2 questions i would appreciate help with: I jujst purchase a coral life power compact (4*65 wt) and the fan is always on, only one however. 1) Is it supposed to be like this?; 2) I don't like the fan noise, so i diconnected the one that goes on. Is this ok or is it bad for th light? thanks.
Power compact fan. should it always be on?
- Thread starter rebar
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There is only (1) fan on that unit. The other side with the fan grill, is just a vent.
The fan should definitely be on as long as the lights are on. The bulbs really heat up & there is not much ventalation, as it's an enclosed unit.
First thing to melt away on those units are: the rubber "O" rings that keep the bulbs in place, the plastic shield cover, then the wire harness that attaches the bulb.
I modified my older unit by adding a 2nd fan where the vent is, which helped alot.
If the fan is making noise...there is most likely a problem with it.
They are pretty silent.
The fan should definitely be on as long as the lights are on. The bulbs really heat up & there is not much ventalation, as it's an enclosed unit.
First thing to melt away on those units are: the rubber "O" rings that keep the bulbs in place, the plastic shield cover, then the wire harness that attaches the bulb.
I modified my older unit by adding a 2nd fan where the vent is, which helped alot.
If the fan is making noise...there is most likely a problem with it.
They are pretty silent.
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- poughquag, ny
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my current compact light is always on when light is. i have 2 switch's one for antic, fan doesnt run when just it is on, but when i turn daylight on fan come's on. it has some noise also, but some nise is better than 90 degree water
my current compact light is always on when light is. i have 2 switch's one for antic, fan doesnt run when just it is on, but when i turn daylight on fan come's on. it has some noise also, but some nise is better than 90 degree water
- Location
- staten island
where could you get those fans for the fixtures?
- Location
- staten island
what if you dont have an old pc???
any store?
any store?
Crox.....come on dude!
Are you serious?
No the place to get them is not an old PC.
Hey Jim:
http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/power_aqualight_replace.html
Are you serious?
No the place to get them is not an old PC.
Hey Jim:
http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro/power_aqualight_replace.html
- Location
- staten island
Thanks D
- Location
- staten island
they should be quiet you should replace it
http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro...t_replace.html
http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro...t_replace.html
Because these are not computer fans...!
Yes I've seen a PC fan. Have you seen a Coralife "Power Compact" fan??
We are speaking about Coralife "Power Compact" fixtures.
These fans are totally different & are about an 1" 1/2.
I posted the link to the correct replacements.
Yes I've seen a PC fan. Have you seen a Coralife "Power Compact" fan??
We are speaking about Coralife "Power Compact" fixtures.
These fans are totally different & are about an 1" 1/2.
I posted the link to the correct replacements.
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