The Philips Coral Care LED - Does it live up to expectations and claims?

[randyBRS]

BRStv Investigates: Testing the Philips Coral Care LED's claims - Are they realistic?


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This week we are taking a look at the exciting new LED light from Philips. Yes, you read that right! The Philips Coral Care LED is the first foray into the reef aquarium world for the tech juggernaut. Today, we will put their claims to the test. Is this light really as awesome as the marketing material claims?​

 

[MaddyP]

Great review! I agree this advancement could signify a change in how LED fixtures are measured against each other. I don't like the bulkiness, nor the "modern" design.

 

[randyBRS]

Great review! I agree this advancement could signify a change in how LED fixtures are measured against each other. I don't like the bulkiness, nor the "modern" design.

We were super impressed! I agree however that that housing leaves a little to be desired.

 

[dragon99]

Great review, I really hope this does shake up the logic of most current LED mfg's and the puck design. It needs to die.

If this comes to the US @ $650 or less (the current EU price without VAT) I think they have a winner. I'll be buying 2 even with the massive fixture size (I don't mind the look). If they try to price this like a Radion... I'll just buy a couple G4's.

 

[randyBRS]

Great review, I really hope this does shake up the logic of most current LED mfg's and the puck design. It needs to die.

If this comes to the US @ $650 or less (the current EU price without VAT) I think they have a winner. I'll be buying 2 even with the massive fixture size (I don't mind the look). If they try to price this like a Radion... I'll just buy a couple G4's.

Thanks, we are excited to see what comes next as well.

 

[Water Dog]

Despite its bulkiness, it is a commercial light fixture housing with passive cooling adapted to serve the reefing community with top of the line LED diodes. That thing is built to withstand abuse and last a long time. If they offer it in black and offer upgradeability options moving forward it would be a no brainer for me!

 

[randyBRS]

Despite its bulkiness, it is a commercial light fixture housing with passive cooling adapted to serve the reefing community with top of the line LED diodes. That thing is built to withstand abuse and last a long time. If they offer it in black and offer upgradeability options moving forward it would be a no brainer for me!

Good call, having a black housing would help to hide it a little better. The performance has really impressed us!

 

[moreef]

Sorry to bring up an old thread but did this LED ever hit the USA?

 

[Water Dog]

Nope

 

[moreef]

that sucks do you know any info on why or if they discontinued them?

 

[Water Dog]

They’re selling in Europe, however they’ve apparently run into some certification roadblocks in the US. Haven’t heard anything about them since. I believe @gus6464 imported one and actually had it for sale not too long ago as he is taking a break from the hobby. Try sending him a PM.

 

[moreef]

Thanks Water Dog. Maybe Trump will make LEDs great again lol