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Topic: Led's From China? thoughts?

Posted By: ajsahm
Subject: Led's From China? thoughts?
Date Posted: December 14 2012 at 4:37pm

I have been looking at LED's to put in a coralife Biocube. I have been looking at DIY and it seems all the components still come from china. So what about a whole fixture from china? I can still get the CREE chips but they also have the auto dimmers built in. Has anyone tried buying them or know anyone who has?

Bridglux led

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Christmas-Sales-Free-Air-Shipping-imitate-sunrise-sunset-dimmable-cree-led-aquarium-light-for-coral-reef/703237391.html

cree no timer

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-Factory-promotion-120w-led-aquarium-light/705651381.html

there is so much to look through. I am looking for something to fit with in the splash guard on the hood. It is a 29gallon so is 120w good?

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75g - In the process of building

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Posted By: Molli
Date Posted: December 14 2012 at 6:16pm

I would wonder if I was buying what I thought I was buying, or something else that just happens to have the label you are looking for. The Chinese are known for making knockoffs and selling the knockoffs with a known label -- I do not know if that applies to the LED lights you are looking at. I'd probably feel more comfortable if I was purchasing the lights made in China from a reputable store in the States that is marketing the lights and whether I could return to that store if I had warranty issues.

Posted By: chris.rogers
Date Posted: December 14 2012 at 6:53pm

Steve's LEDs sells quality affordable equipment, and some cheap Chinese stuff, too.

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Ils sont fous, ces Romains!