AI Hydra 32/64 lenses for cheap?

[dbugg]

Looking to replace my lenses, but the cheapest I see is $17 per lens on eBay... I can't remember where I saw them for like $8. Anyone?

 

[Aquadude1]

AI Light Lens

This lens, sold individually without mounting screws is compatible with: Prime 16, Hydra 32HD, and Hydra 64HD. *Not compatible with the original Prime HD version.

shop.aquaillumination.com

AI has them for cheap but shipping will probably be more than the part itself.

 

[Hooz]

Yeah. Cheapest is AI, but shipping is just stupid.

Luxdium just released their new (unmeltable, better spread) lenses for the HD/26HD/52HD, and they've announced that the new 16HD/32HD/64HD lenses are coming in a couple months. If you absolutely need them now, get them from AI. Otherwise, plan on your next (and LAST) set coming from Luxdium.

 

[JTP424]

Yeah. Cheapest is AI, but shipping is just stupid.

Luxdium just released their new (unmeltable, better spread) lenses for the HD/26HD/52HD, and they've announced that the new 16HD/32HD/64HD lenses are coming in a couple months. If you absolutely need them now, get them from AI. Otherwise, plan on your next (and LAST) set coming from Luxdium.

Ugh I can't wait for the 16s to come out... im a bit sad I have the hds so I can't replace the leds themselves

 

[Fishingandreefing]

I hope the hydra 32HD led pucks are about $125 for the pair or under otherwise why would someone go through the hassle just get a used one and part out the broken unit lol.

And for those that swapped out for the 26, I am curious how difficult it is to swap them out.

 

[Hooz]

I hope the hydra 32HD led pucks are about $125 for the pair or under otherwise why would someone go through the hassle just get a used one and part out the broken unit lol.

And for those that swapped out for the 26, I am curious how difficult it is to swap them out.

The LED upgrades currently run $100 per puck, so $200 to upgrade a 26HD. I assume the 32HD pucks will be similar. The upgrade turns it into a whole new light with a better spectrum than any factory light. Not even a contest.

Are you curious how easy it is to swap the pucks? I've done 5x 26HDs and 7x Prime HDs so far. It only takes a few minutes per light, and I think the Hydras are easier than the Primes.

 

[Fishingandreefing]

The LED upgrades currently run $100 per puck, so $200 to upgrade a 26HD. I assume the 32HD pucks will be similar. The upgrade turns it into a whole new light with a better spectrum than any factory light. Not even a contest.

Are you curious how easy it is to swap the pucks? I've done 5x 26HDs and 7x Prime HDs so far. It only takes a few minutes per light, and I think the Hydras are easier than the Primes.

Not sure if I would spend 200 bucks on just lens unless is absolutely significantly better lol but thanks for the response.

 

[Fishingandreefing]

And after the upgraded, the light will control by the Lux app?

 

[Hooz]

And after the upgraded, the light will control by the Lux app?

$200 upgrades all the LEDs AND gets new lenses for a Hydra 26HD. You can get just the lenses for $20 each.

The light still uses myAI or Mobius for control.

 

[cilyjr]

If you are replacing the lenses because they are burnt, file a ticket with aqua illumination they will replace them for free because it's a known problem with the lights. At least they did for all eight of the ones that I had.

 

[Fishingandreefing]

If you are replacing the lenses because they are burnt, file a ticket with aqua illumination they will replace them for free because it's a known problem with the lights. At least they did for all eight of the ones that I had.

Even if you got them used?

 

[Minifoot77]

Ugh I can't wait for the 16s to come out... im a bit sad I have the hds so I can't replace the leds themselves

I got a couple 26s running around... one with lux pucks in it

 

[JTP424]

I got a couple 26s running around... one with lux pucks last weekend in March.... ill be coming through your way

 

[cilyjr]

Even if you got them used?

I got all eight of them used. They know about the UV light melting the lens.
All I did was sent them pictures and the model and serial number of each unit

 

[cilyjr]

I don't know if they've changed their policy but that was only about 6 months ago.