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Has anyone bought from Reef LEDLights out of IL?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Tickyty, Nov 19, 2012.

  1. Nov 19, 2012 #1
    Tickyty

    Tickyty Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I am planning on doing a DIY LED build soon. I have come across these guys several times and the solderless system seems very tempting. I priced out the system I would like to have and the price was almost $700. My question is more so has anyone purchased from them in the past? If so what was the experience like? Almost temped to just get a pair of AI's at this price.
     
  2. Nov 19, 2012 #2
    JB Marion

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    I've purchased from them. They are good guys.
     
  3. Nov 19, 2012 #3
    BigB

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    Yea I bought a biocube diy kit with the solder-less connectors from them awhile back. They work ok, I have since thrown them all way and just soldered the leds.. I personally like the inventronics driver they sell over the more common meanwell driver that everyone uses. I agree they are very helpful and nice people, but their shipping takes along time..
     
  4. Nov 19, 2012 #4
    Tickyty

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    Why did you scrap the solderless? What about the inventronics driver do you prefer over meanwell?
     
  5. Nov 19, 2012 #5
    BigB

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    The solderless connectors didn't always connect and it was a pain in the ***. The inventronic drivers I like cause of the easy dimming abilities.
     
  6. Nov 19, 2012 #6
    nick

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    what size of tank ty? if you watch the deals you can normally pickup a pair of ai sol blues used for $600 and you will have alot better dimming options
     
  7. Nov 20, 2012 #7
    Tickyty

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    It's a 90 gallon. I almost pulled the trigger on MThomp's pair but did not. Now I'm kicking myself for not dropping the $500. What I see out there now for used ones people want $700. I am looking though.
     
  8. Nov 20, 2012 #8
    Andy The Reef Guy

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    yah forget the solderless I did 185 LED's that I soldered all of! PITA but better than the alternative, more cost effective, and better connections imo
     
  9. Nov 20, 2012 #9
    Tickyty

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    Good to know Andy.
     

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