Custom canopy help...

saltn00b

saltn00b

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Lumenarc III
The Lumenarc III delivers an intense and more precise light distribution pattern over a significantly broader area at higher ceiling heights than conventional reflectors are capable of. It is constructed from lightweight specular aluminum and features 12 optically engineered facets surrounding the lamp. It also features an adjustable socket assembly that is capable of centering high wattage Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium lamps within the reflector. It has the most even distribution and highest reflectivity of any reflector on the market. The hood dimensions are 19.5” x 19.5” x 8.5” tall. Optional A/C kit allows air cooling of the reflector and bulb through 2 4" duct attachments at either side of the reflector and includes glass.




Of all the reflectors tested, the Diamond Light was the most unique. This reflector uses multiple pieces of polished aluminum to create a reflector with twelve individual facets. This multifaceted design dispersed light from the 400 watt lamp very evenly. Also, positioning of the lamp within the reflector is adjustable. This adjustability allows the user to position the inner envelope of the metal halide lamp directly in the center of the reflector, amounting to the most symmetrical spread of any reflector analyzed during this study. The Diamond Light reflector obtained a peak intensity of 2400-2500 μmol/sec/m2. This reflector may not be suitable for everyone, given its rather large size.
Percent of PAR lost from 6” to 12” from the lamp
3x3' area 2x2' Area 1x1' Area
7% 18% 36%
This means that the Diamond Light reflector loses the least amount of light as one moves farther away from it.
References
(1) Joshi, S. 1998. Spectral Analysis of Metal Halide Lamps Used in the Reef Aquarium Hobby Part 1: New 400-watt Lamps, http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/a.../1/default.asp
(2) Joshi, S. and Morgan D. 1999. Spectral Analysis of Metal Halide Lamps Used in the Reef Aquarium Hobby Part II: Used 400-watt Lamps http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/a.../2/default.asp
(3) Joshi, S. and Morgan, D. 1999. Spectral Analysis of Metal Halide Lamps Used in the Reef Aquarium Hobby Part III: New and used 250-watt Lamps http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/a.../2/default.asp
(4) Joshi, S. and Morgan D., “Spectral Analysis of Metal Halide Lamps – Do Ballasts Make a Difference,” 2001 Annual Marine Fish and Reef USA, Fancy Publications.
(5) Joshi, S., “Spectral Analysis of Recent Metal Halide Lamps: Part IV– 10000K and 12000K lamps,” 2002 Annual Marine Fish and Reef USA, Fancy Publications.
(6) Joshi, S. and Marks, Timothy. 2002. Spectral Analysis of Recent Metal Halide Lamps and Ballasts: Part VI, http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...02/feature.htm
(7) Joshi, S. and Marks, Timothy. 2002. Spectral Analysis of 150W Double Ended Metal Halide Lamps and Ballasts http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...02/feature.htm
(8) Harker, R. “Reflecting on Lighting”, Aquarium Frontiers, Nov 1999. http://www.animalnetwork.com/fish2/a.../1/default.asp
 
groupergenius

groupergenius

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Those lumenarc III's are awsome. My problem is that they are 19.5" x 19.5". And my 75 gallon tank is only 18.5" wide. But mine is not a bowfront, so maybe there's enough room over those.
 
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jrthomas40

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those look cool...i wish i could get them too but dont think they will fit on the 90 either
 
mie

mie

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Ok got the hood done, Just have to stain it and get the lights and ballast from my lfs, which i have found at a good price.
Here are some pics of the hood
We have to make one modification to the bow part of it. There is a piece of wood that covers to much lighted area. Easy fix.




 
mie

mie

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Originally Posted by jrthomas40
that is awesome lookin....how did you get it to bow?
1/4 inch poplar and 1 inch strips with relief cuts in it and soaked for a few hours in a hot bathtub.
 
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jrthomas40

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so its plywood cut in the shape you want then the studs placed around the shape
 
mie

mie

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Yes the stud is one piece.
On the flip side i took the hood outside to stain it with the can of stain you see in the background and as i was picking the hood up i knocked the full can on the floor were it spilled everywere. Luckily it was hardwood and i have a shopvac.
 
toeknee

toeknee

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Man I want to build a custom wood canopy so I can add more lights but I am so not handy it would be a disaster. Wish I could. Nice work!
 
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jrthomas40

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man i am not either...but i just got some tools and you have nothing really to lose other than a few dollars....so why not try it at least once
 
mie

mie

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It should be up and running with in the next three weeks. I will post all the step by step pics as i do it.
 
toeknee

toeknee

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so my tank is 36x18
so do I make the wood case about 37x19 with i guess shims inside to catch the rim of the tank?
also how exactly would you make a piece of wood that opens for access.
I am def interested in doing this just need guidance.
Mia yours looks great
 
mie

mie

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Just 1/2 inch larger should work. The outside skin is a 1/8 inch piece of poplar covering the rough wood. Your tank would be easy to make a hood for. It is smaller and the same dimension.
 
toeknee

toeknee

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Sounds like your the perfect candidate to help

the trouble I have is picking out the wood and measuring etc, putting it together once I have the supplies is my specialty
 
larry broderic

larry broderic

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That hood looks awesome. i never got a bow front cause i was worried that i wouldnt be able to make a canopy for it. now i think i might have to try that it looks great.
i just built my hood and i got my metal halide all wired and ready to go. does anyone know if you can

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the reflector into wood strips or would it get to hot and cause a fire?
if not how are you guys attaching your lights to the inside of your tank
 
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blackaero1

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Nice job on the bow front canopy. I'm currently building a custom canopy for my standard rectangle 75 and its almost done. I can't wait to get the doors on the front of it and get it stained. Lights are waiting patiently in the closet until the build is done.
 
mie

mie

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Well today i bought the stuff for my hood, here is what i went with.
We are doing 1 400 watt reflux halide (12 k)
1 3 ft 95 watt super atinic bulb
Ballast is a 400 watt pfo ballast for the halide
And a blue moon light (homemade)
Total cost $374.00
I will post pics tomarrow, the halide wont be running till next week as it had to be ordered.
 
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