Beamswork LED's
- Thread starter ElectricBlueSeanBurch
- Start date
Ok Here is what showed up on my doorstep today.
Open up the box to find the very well packaged 2 components: 1. Light 2. Cord
Here are just a few random pics, starting with a terrible pic of the awesome adjustable legs. I have found these to be very sturdy. Obviosly I wouldn't trust the to rest on the edge like I would a "clamp on" setup, but it fits my needs perfectly
Then a pic of the top of the light. Very high quality finish (gloss black) Extremely low profile for the light as well. Note the legs installed upside down, I did not install them wrong, this is how they are shipped.
Here is a pic of the bottom of the light. All of the led wiring is extremely clean. It could maybe use some trim work or other finishing touches on the bottom as most of the components are exposed, But I find it to be a really cool look. Plus for the price I dont expect them to be dipped in platinum.
The power cord is 6'. They have a 3way switch:
1: Off
2: Blue Moonlights Only
3: Main Lights Plus Blue Lights
All the led's worked out of the box on both lights, I have heard of some of them coming in damaged or with led's out or not working. Luckily I did not have this problem. I was worried that the 30" depth would be an issue. I justified this as "I Didn't want a bright light anyways." I was extremely surprised by how bright they were. They are so bright they actually make the pfs glow. They do look a tad "white" for my taste, but I am more than happy with them. I will post a few before and after pics. The before pics used 3x24" T8 fixtures with AquaGlo bulbs (18000k I believe) These bulbs were very purpleish (technical term) which i'm assuming is what makes the beamswork seem so white to me.
Before
After
Two Things I noticed in the pics
1: The center of the tank looks like it is way to bright. It is not like this in person and of the crazy amounts pics I took with my phone they all look like this.
2: I need to quit being lazy and re-scape my tank!
Anyways, I know I watched these lights for a while and info and pics were pretty hard to come by, so I figured I'd make an attempt. HTH guys,
Josh
Open up the box to find the very well packaged 2 components: 1. Light 2. Cord
Here are just a few random pics, starting with a terrible pic of the awesome adjustable legs. I have found these to be very sturdy. Obviosly I wouldn't trust the to rest on the edge like I would a "clamp on" setup, but it fits my needs perfectly
Then a pic of the top of the light. Very high quality finish (gloss black) Extremely low profile for the light as well. Note the legs installed upside down, I did not install them wrong, this is how they are shipped.
Here is a pic of the bottom of the light. All of the led wiring is extremely clean. It could maybe use some trim work or other finishing touches on the bottom as most of the components are exposed, But I find it to be a really cool look. Plus for the price I dont expect them to be dipped in platinum.
The power cord is 6'. They have a 3way switch:
1: Off
2: Blue Moonlights Only
3: Main Lights Plus Blue Lights
All the led's worked out of the box on both lights, I have heard of some of them coming in damaged or with led's out or not working. Luckily I did not have this problem. I was worried that the 30" depth would be an issue. I justified this as "I Didn't want a bright light anyways." I was extremely surprised by how bright they were. They are so bright they actually make the pfs glow. They do look a tad "white" for my taste, but I am more than happy with them. I will post a few before and after pics. The before pics used 3x24" T8 fixtures with AquaGlo bulbs (18000k I believe) These bulbs were very purpleish (technical term) which i'm assuming is what makes the beamswork seem so white to me.
Before
After
Two Things I noticed in the pics
1: The center of the tank looks like it is way to bright. It is not like this in person and of the crazy amounts pics I took with my phone they all look like this.
2: I need to quit being lazy and re-scape my tank!
Anyways, I know I watched these lights for a while and info and pics were pretty hard to come by, so I figured I'd make an attempt. HTH guys,
Josh
I'm hoping the floating driftwood will grow algae, I think it will look cool.The plecos and flagtail will be happy soon
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Ps. I'm almost ready to start using the canopy we(you) built. I just have to mount the lights and "eel proof" it.
If its to bright for you another option is to turn one on blue lights only and other normal....might just try it.
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I hope your experience with aquatraders turn out better than mine did. They have horrible customer service and could care less if you develop a problem with anything they send you.
It's not really to bright, more so I wasn't expecting it to be that bright. Besides the extra 12" from the canopy will tone it down a tad anyways I'd imagine
Thanks for the review and pics. I have actually decided on these lights as well, just saving some money first. Glad to hear of another satisfied customer.
