Kessil 360 crapping out at only 6 months!!

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Anyone else had white diodes burn out in these lights?? Sucks cause warranty is expired.
 
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I was going to get 2 360s for my 90gallon should I reconsider.
If its a 4 foot tank you will need atleast 3. I personally I have not been satisfied with growth from mine. I will be switching to T5s as soon as I can talk my accountant into it.
 

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I have two 360 w and have been running for
Two years. One of my lights just a few weeks ago lost the blues .
Warranty out of course. Not sure if I would buy Kessil again.
But that shimmer!
 

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I have two 360 w and have been running for
Two years. One of my lights just a few weeks ago lost the blues .
Warranty out of course. Not sure if I would buy Kessil again.
But that shimmer!
You can get the shimmer from halides as well ;)
 
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I have two 360 w and have been running for
Two years. One of my lights just a few weeks ago lost the blues .
Warranty out of course. Not sure if I would buy Kessil again.
But that shimmer!
Yes, I do love the shimmer, and ramping them on my apex is nice. But I defiantly going to T5s.
 

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I called Kessil and they will take a look for a minimum fee to see if able to repair. They did not sound hopeful but gave me a one time option to buy for much less.
If you lost all of one color, it's probably a board issue :(
 

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The whites are weak on the left light. I noticed at the sunrise ramp this morning that the right side of the tank was much brighter .
Dude, that stinks. I'm sorry to hear that. Maybe you can find a lightly used one on the cheap? :)
 

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I have three and one went out after the warranty, so I call Kessil and they offered me a new unit for a reduced price, the offer was good so I took it. I love the Kessils but on a large tank, supplement with t5's. You will get the PAR and coverage plus the shimmer.
 

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I have three and one went out after the warranty, so I call Kessil and they offered me a new unit for a reduced price, the offer was good so I took it. I love the Kessils but on a large tank, supplement with t5's. You will get the PAR and coverage plus the shimmer.
+1. I run A160's with my ATI T5 can't beat the combo
 
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