maxspect led temps

[joealbin]

So I'm running the maxspect led 160 in my hood of my 37 gallon tank. I have not put water in yet but im still building so soon enough i will have water in it. The question is what is the average temp that it is running for other owners? Anybody have it in a hood and what temp are you getting? I drilled and put a vent in the hood right at the position of the fan so it will blow the hot air out the top. Im getting about 51 to 52 c with all lights running is that normal if somebody can give me some of their numbers that would be awesome.

 

[dragoneggs]

Do you have any incoming air? You may need some 'fresh' air intake.

 

[joealbin]

well its in the hood so the back is open. I was thinking of putting is some fans in the back to blow air in but I dont know if that will be very effective at all. I will try getting pics up later of the install so its a lil easier to understand

 

[dragoneggs]

My 160w run at 36 to 37degC with only the blue and white 3w bulbs on. I will post again the temp later today when the 30w whites fire up for a couple hours. I think it is still in the low 40s so you are probably running a bit hot and it could reduce the life of your unit even though you are below the alarm level limit internally set.

 

[dragoneggs]

Okay lights full on and they are running at 44degC for your reference. Tank is open top. Lights are suspended and about 4in above surface.

 

[joealbin]

well thanks for the info. I think I might put a fan in the vent to help the fan push the hot air out of the hood. There is about inch to inch and a half between the fan and the vent in the hood so the air should blow out the vent. But the its only like a 6 inch hood so its sitting at the top were the heat is, so hopefully the fan can draw it out.