Warranties on Lights

[simon_the_plant_nerd]

My Superfish scaper light has failed and, although they offer a 2 year warranty, it’s taking very long to replace. Local MH were apologetic but I’m getting to the point where I actually need a working light.

I considered some more expensive options such as the AI Prime Freshwater which looks like a decent light but for a light that is over £250 it only has a 1 year warranty. Having worked with LED lighting for some years that doesn’t inspire me much.

Any good lights with decent warranties out there?

 

[PARAGUAY]

I use nicrew for a few year,not sure about the guarantees and warranty but never had any trouble. The price does it for me £30 to £40 ish

 

[FrozenShivers]

My Superfish scaper light has failed and, although they offer a 2 year warranty, it’s taking very long to replace. Local MH were apologetic but I’m getting to the point where I actually need a working light.

I considered some more expensive options such as the AI Prime Freshwater which looks like a decent light but for a light that is over £250 it only has a 1 year warranty. Having worked with LED lighting for some years that doesn’t inspire me much.

Any good lights with decent warranties out there?

Where in Scotland are you and what size light do you need? I would be happy to loan you some if you’re nearby? Got spare Twinstar, Week Aqua, Aquael etc.

 

[simon_the_plant_nerd]

Where in Scotland are you and what size light do you need? I would be happy to loan you some if you’re nearby? Got spare Twinstar, Week Aqua, Aquael etc.

That’s very kind of you! I’ve cable tied a £10 plant grow light to the old light since which is doing the job for now. I’d definitely be interested in hearing your thoughts on the lights though? It sounds like you’ve had a few. I’m in Edinburgh.

 

[FrozenShivers]

That’s very kind of you! I’ve cable tied a £10 plant grow light to the old light since which is doing the job for now. I’d definitely be interested in hearing your thoughts on the lights though? It sounds like you’ve had a few. I’m in Edinburgh.

Not a problem, I'm only over in Dunfermline so not too far away, if you fancy trying one of them just PM me.

Aqual Leddy - This was my first ever light, cheap and cheerful and worked nicely on my small tank with low light plants, was used on 40x25x25cm tank.
Twinstar 60B - I have two of these not in use, my first time being able to control my lighting, was used on a 60x35x35 tank and a 60x30x30cm tank.
Chihiros WRGB II Slim - Still in use, my first (and so far only) foray into Chihiros, pleasing rendition, solid app. Is used in a 90x40x40cm tank.
Week Aqua P600 Pro - I have two of these but only one is in use, great rendition, app isn't as polished as Chihiros but still does the job, far more power than I'll ever need, 180mm deep so it can throw out a wide spread, the value of these lights seems crazy for the specs. Is used in 60x35x35cm tank.
Week Aqua Z250 Pro - I have two of these, they aren't in use yet. Should be similar colour rendition etc as the P series but with less power although hardly lacking at 75w each. Not an LED strip light so the distribution will vary and it will have a shimmer effect. These will both be used on my 120x50x50cm tank that I'm setting up.

I need to start listing some of my stuff for sale as I currently own 8 lights and only 2 are in use right now. I would like to try the Twinstar E IV but I'm also probably playing an expensive game of trying lots of different units because I keep talking myself out of my endgame. I love the colour rendition of ADA and I love the unit aesthetics of Skylight Hyperspot. I don't actually need super high power light, I've yet to venture beyond easy/medium plants and 10-20ppm CO2, I care most about the colour rendition, the visual aesthetics of the actual light unit itself (for me it's like furniture) and the app/control 🙂

 

[simon_the_plant_nerd]

Week Aqua P600 Pro - I have two of these but only one is in use, great rendition, app isn't as polished as Chihiros but still does the job, far more power than I'll ever need, 180mm deep so it can throw out a wide spread, the value of these lights seems crazy for the specs

I’ve been looking at these. They do look really good and matches my tank dimensions. I’m going to chase up my replacement again this week and if I haven’t heard anything in a week I might take you up on your offer and borrow one for a bit.

Also a good excuse to check out your tanks too! 😄