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No turning back!

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by slovan, Apr 9, 2011.

  1. slovan

    slovan Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I took the plunge on my display and converted the MH to LED!  I have a Giesemann Spectra fixture and I wanted to keep it because it looks nice in the open and it also has 4) 54W T5s built in.  I realized I could retrofit LEDs into the fixture by fitting it into the existing space where the MH reflectors were mounted.  
    In order to do this, I had to remove the MH components and it was not an easy task.  It wouldn't come apart nicely so I had to rip it out.  Oops, no turning back now! [​IMG]  Once I got it all out, I lined up the AI modules and drilled new holes on top of the fixture for the bolts to hold the modules into place.  It ended up looking pretty clean and I am happy with the conversion.
    I have 2 modules in there now and I am going to monitor how my tank does.  If it looks like I need a 3rd module, I will add it.  But for now, this will work.   Here are a few pictures of the conversion.
    One reflector removed[​IMG]
    What is left of the reflectors...[​IMG]
    Conversion completed[​IMG]
    Old tank pic with MH for reference[​IMG]
    After LED conversion[​IMG]
     
  2. JB Veteran Reefkeeper

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    Nice! I'm in the process of doing the same, but going DIY route...
     
  3. mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    that looks great. your tank looks super too
     
  4. MXC207 Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Very nice! I just got my AI lights too and love em! I like the top of your tank where it doesnt have the trim, looks pretty sweet. Very good idea on putting the AI's in your fixture, looks SUPER clean! Good job man!
     
  5. iaJim

    iaJim Inactive User

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    That's a great idea! Looks like it was made that way.
     
  6. iaJim

    iaJim Inactive User

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    You should send these pics to AI. They could use a better looking way to mount these in the open.
     
  7. Guest

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    Looks like something you would buy right off the shelf. Awesome job dude.
     

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