Seen the new Lumenarc's w/ black reflector

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Have you guys seen these newer Lumenarc's w/ black reflectors? What do you think of them? They seem to be similar to the regular LIII's. I like the fact they have glass shields for the moguls b/c I have broken a bulb before when the water splashed up on it. Also, they look like they are sturdier than the standard from the pictures. But is it worth the extra $$$???

Comparison:

standard LIII: $116.99
-19.5” x 19.5” x 8.5”
-no glass shield
-adjustable mogul socket
lumenarcs_hanging.jpg


Lumenarch black vented Pendants: $144.99
-19.5" x 19.5 "
-includes glass shield
-adjustable mogul socket
lumenarc_.jpg
 
reef_doug said:
Looks good.

Do you think the will have black mini 250wHQI's in the future?
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good question, don't know.

Has anyone tried these though and can give an opinion on whether it's worth the extra $30 to go for the black vs. just sticking with the regular LIII?
 
Ben,

I just purchased two LIII (large) reflectors from Barrier Reefs. If I would have known that these were going to be available in black, I would have waited. My steel stand, doors, and trimwork are all black. Would have been nice to blend the lights into the mix.

Kirk
 
Looks like a sheetmetal wrap/cover in wich case the reflector is exactly the same only the outside can now hold on to the glass . :)
 
plack said:
Looks like a sheetmetal wrap/cover in wich case the reflector is exactly the same only the outside can now hold on to the glass . :)
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Yeah. that's what I thought too.. so glass & sheet metal wrap - worth the extra 30? Probably would be for me. I lost an $80 ushio and burnt my arm enough times that it probably is.



also, have you guys seen the Reflector Hanging System in use? $21.99 - are they worth it?

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Herefishyfishy said:
The Luminarc standard and the mini also come with glass available and the exhaust system as an extra. My Lminis have glass.
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Mike, I know that bit about the glass to be true for the HQI's, but is the same thing true for the moguls? don't happen to have a link to some info on it? I actually like polished aluminum look.
 
The glass fits the reflecter, not the mogul. My three Lum Mini mogul reflecters have the glass though the glass is in a box, not in the tank. When I get around to ducting them together, the glass will go back in
 
I wonder if the glass on the mogul pendant is uv protected? (not really necessary) If so thats seems like a waste of PAR, though I wonder if uv protected glass blocks more PAR than regular glass? I like the idea of only cleaning a glass lens rather than having to clean bulbs every week (I'm always nervous about damaging them) but I would think there would be a significant drop in intesity. Also, has anyone seen a comparison in performance between the baby lumenarc and the sulight supply mogul lumenmax pendant?
 
I have not seen a comparison,Study, But I have seen both. Lumenarc kicked butt
 
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