ccjung Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I was on the horn with JBJ today and they told me that the Second Edition is to be released early next year with the 12 and 24g models getting the updated, gasketed, much more efficient to cool second editions. He said that the 24 g will have the same splashguard revision as the 12g DX. Hopefully they will hit shelves by Jan. Chris Link to comment
ccjung Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 For those who havent followed http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/showthread...&threadid=45849 The second edition is the DX with a revised version of the splashguard, and a reworked, cooler breathing canopy. I have been able to squeeze up 102w(in hood temps 120F vs 126F in a Stock DX) in it and I think it has potential for a 5.24 or 6.24 system. I am working with JBJ to secure my allotment of the SE's and hope to get them before Jan. Lets cross our fingers.. Link to comment
ebin Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 Are people still looking for the 24 gallon cubes to buy? Link to comment
ccjung Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 I dont know. I personally like the DX more.. I have a 24 g and it doesnt ahve anything in it yet. Link to comment
ccjung Posted December 14, 2004 Author Share Posted December 14, 2004 I think the safe bet would be that people will hold off on the 24g for now, while waiting for the revision.. Link to comment
bogeydog Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Will the revised canopys be available for the 24g? Link to comment
ccjung Posted December 15, 2004 Author Share Posted December 15, 2004 yes, in jan 2005 and hopefully I can get some sooner. Chris Link to comment
markbidwell Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Will the SE top fit on the original DX? Any chance of a "trade in" deal? Link to comment
emokid Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Any more information on the 6gallon? Link to comment
ccjung Posted December 15, 2004 Author Share Posted December 15, 2004 mark- I think the best way to "get" rid of your first edition is to sell to a OG owner who may want it. That way you can recoup some of your investment into the SE hood. The other option is to buy an SE DX and sell the original DX hood/tank as a complete unit. I will be offering the complete SE hoods on my site when they are available. emokid- I'm going to JBJ tomorrow and poke my nose around. Ill keep you guys clued in. Chris Link to comment
bogeydog Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Help me clarify what I have. I checked the box and it lists mine as a 24DX. It has 2x36 watts lights, cooling fans. Do I understand correctly that there is gonna be an improved version of this? Link to comment
Nateair Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 sounds like it, it comes with a modified hood for cooler running. Link to comment
bogeydog Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 So this SE is a newer version of what I have? Link to comment
Wobach Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 CANT JBJ just make the ultimate tank and leave it at that? instead of making new versions all the time. damn its like mobile phones. you fork out $200 and then an annoying person goes an realeases yet another design. Link to comment
Nateair Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 kinda like computers, buy it and its outdated. bogeydog - Yes the SE is not out yet and is a newer version than what you have, why JBJ would want to come out with it right after christmas...thats anybodys guess. not the brightest idea but im not heading the company. Link to comment
ccjung Posted December 15, 2004 Author Share Posted December 15, 2004 They were pushed to bring a product to market before testing. As most 12g DX owners know, these things run hot. Its the classic Mercedes Benz syndrome, where a company trys to grow too big too fast by releasing a diverse product line. The problem is, quality is way down.. Link to comment
Nateair Posted December 15, 2004 Share Posted December 15, 2004 Yeah but right after christmas there really is no point to push a non-tested product. the economy spends no money after the holidays. but we are here to talk about our slimy scaled friends, not the economy. Link to comment
dja1980 Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 JBJ isn't changing the hinges from the DX to the new SE, right? So if I have a DX now, I should be able to upgrade my hood to the SE without having to repurchase an entire tank, right? Link to comment
ccjung Posted December 17, 2004 Author Share Posted December 17, 2004 yep, no changes to hinges. The change is all about making the hood breathe better and resist salt creep (much much) better. Chris Link to comment
bogeydog Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 I spoke to JBJ yesterday and they admitted nothing about the SE. They said that they just released the DX in December so why would they change so quickly. I dunno..... Link to comment
ccjung Posted December 17, 2004 Author Share Posted December 17, 2004 Well, I got them.. They dont really manufacture these units, so they "get" what they get from BOYU. The thing you also need to understand is that I am a dealer, so I get/see/observe things about their different releases that others dont. I wouldnt classify myself as the foremost expert on this product, but I definately put my hands on them everyday and can just about tell you the location of every bolt, screw and wire in the canopy.. There are currently 2 units in the USA. 1 belongs to me and the other belongs to larnie, a user here and the first owner of the 92w series. http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/showthread...=second+edition If you are challenging credibility, you must consider that JBJ didnt know what i was talking about until I showed them... This may explain why they dont know... Also, are you referring to 24g DX or 12g DX. I havent seen the new 24g, but was told by my JBJ rep that it is going to be revised as well.. I'm not trying to give you a hard time. Its just that it seemed as if you were challenging my credibility. Chris. Link to comment
bogeydog Posted December 17, 2004 Share Posted December 17, 2004 No challenging credo, just was pointing out the JBJ wasn't letting the secret out. I actually called them with a stand question. Will I be able to procure the new hood for an existing tank? Link to comment
ccjung Posted December 17, 2004 Author Share Posted December 17, 2004 Yes, and no harm, no foul. To be honest, i think they are trying to avoid an onslaught of people wanting to upgrade to the new version... Although I work with them, my primary objective is to develop the best products possible. That means your gonna get straight talk. I will be offering the second edition hoods as part of the upgrade kit for the 24g.. Im expecting (i'll choose words a little more closely.) that the Second Edition will be in the February Order. Chris ps.. sorry for the confrontational response. I just spend 2 hours at the UPS depot... Sometimes leaves you a bit edgy.. Link to comment
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