New ecotech marine radion g4!

hybridazn · Aug 10, 2016

This is pretty good news I think

https://reefbuilders.com/2016/08/10/radion-g4-led-to-feature-radical-new-lens-system/

Kungpaoshizi · Aug 10, 2016

Just goes to show, led's aren't the issue, light spread is. (I'm a big wide angle lens proponent)

hybridazn · Aug 10, 2016

Kungpaoshizi said:
Just goes to show, led's aren't the issue, light spread is. (I'm a big wide angle lens proponent)

Agree, spread and spectrum are vital. Might contemplate going back to leds.....

That's a big maybe though lol

reeferfoxx · Aug 10, 2016

Ecotech should rethink their cluster design. Unless the new lenses has fixed that issue?...

We could dub these Radion bubble tips?

j/k

NeverlosT · Aug 10, 2016

Whatever we can do to get past the LED shadowing issue... I am all for it! Light dispersion for the win!

Drao05 · Aug 10, 2016

Looks like Premium Aquatics already listed with prices and more info:

https://premiumaquatics.com/products/ecotech-radion-xr15wg4pro-led-light.html
https://premiumaquatics.com/products/ecotech-radion-xr30wg4-led-light.html
https://premiumaquatics.com/products/ecotech-radion-xr30wg4pro-led-light.html

Kungpaoshizi · Aug 10, 2016

Will there be an upgrade path for previous-generation Radion owners to G4?
No. Unfortunately, the technical improvements in the G4 required the use of a new heatsink,
clusters, lenses and driver board. Because of these changes the shared parts between
the G4 and previous-model Radions are minimal.

BOOOOO!!!!

Well, I guess I'm selling my XR30W Pro's then..

d2mini · Aug 11, 2016

Kungpaoshizi said:
Just goes to show, led's aren't the issue, light spread is. (I'm a big wide angle lens proponent)

I didn't care for the WA lenses. Killed too much PAR and didn't really do much in the way of adding more useable spread.
These lenses on the other hand should be very interesting. Groundbreaking if they perform as stated.

mfinn · Aug 11, 2016

Well, I guess I'm selling my XR30W Pro's then..

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Why did they suddenly stop working?

reeferfoxx · Aug 11, 2016

mfinn said:
Well, I guess I'm selling my XR30W Pro's then..

Why did they suddenly stop working?[/QUOTE]
The Radion Beta Testing never ends. kekeke

Kungpaoshizi · Aug 12, 2016

mfinn said:
Well, I guess I'm selling my XR30W Pro's then..

Why did they suddenly stop working?

They work great, but I want those lenses!! Lol

mfinn · Aug 12, 2016

Kungpaoshizi said:
They work great, but I want those lenses!! Lol

I would be nice if they did become available for use on the earlier gens. Can't wait to see what real world use is like.

ZJedi945 · Aug 12, 2016

I was just thinking about upgrading my g2 to G3 pro.... Guess I am waiting a bit longer now

FDAWG · Aug 12, 2016

I'll wait for the Hybrid...

rayn · Aug 15, 2016

Interesting.... Gonna be looking to these.

Brett H whitt · Aug 22, 2016

I purchased 2 XR15 PRO’s and one XR30 PRO for my 60’X20”X20” tank today.
The XR30’s are in stock at Premium Aquatics. Still waiting for the XR15’s to come in.

I hope the light spread is as good as they claimed. I have 4 Hydra 26’s on the tank currently. They have such a small spread that
I had to add an extra one to keep the par levels consistent.

I looked at a lot of lighting systems:
Giesemann Vervve (no mounting options and very little information available)
Giesemann (Aurora to wide)
ATI T5/LED hybrid to large
Kessil (programming issues and short life span)

NumberFish · Aug 23, 2016

Would be great if EcoTech would make lenses like they have on the Radion G4's for the G3's. That might endear customers to them while making their customers investment last a few more years.