Dimmer for Reef Brite XHO????

[Charley75]

I just added 2 XHO 50/50s, but now think my tank is too white. I have a couple questions about.
1. How do I know whether it is a single channel or 2 channels on this fixture?
2. What kind of dimmer can I use?
3. Can I just dim the whites on the 50/50?

TIA

 

[vetteguy53081]

I just added 2 XHO 50/50s, but now think my tank is too white. I have a couple questions about.
1. How do I know whether it is a single channel or 2 channels on this fixture?
2. What kind of dimmer can I use?
3. Can I just dim the whites on the 50/50?

TIA

Can’t tell you the name of it but I do know reefbrite just came out with dimner unit
Check google
Reefbrite aquarium light dimmer

 

[Charley75]

I’ve seen the one on BRS, but just curious if any of the ones on Amazon will work, also if I could just control the white.

 

[mfinn]

At first I didn't think you could dim just the whites, but after looking at the app Reef Brite 2.0 that's used with the Reef Brite Bluetooth Controller, maybe.

Bluetooth LED Controller

The Reef Brite Bluetooth LED Controller allows complete control of XHO, LumiLite Pro, and LumiLite units. Easy to install and simple to use, the Reef Brite Bluetooth LED Controller opens up new programming options for your Reef Brite LEDs. The Bluetooth LE Controller has a built in battery...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Looks like it has dual channel control.

Reef Brite 2.0 - Apps on Google Play

Specially designed to control your Reef Brite lighting products

play.google.com

Give Bulk Reef Supply a call. I'm sure they can tell you.

 

[mfinn]

I’ve seen the one on BRS, but just curious if any of the ones on Amazon will work, also if I could just control the white.

I was looking into the Reef Brite one on BRS when you posted this question.
I would see if there is a app to control the amazon one.

 

[Charley75]

My only problem with the blue tooth dual channel one on BRS is the cost…like $170 I think. I think just the plain old in line dimmer on BRS is like 18-19 each. Just looking for other options.

 

[oreo54]

I’ve seen the one on BRS, but just curious if any of the ones on Amazon will work, also if I could just control the white.

First what does the power supply state as its output?
Second are there 4 or 2 wires going to the light head?

In-Line LED Dimmer

Inexpensive, versatile dimming control for Lumi Lite, Tech and XHO LED units. Installs easily and is capable of a wide variety of settings allowing you to conveniently choose the perfect amount of light with a push of a button. To install unplug your power supply and install the inline dimmer...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

That you can use something like this means it is easy to dim and may have 2 channels.

To have a lot of 3 rd party choices the
power supply needs to be constant voltage and be between 9-24 volts dc.
Wattage per channel will matter as well.

 

[flashsmith]

I have 2 of the add on kits on my radions and the dimmer that they sell has only 1 button. Pretty sure it won't work to lower I'd individual channels. Only the overall brightness of the fixture. Mine are only blue and my understanding is 50/50 is just that no matter the brightness.