to be available for this gb?

Intrested in a G2 110w 110v Cree upgrade fixture. Price?

what would you recommend for a 18"x9.5"x12"

60w?

:)not available in white, but if you have a local powder coating shop I'm sure they could set you up.

It would be nice in white:)

Thanks,


Hello,
Yes the hanging kit will still be included with rail and clip. Yes all 3 mounting options.

This is what I got from our sponsor in regards to your question about cree update;

The prices quoted are Semi LED version, the Cree version prices are still being finalized, and if you want to get an idea how much it'll cost, just multiply the Semi LED prices quoted by another 50%. All the additional costs went to the Cree bulbs.

At this point I don't recommend using Cree LED for 3 reasons.

1. Spread
2. Color
3. Lifespan"

Thanks



I would go with the G1-60w unless you don't mind hanging the G2-110w a little higher above your tank.

Thanks,



If any of you guys are local, you should join us for our Club Bar B Q March 14th in Canoga Park:) we'll be having lot's items to raffle.........and lot's of fun!!!

Group Buy "UPDATE":

-(NR)StanD G2-110w TBD
-(NR)goffeebeans G1-60w (1ea)
-(NR)earliris G2-170w TBD
-(RC)cmagallon G2-160w (1ea)
-(RC)cocoaandme G2-160w (1ea)
-(RC)beanmachine G2-110w (1ea)
-(NR)Grayefox G2-110w (1ea)
-(NR)NaClCrocodile G2-110w
-(NR)d'Espresso G2-160w
-(RC)jbrown11352 TBD
_(RC)firereef TBD

***If we all agree we can submit the order March 7th or 14th instead of March 22nd....Let of us are eager to get our lights, lol. But I know a few are still waiting on their funds.***

I'm ready NOW! I officially say earliest convenience.

i am ready as can be. Just waiting for them to send me the bill and i can go make the payment soon! How strong is the glass mount to able to hold the led fixture? i guess the rail system is the safest since it shouldn't drop into the tank if anything happens. But how is the glass mount it to the back of a tank to be able to hold it up in the long run.

I was thinking to make a clean look on my 34G Solana tank because the tank is 20"x20"x20" all around but will the glass mount can extend out if not then i guess i have to go with the rail

I currently am just starting a BC14 (L 15.5 x W 16.7 x H 15). I have been looking at lighting upgrade options as I love sps and need something suitable for them. I've been looking at the ATI sunpower 24" model, but stumbled upon this thread and I'm very interested. Which version would be the best for my BC14, with the possible upgrade to a 30g in the future? =)

d'Espresso the back glass mount is not the strongest.Don't get me wrong it holds the light onto the tank but I was afraid of a good bump and it might fall in. I choose to hang mine because it gave me the extra 4-6 inches above my tank to be able to fit my arm in the tank. The rails are very steardy. The hanging kit is really nice.I have 10 foot ceilings and it lets me adjust the wires right to where I need them.

cmagallon hope you don't mind me helping out a bit.LOL

Cool:)


Cool:)
I was thinking of the glass mount too, I like the clean look, but I need it to clear my overflow box .So I think I'm just going to make a custom hanger that mounts to the back wall to keep that nice clean look:)

Lawnman has made a good point!


I talked to Maxspect about these smaller tanks and they told me that you could go with the G2-110 but you will need to have the fixture raised 3-4 inches above the tank. Personally I would rather go with the G2-110w sine you to plan to upgrade your tank in the future:)


on the contrary , I appreciate it bro:)! #### looking out. That's what makes these forums so great. To be able to read other fellow reefers opinions and experiences.

Here's some PAR readings:
http://sfvreefers.proboards.com/index.cgi?...y&thread=27

All of the pics links are broken. Can you get ahold of the pics par readings? And post them on the threads you have started?

I checked and they seem to be working, but here you go:)


3" under water, under the 30w LED bulbs: 1481-1529 PAR.


6-8" under water, moved between two 30w LED bulbs: 576-590 PAR.


16" under water, near the center: 321-323 PAR.


22" under water, on the bottom - 236-238 PAR.


Thanks,

NOTE:

If I'm missing you please let me know, Also if you have yet to provide me with your email please PM me. THX

Group Buyers;

(NR)StanD G2-110w TBD
(NR)goffeebeans G1-60w (1ea)
(NR)earliris G2-170w TBD
(RC)cmagallon G2-160w (1ea)
(RC)cocoaandme G2-160w (1ea)
(RC)beanmachine G2-110w (1ea)
(NR)Grayefox G2-110w (1ea)
(NR)NaClCrocodile G2-110w
(NR)d'Espresso G2-160w
(RC)crank2211 G2-170W (1ea)
(NR)kellerexpress G1-60w (1ea), G2-110w (1ea)
(RC)jbrown11352 TBD
(RC)firereef TBD

I'm going to try painting mine white tonight.. From what I've read, anodized aluminum paints fine if you use etching primer followed by enamel paint.

Sweet:)

Post some pix when you're done Bio

Thanks,

So it looks like we got a good group by on the list. Possible be sending out the order anytime soon?

Is there any way the 60w can have the leds controlled independently? I really want it, but that is kind of one of the deal breakers..............

UPDATE

We're going to split the GB in two orders, for the folks who want there lights sooner

The first half of the "group buy" deadline will be March 8th, the second will remain March 22nd.

If you want to participate in the first half please PM your email address so I can send you and email requesting;

-First Name
-Last Name
-Phone # (in case of emergency contact regarding shipment, etc.)
-PayPal Email
-Full Address with Postal Code
-Model (G2-160w, etc.)
-Quantity

On March 8th I will submit the first half's information for processing. March 22nd the second half!
**Packages will be shipped on the 3rd or 4th day after payment is cleared, the entire process time for the buyer to receive the package is about 2 weeks +/- a few days**

Please send me a pm if you're unclear of the process or have any questions.

Thank you,






Hello,

No sorry. the 60 is the G1 series, only the G2's have independent control.

Thanks

sweet gives me some time

Cool:)

How much Custom Duty we have to pay for this order?

I sent you a PM with details:)

Thanks,

That worries me. Our total isn't the list price?

So there are Custom Duty fees on top of the price?

Any links on the the details of how you can program the dimming?

Thanks.

So actually we are not paying the listed price but more to it? this was not posted on the thread!

Hello,
Being from the US I was not aware that Canada charged additional taxes and fees for shipping until someone asked about duty fees. So I asked Maxspect about it and this is what they said they would do;

"The duties depends on the declared goods value, Usually for single orders, I can write it as "commercial samples" and declare the goods value to something like US$100 per item,
there'll still be import taxes charged on the goods, but less than if I declare the full value" Also the item will be shipped via certified mail"

Please don't feel obligated to participate, my apologies, but here in the US you just pay for shipping and that's it, no taxes or fees. Sorry guys!


Yes, and not being from Canada I have no idea what amount fees are let alone taxes.



My apologies again, it's ok if you want to back out of the group buy. When I was given the prices they included shipping to the US and Canada, I had no idea about Duty fees.

Hello group buyers:)

Just so everyone is clear.

If you live in the US the price that is listed is all your going to pay.

If you live in Canada there's "Duty" fees the Canadians charge. I don't know how that works there. May be someone could explain, or I could google it.

Thanks everyone and sorry for confusion.

SOUND GOOD TO ME.. GLAD I LIVE IN THE U.S.A. i am still down for the group buy bro. no backing out now!

Cool:)

Thanks David.

Any link/info on how much flexibility you can program the lighting?

Hello Reggie,

Setting the Clock
This Maxspect™ LED Lighting System incorporates a 24-hour clock. The clock must be set for
the Timer LED On/Off Cycle function to operate correctly.
1. Enter clock setting mode Press and hold the MODE button down for more than 2
seconds to enter the clock setting mode.
2. Set the hour When the hour digit begins to blink, you can set the hour by pressing the
+/WHITE or -/BLUE buttons.
3. Set the minute Once the hour has been set, press the TIMER button to switch to the
minute digit. You can set the minute by pressing the +/WHITE or -/BLUE buttons.
4. Save the setting When finished setting the minute, press the MODE button to save the
setting. If you do not press any button for 5 seconds, it will also save the setting
automatically.
Notes: Once the clock setting has been saved, it will restore automatically every time the unit
is powered on, even after a complete outage of power.
Manually Turning Group of LED On/Off
You may manually turn individual group of LED on or off by pressing the buttons on the
Controller Unit. Please refer to the following chart for number of LED groups on each model.
Model Groups of LED
G2-400-110w 2
G2-400-160w 3
G2-400-180w 3
G2-800-170w 3
G2-800-230w 4
Each group of LED has its corresponding colored light on the Controller Unit, when the group
of LED is turned on, so will the corresponding colored light.
If you did not programme the Timer LED On/Off Cycle function, the LED will stay on
indefinitely until it is shut down manually using the buttons on the Controller Unit.

Operating Instructions
Timer LED On/Off Cycle
You may programme the Maxspect™ LED Lighting System to turn on or off a group of LED
bulbs. You can only set one timer for each group of LED bulbs.
1. Enter timer setting mode Press and hold the TIMER button down for more than 2
seconds to enter the timer setting mode. By default the first group of LED will be selected,
its corresponding colored light will be lit, and an “ON” sign will be displayed on the
Controller Unit panel to indicate the user can set the starting time.
2. Set the starting time Press the MODE button and the hour digit begins to blink, you
can set the hour by pressing the +/WHITE or -/BLUE buttons. Once the hour has been
set, press the TIMER button to switch to the minute digit. You can set the minute by
pressing the +/WHITE or -/BLUE buttons.
3. Set the ending time Once the starting time has been set, press the MODE button to
enter set the ending time. An “OFF” sign will be displayed on the panel. Repeat the steps
listed in item 2 to set the ending time.
4. Select the next LED group Press the MODE button to switch to the next group of LED,
repeat the steps listed in item 2 and 3 to set the timer for this LED group.
5. Save the setting When finished setting the timer for all LED groups, press the TIMER
button to save the setting. If you do not press any button for 5 seconds, it will also save
the setting automatically.

Notes: Once the timer setting has been saved, it will restore automatically every time the unit
is powered on, even after a complete outage of power.
Temperature Monitor
Temperature monitors have been installed on the aluminum radiator of the LED Unit.
Real-time running temperature of the LED Unit will be displayed on the Controller Unit panel.
Abnormal situations such as radiator fan breakdown or louver blockage will cause the LED Unit
to overheat. When the temperature of the LED Unit reaches 60℃, a malfunction alarm will
sound; when the temperature reaches 70℃, the Controller Unit is programmed to shut down
the LED Unit while the Controller Unit will continue to indicate there has been a malfunction.
Whenever the malfunction alarm sounds, shut down the LED Unit immediately to avoid bulb
damage due to overheat. Then proceed to check whether the radiator fan is functioning
properly or if there is a blockage in the louver.

Alright, I'm still in then. Woot woot go USA!

which version would be the best for my BC29...I starting to get into SPS so need enough light for that...

Hello,

The G2-110w will work great.

Thanks,

for anyone in canada go to thefinalcost.com and u can see what the duty is. As long as they only put the value at 100 the cost of handling and duty will only be 10-20 dollars

Thanks for the link grayefox:)

FYI, if you mark the item as a gift, and put the value as a max of $60, the item will be duty free. I used to receive all sorts of stuff that was worth far more than $60 that made it through without duty costs using this trick.. Worst case they open it, decide it's worth more than $60, and charge you duty accordingly. There are no penalties since you are the receiver and weren't the one to declare its value.

Timers are military time.A little tricky at first but easy enough.

wish i could afford. fundraisers available?

what would you recommend for a small nano tank

18"x10"x12"

Hello,

The G1-60w if you want it right on the tank. Or the G2-110w a few inches above the tank:)

Thanks,

Ok gang ,

This is who we have for the first half of the GB

(RC)beanmachine G2-110w (1ea)
(NR)NaClCrocodile G2-110w
(NR)d'Espresso G2-160w
(RC)crank2211 G2-170W (1ea)
(NR)justice G2-110w (1ea) w/clip-on
(RC)OC CJ G2-110w (1ea)
(NR)earliris G2-170w (1ea)

can i still get in for first half?

sure.

I'll be submitting the info to Maxspect Monday evening.

Thanks,



Update;

first half GB's

(RC)beanmachine G2-110w (1ea)
(NR)NaClCrocodile G2-110w
(NR)d'Espresso G2-160w
(RC)crank2211 G2-170W (1ea)
(NR)justice G2-110w (1ea)
(RC)OC CJ G2-110w (1ea)
(NR)earliris G2-170w (1ea)
(RC)KMP G2-170w (1ea)

I'm from Canada, still go go for my order, i will PM my Information for the first order..

Cool

Thanks,

i forgot to include that i would like the clip-on and hanging kit

I was just informed by Maxspect that they have a limited supply on Clip-ons and they will not be ordering more because there's not a high demand for them. Not sure if you still want to place you orders if there's a chance you wont get a clip. I'll you're still cool with that LMK.

thanks