AI Sol Review

[sphelps]

I think you're current is off to, no way 6 sols running close to full blast are only pulling 0.6amps which is only 70W. 3 400W halides using 12amps sounds right as that's 1400W. The sols should be pulling closer to 4 amps so you're basically using 1/3 the energy.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I think you're current is off

You're right, just checked at peak usage, it's probably 2.8amp

[sphelps]

They are rated at 72W each I believe so if you run them 100% then you're looking at 3.9A.

[Aquattro]

Here's a crappy phone pic showing coverage. Colors are washed out in the photo, but you can see the 6 units cover the area well..

[sphelps]

Aaahh don't show my wife, if she sees those angels in a reef tank I'm screwed!

Looking good btw, obviously coverage isn't an issue anymore. So I know you said the pic washed out the color but do you find color in general more washed out with the LEDs compared to your halides?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Aaahh don't show my wife, if she sees those angels in a reef tank I'm screwed!

Looking good btw, obviously coverage isn't an issue anymore. So I know you said the pic washed out the color but do you find color in general more washed out with the LEDs compared to your halides?

The angels are my favorites, especially since they haven't eaten my clam!

No, the colors are good, not washed out at all, just don't have the pop they used to.

[Willito]

Although this is a AI Sol review, is there any reason why you didn't want to wait for the release of the AI Vega? This light is supposely the latest greates in LED that AI has to offer and is closely price to the SOL.