Zetlight UFO Z8 90W LED - any experiences?

anthonygf · Apr 21, 2021

Mppp said:
I do like mine and like others have said the app is not the best, but with a couple of practice runs I set up a setting I like (high blues, very little whites) and occasionally adjust the settings if algae creeps in some. One of the fans just recently went out so going to attempt to take it apart tonight to hopefully find a part number and replace it.

Cobalt has replacement parts but they won't sell them because of liability issues.

Mppp · Apr 21, 2021

anthonygf said:
Cobalt has replacement parts but they won't sell them because of liability issues.

Greeattt....I was afraid of something like that as I had emailed them yesterday and knowing the light being discontinued. The light isn't even 2 years old and fan went out and with it sounding like I won't be able to find a replacement fan I guess I threw away hundreds of dollars unfortunately.

anthonygf · Apr 21, 2021

Mppp said:
Greeattt....I was afraid of something like that as I had emailed them yesterday and knowing the light being discontinued. The light isn't even 2 years old and fan went out and with it sounding like I won't be able to find a replacement fan I guess I threw away hundreds of dollars unfortunately.

I'm sure you can get the fan somewhere. The light was made in China, so start there with them. Try to buy another light if you can, ask sasquatchboy on ebay, he may be able to get another light cheap. He knows a distributor that has them, that is how he is replacing my defective light.

Andreas' Reef · Apr 22, 2021

Seems like a good choice. might have a hard time with acros if you plan to grow them.

bdholmes · Jul 10, 2021

Mppp said:
I do like mine and like others have said the app is not the best, but with a couple of practice runs I set up a setting I like (high blues, very little whites) and occasionally adjust the settings if algae creeps in some. One of the fans just recently went out so going to attempt to take it apart tonight to hopefully find a part number and replace it.

Is the cobalt app for the iPhone too? I see it for android, but not in the iPhone app store

Mppp · Jul 10, 2021

bdholmes said:
Is the cobalt app for the iPhone too? I see it for android, but not in the iPhone app store

I looked for it in App Store and didn't see it either anymore so in short do not buy the light. Cobalt has stopped answering emails (support) on the light so when mine gives out I guess I'm buying a more mainstream light. So much for trying to support the little guy in this case if they won't stand by products even if product doesn't end up being a success.

Mppp · Jul 16, 2021

Mppp said:
I looked for it in App Store and didn't see it either anymore so in short do not buy the light. Cobalt has stopped answering emails (support) on the light so when mine gives out I guess I'm buying a more mainstream light. So much for trying to support the little guy in this case if they won't stand by products even if product doesn't end up being a success.

Well I was completely wrong about Cobalt not answering me months ago on my recent response from my last post as I plain just missed their email reply from many months ago (foot in mouth!) They stated they will fix the light, but seems like I have to send it in which I'm unsure of if I can do as I do not have a backup light. It's such a neat looking light and the only light I've ever seen in person or online that doesn't look cheaply made, hope I can keep it running. Checked apple App Store though again and didn't see it only Android so guess I'll be keeping my outdated phone for awhile as I'm unsure if I can transfer app to a new iPhone?

Mppp · Jul 16, 2021

anthonygf said:
I'm sure you can get the fan somewhere. The light was made in China, so start there with them. Try to buy another light if you can, ask sasquatchboy on ebay, he may be able to get another light cheap. He knows a distributor that has them, that is how he is replacing my defective light.

Thank you...just messaged him!

anthonygf · Jul 17, 2021

Mppp said:
Thank you...just messaged him!

I did the same for you back in April but did not get a response from him.

Mppp · Jul 17, 2021

anthonygf said:
I did the same for you back in April but did not get a response from him.

Thanks for trying though appreciate it!

anthonygf · Jul 17, 2021

Mppp said:
Thanks for trying though appreciate it!

Can you replace the fan yourself? I will remove a fan from my spare unit and see if I can get a replacement on eBay. How is your light working with just one fan?

anthonygf · Jul 17, 2021

bdholmes said:
Is the cobalt app for the iPhone too? I see it for android, but not in the iPhone app store

You can get a cheap tablet with Android to run the app. That is what I have used, now I set the light on a schedule and do not need to use the app unless I want to change the settings.