- Replicating the dynamic natural qualities of sun and moon lighting, the PowerBrite lighting system c
- PowerBrites use 50-60 lumen/watt 1 watt LEDs and are designed to enhance existing fluorescent and co
- 4x1watt 10K Daylights
- 10 x 1.3 x .7H.
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- This item is a member of the PowerBrite LED Lighting System collection. The following description pertains to the collection and may not be relevant to this particular item
Replicating the dynamic natural qualities of sun and moon lighting, the PowerBrite lighting system combines the life-sustaining wavelengths of light with the efficiency of LED technology into one sleek lighting system. The excellent depth penetration adds the natural shimmering effect and rippling glow found on natural coral reefs while producing virtually no heat and consuming little electricity. The PowerBrite LED system is available as a powered lighting system or linking module in 10,000k Daylight, 460nm Actinic, or a 10,000k/Actinic combination. * Adds the shimmering effect of metal halides without the heat build-up * Efficient high power LED's last up to 50,000 hours * Linkable connection for up to two PowerBrite LED Modules * Promotes strong and healthy coral, invertebrate and plant growth * Each PowerBrite measures 12.25"L x 1.6"W x .75"H.An easy to install lighting solution that adds vibrancy and movement to any aquarium, each lighting system and linking module includes a complete installation kit that allows for multiple configurations on the tank or inside existing canopies & hoods. All systems feature high-output Power LED lamps with polished conical reflectors designed for maximum output and intensity.Model Description1643 - 12" - (2-10K/2-460nm actinic LED's)1645 - 12" - (4-10K LED's)1647 - 12" - (4-460nm actinic LED's)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I have three of these (one main, and two linking modules, for a total of 12W) over a 10 gallon reef as the sole source of light. Keeping corals in 10 gallons was once a major challenge. To get enough light, you had to trade for heat, and chilling a 10G was never practical. These keep a variety of soft corals living (going on two years under these, its not a fluke) and don't add significant heat. They do give off some heat, but far less than any other lighting solution. I first tried a single one of these (4W) over a 5 gallon, and even had some fairly remarkable success there, but at 1.2 watt per gallon the results are fantastic. I have not just experienced survival, but have experienced significant growth (my GSP has taken over a rock, from a dime sized frag, like it would in a halide lit tank) and have have had my yuma ricordia multiply from one head to three.
While lighting a large tank with a whole lot of these isn't terribly practical (there are other led options at a bit less $ per watt) due to cost, there is no reason not to try one (or some) of these in a smaller rig.
My only concern with a large tank install would be total light penetration. Right now I'm having really great results, but with only 12 inches of saltwater penetration its fairly easy to get good light all the way through. On a larger (deeper) tank, light penetration is always a concern. Hopefully someone will beat me to it and test these over time as the primary light on a deeper tank.
While lighting a large tank with a whole lot of these isn't terribly practical (there are other led options at a bit less $ per watt) due to cost, there is no reason not to try one (or some) of these in a smaller rig.
My only concern with a large tank install would be total light penetration. Right now I'm having really great results, but with only 12 inches of saltwater penetration its fairly easy to get good light all the way through. On a larger (deeper) tank, light penetration is always a concern. Hopefully someone will beat me to it and test these over time as the primary light on a deeper tank.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I have the powerbrite LED systems. I have 2 10K modules, about 16 months. warranty is one year, and one module went bad.
I contacted support to see if it could be repaired. No. And it cannot be replaced, since that model is out of production. Too bad,
Overall, until the failure, I was satisfied with the product, which was a very early LED solution.
But the company is a different story. I contacted customer support, and expected them to do something - anything at all - to make me happier or at least feel better about about doing business with their company.
Support was professional, but there is a surprising hole in that there is no way to pass feedback on to the company about your consumer experiences.
I guess it's another hi-tech engineering-oriented company whose focus is really just on developing new products.
Although their products do not have the depth penetration of some of their competitors, they have an alluring product line.
But I would caution potential buyers that they may not offer much support for what they sell if you run into trouble.
I would like to write the CEO to very politely tell him what my experience was with his company's product and why I chose to replace it with a different manufacturer's product.
He's not possible to find, and the company offers no avenue for customer feedback.
That's not a corporate culture I want to encourage with my business, which is a shame - I think they have innovative products.
I contacted support to see if it could be repaired. No. And it cannot be replaced, since that model is out of production. Too bad,
Overall, until the failure, I was satisfied with the product, which was a very early LED solution.
But the company is a different story. I contacted customer support, and expected them to do something - anything at all - to make me happier or at least feel better about about doing business with their company.
Support was professional, but there is a surprising hole in that there is no way to pass feedback on to the company about your consumer experiences.
I guess it's another hi-tech engineering-oriented company whose focus is really just on developing new products.
Although their products do not have the depth penetration of some of their competitors, they have an alluring product line.
But I would caution potential buyers that they may not offer much support for what they sell if you run into trouble.
I would like to write the CEO to very politely tell him what my experience was with his company's product and why I chose to replace it with a different manufacturer's product.
He's not possible to find, and the company offers no avenue for customer feedback.
That's not a corporate culture I want to encourage with my business, which is a shame - I think they have innovative products.
I use these as an adjuntc lighting to my reef aquarium. My corals love them! The offer a nice glimmer and do not add heat to the tank. They are affordable and I highly recommend them.
