LVD induction lamps

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    Has anybody played with or have access to some induction lamps - especially the low voltage (12/24) variate?

    Could it be that we will be running these lamps in the future in our planted aquariums? Seems ideal for a low temprature application like an aquarium.

    If power cost keeps climbing, will the aquarium of the future be connected to a solar panel and geyser?
     
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    for those who, like me were gonna ask: what is LVD...
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    looks interesting, depending on who stocks it, what the prices are, and the tiny problem of the kelvin range of operation though (upto 5k-6k) [​IMG]

    it looks like something to consider
     
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    Thanks for the explanation ferryman - does not seem that anybody has played with this as a light source ... I am going to see if can get my paws on a 40W 6 K unit and do a bit of an experiment - first need to find a ZA supplier.
     
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    lemme know if you do, oh, quick thought, try radiant.co.za i think

    they have warehouses just off the highway in jhb, cant remember the turnoff though
     
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    They only sell to electrical wholesalers.
     
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    Yeah i know, but you can see if they have the lights or not from their website, i just mentioned where they were for interest sake, saw it the other day on my way to rosebank. I know THE LIGHT SPOT stocks their stuff, they can probably order the bulbs if radiant has it
     
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    Sounds like a good option. remember that you need at least 6500 - 10 000 kelvin of lighting to enhance plant growth . If not it might mean you using loads of these lights and white reflectors. I have 6 x 8000 k fluorescents in my tank and I am still finding that I don't have enough lighting
     
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    The light spot is also the only place in Jhb west area that is prepared to order you less than a box quantity. They are a little more expensive that other suppliers.. but they are very fast in getting in special orders
     

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