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Old 10-23-2007, 12:12 AM   #151 (permalink)
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Hello Steve,

I don't have an answer but I wanted to say to TR.
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Old 10-23-2007, 12:46 AM   #152 (permalink)
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thanks Carmiejo - I intend to buy one of these LED contraptions, but can't decide which one. I would like to compare the LED used in the Aqua Illumination with the LED used in the new Solaris-I series, but while we know the AI uses a SSC P4, I haven't figured out what PFO is using now.
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Old 10-23-2007, 05:17 PM   #153 (permalink)
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Hi there:

The fins are wide enough that should you want to clean it, you can take a damp Q-tip and wipe them down.

Air is moving through it most of the time, so dust will be more evident intake of the fans.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me.

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I am concerned that the heatsink fins on top of the Aquaillumination will act as a dust magnet and be impossible to keep clean - any thoughts?
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Old 10-26-2007, 11:01 PM   #154 (permalink)
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How many here have the AI running now? I have seen some pics and alot of discussion on the Solaris brand but have yet to find much info on the AI and would be real curious to hear about some experiances with these lights....any one??
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Old 10-27-2007, 01:08 AM   #155 (permalink)
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Hi Putter & to TR. I know that AI just just recently shipped their first units and a couple TR people have received notice that their's is on the way but I am not sure that I have seen any feedback yet.
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Old 10-27-2007, 10:12 AM   #156 (permalink)
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Thanks Carmiejo, will have to just hang out and wait, see what the reactions are.
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Old 10-28-2007, 07:28 AM   #157 (permalink)
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Thanks Carmiejo, will have to just hang out and wait, see what the reactions are.
Go and read my thoughts on page 6


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Old 10-28-2007, 08:38 AM   #158 (permalink)
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Any pics yet reefboy? Thanks for pointing your post out again, they do sound good indeed, and cheaper, but the jury is still out, so to speak. Would LOVE to see some pics of yours in action if you find the time
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Old 10-28-2007, 01:56 PM   #159 (permalink)
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Any pics yet reefboy? Thanks for pointing your post out again, they do sound good indeed, and cheaper, but the jury is still out, so to speak. Would LOVE to see some pics of yours in action if you find the time
No pics for a month, as I am away from home.

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Old 10-30-2007, 10:15 AM   #160 (permalink)
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I put a few pictures on my blog, Dave's Reefin Adventures

No review yet, still tweaking, but overall impression is very positive. Reefboys concerns are valid however, but being addressed by AI.
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Old 12-16-2007, 12:45 PM   #161 (permalink)
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Well a month or so has passed by since the last post, any one else using the AI yet? I have my tank and now need to order the light, but still can not make up my mind on which one to get, the AI or the I4, lots of thoughts and discussion on the AI but not to sure how much has actualy made it to production, an update from AI would be nice to see, have the cords been made longer, are the legs more stable now? Reefboy, any more input from you? I know you sounded pretty happy with them to start with, have you seen good growth? Have you had any issues with the light since your first review of it on page 6? Sure do appreciate the feed back, I need to get a light ordered, got a tank sitting here that just seems naked with out lights.
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Old 12-16-2007, 01:02 PM   #162 (permalink)
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An update from AI:

The legs have been revised, and are much stronger. We just received them on Friday.

The power supply's are being reworked to have longer cables; future orders will go out with longer cables.

Also - the fixture is now sold exclusively through ReefGeek. If you have any questions, please let them know. I will continue to watch TR for technical questions.

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...lots of thoughts and discussion on the AI but not to sure how much has actualy made it to production, an update from AI would be nice to see, have the cords been made longer, are the legs more stable now?
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Old 12-16-2007, 04:15 PM   #163 (permalink)
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Thanks Chris, I will contact ReefGeek with further questions.
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Old 12-16-2007, 09:43 PM   #164 (permalink)
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This sounds like good response to customer feedback.
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Old 12-17-2007, 12:31 PM   #165 (permalink)
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hey putter i was one of the first to recieve the solaris i4 and its awesome, the only set back i had with it so far was my day whites went out, but i contacted pfo and they sent me replacements free right away! so now i know they have great customer service. the led stripes were very easy to replace aswell. i have it set on the solar/lunar cycle and it looks awesome. the length of the power cords are plenty for me, and i even have a taller than usual tank. i did alot of research between the i4 and the ai before i bought the i4, since i only seen and used the i4 it wouldnt be fair to judge them myself, the only thing i can say is i found alot more helpful info on the i4 and all pfo products than ai. im sure you cant go wrong with either of them.
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Old 01-25-2008, 11:21 PM   #166 (permalink)
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Check this out about the Solaris

Reefs.org Forums :: View topic - PFO Solaris lights are a complete rip off and junk!!! IMO
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Old 01-26-2008, 09:05 AM   #167 (permalink)
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My cousin stopped by the last weekend and took some pictures ( he has a better camera than me and is a semi-pro photographer ), hopefully soon I'll have some pictures to share.
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Old 05-01-2008, 12:14 PM   #168 (permalink)
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soon some pictures?
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Old 05-02-2008, 11:56 PM   #169 (permalink)
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Hi Twan and to TR.
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Old 06-22-2008, 06:10 PM   #170 (permalink)
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AI question and suggestion

Question

1) Are the LEDs end user replacable? (I'd hate to have to pay out this amount of money and have to buy whole new units in 5 years time)

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1) Bright red LEDS for night time viewing critters
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