NanoRox Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 57 minutes ago, DaveFason said: You got it. Personally I would leave you setting as is and see how things react. Then I want one too. :-) I will watch for the updates when they are ready Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Ok guys. It is about that time! PM's sent! -Dave 2 Quote Link to comment
burtbollinger Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I got mine installed, but in the end, I'm not gonna end up using it...the thickness of the material (exacerbated futher by sitting on top of the other material) causes the light to shine and reflect brightly around its clear plastic edge/'rim'....causing very bright spots as you look at the fixture from the angle i usually sit at. I think ideally, it would be even less translucent and made of a thinner material. Ideally as thin as the existing guard...using the original screws. No big deal...was worth a try. My screws were also slightly too long. Quote Link to comment
Justind823 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Gotta admit...I had the same experience. I actually sharpied the edge of the plate which worked well enough but ended up just going back to the old splash guard. I agree with @burtbollinger as far as the recommended adjustments I was happy to give it a shot though. I was never unhappy with the shimmer in the first place, just wanting to try it out. 1 Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 15 hours ago, burtbollinger said: I got mine installed, but in the end, I'm not gonna end up using it...the thickness of the material (exacerbated futher by sitting on top of the other material) causes the light to shine and reflect brightly around its clear plastic edge/'rim'....causing very bright spots as you look at the fixture from the angle i usually sit at. I think ideally, it would be even less translucent and made of a thinner material. Ideally as thin as the existing guard...using the original screws. No big deal...was worth a try. My screws were also slightly too long. 15 hours ago, Justind823 said: Gotta admit...I had the same experience. I actually sharpied the edge of the plate which worked well enough but ended up just going back to the old splash guard. I agree with @burtbollinger as far as the recommended adjustments I was happy to give it a shot though. I was never unhappy with the shimmer in the first place, just wanting to try it out. Can you guys try this, using it without the current splash guard? Would a small black "rim" around the guards help? Quote Link to comment
rfalk Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Going to install mine this weekend but now a little worried. Quote Link to comment
burtbollinger Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 4 hours ago, DaveFason said: Can you guys try this, using it without the current splash guard? Would a small black "rim" around the guards help? I installed it without the existing splash guard, and the smaller OG screws worked but the bright sides were still the issue at the angle I view the tank from... yes, a rim of some sort is exactly what it would need....a rim and even a touch of overlap I imagine would be helpful. lol in the past i've experimented making shields from cardboard and zipties Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 30 minutes ago, burtbollinger said: I installed it without the existing splash guard, and the smaller OG screws worked but the bright sides were still the issue at the angle I view the tank from... yes, a rim of some sort is exactly what it would need....a rim and even a touch of overlap I imagine would be helpful. lol in the past i've experimented making shields from cardboard and zipties I will contact my laser cutter today and get something going for you guys. I just tried the same and notice what you guys mean. Not sure how this was missed. I just used a sharpie to black out the side and it worked. I will however get a piece of acrylic cut for you guys and change it to the current ones. Thanks for the feedback!!! 1 Quote Link to comment
HarryPotter Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, DaveFason said: I will contact my laser cutter today and get something going for you guys. I just tried the same and notice what you guys mean. Not sure how this was missed. I just used a sharpie to black out the side and it worked. I will however get a piece of acrylic cut for you guys and change it to the current ones. Thanks for the feedback!!! Just a thought, maybe a black vinyl sticker could work? That would provide a bit of thickness depending on the brand and also I’m sure you already have a sticker cutter? Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 1 minute ago, HarryPotter said: Just a thought, maybe a black vinyl sticker could work? That would provide a bit of thickness depending on the brand and also I’m sure you already have a sticker cutter? Funny, I just did that... Mind reader! -Dave Quote Link to comment
Tom@HaslettMI Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 What about a thin strip of electical tape? 1 Quote Link to comment
teenyreef Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I haven't installed mine yet but "black sharpie" was my first thought 1 Quote Link to comment
burtbollinger Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 On 2/7/2018 at 12:40 AM, teenyreef said: I haven't installed mine yet but "black sharpie" was my first thought electrical tape around the edges was the fix...works very well. 1 Quote Link to comment
tmc1313 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Dave, I just ordered this for my ATI Hybrid, I'll let you know how it works out. http://www.eplastics.com/Plastic/lighting-diffusers/lumen-xt-lw3-polycarbonate-sheet Here is the Literature on it. It states 93% transmission, but I won't know unless I try it. I'll take par numbers and see what I think. If it doesn't work, then in the trash it will go. http://www.eplastics.com/pdf/PDS112_Lumen.pdf Quote Link to comment
tonydahomie Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 not to dig up an old thread but are these still available? also i bought a tide from you awhile back and the alternate style gooseneck… wondering if you have a rubber plug or something to plug up the open hole? i’ve had tape over it for the past year lol. ready for an upgrade 1 Quote Link to comment
DaveFason Posted February 22, 2019 Author Share Posted February 22, 2019 5 hours ago, tonydahomie said: not to dig up an old thread but are these still available? also i bought a tide from you awhile back and the alternate style gooseneck… wondering if you have a rubber plug or something to plug up the open hole? i’ve had tape over it for the past year lol. ready for an upgrade I do have them. I bet we could 3D print a plug. Shoot me an email. Quote Link to comment
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