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btldreef

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Update just ordered new xpg and xpe LEDs to replace the xre LEDs that are over my tank now. From everything that I have read the new xpg and xpe are more efficient and more powerful then the xre. Hopefully I notice a difference. Almost 2 years with the xre leds and they were worth every penny.
 

btldreef

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the old cree 3w xre

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versus the newer xpe and xpg

NOTE: I have only replaced 10 cool whites and 10 royal blues on this heatsink. I have 3 heatsinks with 40 leds each.
the comparison you are seeing is with the new xpg and xpe leds in the front row... and wow you can really tell a difference.
pics are taking with iphone and with the leds drivers just powered on. I have 2 hlg 240 drivers so these are only on right now at
10%.

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in this bottom pic you can really see the intensity of the new xpg/xpe versus the xre. amazing how much duller the xre
look.
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whites and blues
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whites only
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Awibrandy

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Looks great M! Love the corals you have added.;)

BTW, I ordered Wingo's LEDs, I should have them within the next two weeks. I can barely contain my excitement.:) I had picked up a DIY LED from another member for my 20 gallon. Once hubby saw the anemones' color he was convinced, so we ordered 4 of Wingo's..
 

Awibrandy

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Awi, thank you. That sounds awesome... Looking forward to seeing some pics. I have not forgotten about your tat. I had started drawing up the mandarin.

Soon as I get them, and install them I'll post some pix.;) I am so looking forward to a whole lot less heat, and a smaller LIPA bill.;)
Cool, what about the dolphins getting fixed? I really can't stand what that person did.:irked: BTW, the mandarin is going to be small like 1.5" no bigger then 2".;)


what about my dragon lmao ?? shut up mike !!!!

Gary, get inline! I asked before first.:tongue1:
 

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