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I got the none-dimmable version so those fans are brutally loud at 9v which is recommended by ATI, I contacted ATI us and they said to run them at a lower speed but I have been told that they will shorten the life of the bulbs and ballast if it's ran below 9v. I have learned to live with it but it sure is nice when they turn off at 10 pm lol

I have one of these fixtures on a client's tank, now I'm going to have to double check what I have the fans set at. I thought they were on full blast, but maybe I turned them all the way down?? I'll look tomorrow when I'm there. Can't hear them at all.

maron6977

02-17-2017 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Galizio (Post 1008749)

I also find fans on my Ati a bit noisy. Have 5 of them in my unit... I replaced one with a computer fan before and still a bit noisy. I went to a store in Langley ( can't remember the name at the moment but not a computer store) and I opted for the cheapest one , they vary from $2 to $15 if I remember correctly , and apparently the more expensive one are more quiet, the one I got I think paid like 2.50 for it , fits good and is just a bit fatter than the Ati ones, and slightly quieter ...
Just to be clear mine are not super loud but I can hear them drawing air, don't expect to be dead silent lol...
By the way your pics looks great, will like to see the full tank one day... I'm just afraid going to get more in to it than I'm already ahah

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SMI electronics ?

Galizio

02-17-2017 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by maron6977 (Post 1008908)

SMI electronics ?

I think so but not sure.. but they had any kind of size fans, thinking Ati ask 15$+ probably can get top of the line there...

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Bblinks

03-06-2017 09:31 PM

March 5th full tank shot

https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3790/3...67c5a8b6_b.jpg

Bblinks

03-06-2017 09:32 PM

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Reef-Geek

03-06-2017 10:35 PM

Good as always!
What is the red fish on the right of forest fire digi?

Bblinks

03-06-2017 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Reef-Geek (Post 1010120)

Good as always!
What is the red fish on the right of forest fire digi?

Pylei wrasse....I think I bought the retarded one though...always trying to commit suicide lol

Bblinks

03-06-2017 11:48 PM

ATI Cooling fan

I had a chance to check the temperature exiting my ATI sunpower fixture. I had it running on 12v which is annoying to say the least when it comes to fan noise. After I ran the infrared temp gauge and the read out was only 28 degrees I was a bit surprised. Now I have it adjusted to 9v and the temp is registered at 32 degrees. I know ATI recommends 36 degrees for optimum running temperature to prolong the life of the ballast and bulbs but I think I am comfortable at 32 degree and half the decibel level on the fan. Winner winner chicken dinner.

Bblinks

03-06-2017 11:51 PM

ATI bulb configuration

Bulb change from 4 x coral plus 4 x blue plus to 2 x coral plus 2 x actinic 4 x blue plus. Such a enhancement on coral appearance, at least in my eyes. I don't think it's gonna affect the growth much either. Like it and gonna stick with it.

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