Madreefers New Build/Upgrade

BlueTang<3 · #1 01-31-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Madreefer

Well after 2 years of using Sols I've finally come across a problem with one of them. I don't know why but one of my fixtures has decided not to ramp up or down with the rest of the lights. It seems to be stuck at 100%. I'm just waiting for a couple more wireless adapters to show up and see if that'll fix the problem. I'm hoping it's just the data cable connection.

Not familiar with how they work, but can u swap cables from one to the other to see if its a problem with the control or the cord?

Madreefer · #2 01-31-2014, 02:55 PM

Well there's only 2 now that are hooked up with the data cable. The others have the wireless adapters and i'm waiting for more to arrive in the mail. Hoping that it will solve this problem. If not than it looks like i'll be saving my allowance up for 2 of the Hydra 52's, but really thats my plan anyways.

Madreefer · #3 02-01-2014, 10:36 PM

Well the wireless adapters came for my lights and it didnt help the one Sol fixture so it must be the control part of it.

So something new.

Well after a little research I got creative in my basement today and decided to build one of these.
I had some Ecoexotic LED fixtures kicking around, a Mag 8 pump, and a bunch of PVC.

I'll be running the 2 red LED fixtures for 18hrs a day. Supposedly red grows algae. I may have to get some pieces of plastic to block the light from every where else. I'm a little curious to see how this expirement turns out. I guess I really am old school now

BlueTang<3 · #4 02-01-2014, 11:08 PM

Nice controller in the background

What your thought with this new contraption?

Madreefer · #5 02-02-2014, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueTang<3

Nice controller in the background

What your thought with this new contraption?

Well I asked the question on Algae Scrubbers and no response. So I guess I'll be the guinea pig. I should have tested nitrates first but I haven't had one of those kits for several years.

Madreefer · #6 02-09-2014, 07:31 PM

Day 7 and it's growing algae. I switched the lights to white instead of red. I also cut up a plastic tote and put it on due to the splashing of the waterfall.