jbb Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Interesting, so in addition to the RKE Elite Net for $450 I would need the ALC Module for $80.00which is the same price as the AquaIllumination controller which is $80 as well. The RKE Elite Net for $450 will only control the lights on and off without the ALC Module. And with the ALC Module I will have full control and only be missing thunderstorms. Confirm/Deny. RKE will need the ALC to control lighting. Thunderstorm mode is functional with the RKE/ALC , but as said before the ALC controls the blues as one single color. it gives the ability to set the "white intensity" and "blue intensity" no individual control on the blues. I have my AI nano running on the RKE/ALC, thinking about getting the AI controller to compair the two Quote Link to comment
SynRG Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 RKE will need the ALC to control lighting. Thunderstorm mode is functional with the RKE/ALC , but as said before the ALC controls the blues as one single color. it gives the ability to set the "white intensity" and "blue intensity" no individual control on the blues. I have my AI nano running on the RKE/ALC, thinking about getting the AI controller to compair the two RY blues add more pop than Blue. Sure would hate to not have control of these separately. Go for the AI Controller IMO. It is not perfect, but the adjustability makes it a worthy compliment to any AI led. Quote Link to comment
Flexin5 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) When you are ready for final assembly, maybe just run a thin bead of silicone between the rails and the heat sink for added insurance i hear ya, i was thinking about putting some thin foam tape just to keep it nice and snug, but the way it is now, i'm 99.9% sure that it won't fall out. Def don't want that to fall! The you would be out that pluss maybe some fish and coral. Better to be safe the sorry! Nothin ever good comes from this hobby when it's rushed. for sure. i'm itching to have this thing mounted! but..i'm going to have to wait until the weekend when my buddy is free. it's ok tho, i rather have it put up right. quick question for you guys tho, there's the power inlet, then two ports, one on each side of it that say "data", which one do i plug the controller into? or does it not matter? Edited February 8, 2012 by Flexin5 Quote Link to comment
jbb Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Doesn't matter, it will work either way Quote Link to comment
saltwatercoral Posted February 8, 2012 Author Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) i hear ya, i was thinking about putting some thin foam tape just to keep it nice and snug, but the way it is now, i'm 99.9% sure that it won't fall out. for sure. i'm itching to have this thing mounted! but..i'm going to have to wait until the weekend when my buddy is free. it's ok tho, i rather have it put up right. quick question for you guys tho, there's the power inlet, then two ports, one on each side of it that say "data", which one do i plug the controller into? or does it not matter? Im in the same boat Flexin5... I need to wait untill this weekend to mount my 3 SOLS. I have 1 of them with me today so when I get out of work I am going to Home Depot and seeing how I am going to make my custom mount. My problem is that I dont want this to look like trash... so its taking me a little longer to plan it out. Doesn't matter, it will work either way +1 there are 2 data ports there for connecting multiple SOLS together thats all. Either port will work for only using 1 SOL/NANO and the controller. Edited February 8, 2012 by saltwatercoral Quote Link to comment
beyondcomp251 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 So I just called AI on this question. I just hung a single AI Sol using the 12" rail and hanging kit over my cube. Ive decided that two would make a better spread and thus getting a 24" rail and another AI Sol. Would I be able to attach the 24" rail using the existing 12" spread on the ceiling? Quote Link to comment
SynRG Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 So I just called AI on this question. I just hung a single AI Sol using the 12" rail and hanging kit over my cube. Ive decided that two would make a better spread and thus getting a 24" rail and another AI Sol. Would I be able to attach the 24" rail using the existing 12" spread on the ceiling? I don't see why not. Units are very light. AI actually did something similar at MACNA with their new VEGAs. I think it looks cool to have the cables at an angle myself. Quote Link to comment
beyondcomp251 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 ok so you think the opposite would work? I ceiling spread will be less than the rail spread gong from Ceiling 12" to rail 24". Quote Link to comment
Stoops718 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Anyone selling am AI Nano? Preferably locally in the NYC/Queens/Long Island area. Quote Link to comment
ermartin Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 ok so you think the opposite would work? I ceiling spread will be less than the rail spread gong from Ceiling 12" to rail 24". it will work but adjusting them will be a little harder as there will be more drag on the wires. I recently replaced my 36inch rail kit with a 46 inch rack i built and used the same hangers at the 36inch width. once you have them dialed in your good to go though Quote Link to comment
SynRG Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 ok so you think the opposite would work? I ceiling spread will be less than the rail spread gong from Ceiling 12" to rail 24". I would think so, but I'm no expert. Just an opinion. If you are concerned, you might want to change them. I'd hang the new rails, but before putting the SOLs on put on at least 2x to 3x more weight on the rails than the SOLs weigh. I'd also cover the tank when you do the experiment just in case... That way you will feel confident BEFORE mounting the lights over the tank. Quote Link to comment
SynRG Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Anyone selling am AI Nano? Preferably locally in the NYC/Queens/Long Island area. PM sent Quote Link to comment
beyondcomp251 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Id love to purchase a Super Blue/Black model if anyone is selling one Quote Link to comment
Stoops718 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 PM sent PM Replied Quote Link to comment
Flexin5 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 gave it a test run today. how responsive is your controller? maybe it was because the internal battery was low or dead but sometimes i would put the button down and woulden't do anything. Quote Link to comment
beyondcomp251 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 My AI controller is a little touchy Quote Link to comment
SynRG Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 My controller jumps settings sometimes while setting timers/intensities. Little frustrating, but works great once everything is set. Be sure you are on the latest firmware which you can download from AI website. Quote Link to comment
mdisalvo55 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Just wanted to post some pics of my rimless biocube 14 with a nano over it. Took a bit of dremel work on the back lip to get the stock arm to work, but I think it looks awesome. Tank has been running for less than a week so I'm still waiting on the cycle to end. Edited February 9, 2012 by mdisalvo55 Quote Link to comment
SouthFlorida_Tron Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Just thought everyone would like to see some excellent news in the SOL vs Radion battle: Link to PAR reading test Quote Link to comment
SynRG Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Just wanted to post some pics of my rimless biocube 14 with a nano over it. Took a bit of dremel work on the back lip to get the stock arm to work, but I think it looks awesome. This looks great! Nice mod. Looks like perfect placement on the BC14 too. Sweet! Quote Link to comment
jedidad Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Add me to the club! I just picked up my SOL Blue, a controller and the hanging bracket. Hopefully I will get some time home to get this thing hung over my tank. While I was at the lfs picking up the light I had ordered I went ahead and bought my first mp10. Wallet is a bit pissed at me right now but it will get over it. Can't wait to set up the new equipment. Quote Link to comment
pschom Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Awesome. You will forget al about the price of the mp10 after you start using it. It's truly an amaizing piece of equipment. Just center your wallet under the SOL and blind it with the 560 PAR so it won't know how much money you spend on a skimmer. Quote Link to comment
theSHIMMY Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 My wife picked me up a nano for my bday for my 14G Biocube! The arm sucks so I've been trying to figure out how I'm going to get it on. Decided I'm going to make my own aquarium stand and mount a hanging arm to it. So I patiently put it back in the box until I can get a new stand made (my current one sucks and finally have a good excuse to make one). Quote Link to comment
mdisalvo55 Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 TheShimmy-did you see my pics a few posts back? With a tiny bit of dremeling mine fits very well Quote Link to comment
gretchen Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 RY blues add more pop than Blue. Sure would hate to not have control of these separately. Go for the AI Controller IMO. It is not perfect, but the adjustability makes it a worthy compliment to any AI led. I just started using my ai controller. It has the ability to set white, blue and royal blue percentages individually. It is really fun, well worth the investment. Quote Link to comment
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