I'm setting this up, and i'm wondering if people use the lid with no legs for the light, or no lid with the legs?
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Definately no lid with the legs. The cover gets salty and the light has a very hard time getting through. With the lid off the chaeto (or whatever else) grows like crazy.
2029495
I used it with the lid and no legs. The lid protected it from any splashes. Plus its such a low flow that you won't have any splashes anyway.
2029496
I'm using mine with out the legs. Had it set up for more than a year now and it works great. I used a Rio pump though the pump that it comes with is not so good
2029497
i leave the lid on, and the light goes on top with the legs so that it isn't touching, just like in the main pic
2029498
I personally use the HOB refugium with no lid or dividers and use the light with its legsI have a rather large piece of chaeto in mine for my mini reef tank
2029499
I use it as a refugium and I have it with the legs without the lid and it seems to be working great. It's been setup for about a year without any issues and the lights are wonderful grows chaeto like crazy. Great little fuge for a nano tank.
2029500
Actually I use both, depending on the livestock. I've housed baby clownfish in there and used the lid, but I've also ran macro algae with no lid.
1031544
You are correct. The lights are controlled separately by the bottom buttons so would not need to be used.
1875782
None that I am aware of at present. I installed my Full Spectrum Light Bulbs (ALZO 45W CFL) in light sockets without a globe or shade (not my original plan). Used in this fashion they throw a lot of light as long as you aren't too concerned about appearances.One is mounted horizontally and another vertically. Both have been in service since the beginning of this year without any problem.
2071188
Maybe a hanging lamp with light blubs as well as a lantern. Depending on how heavy it is, you'll have to make sure the legs are wide apart for stability.
1964784
If you are referring to the glass cylinder: that is open on the bottom for easy change of bulb. The base attaches to a vertical wall. This may be the nicest light fixture I have ever owned.
640003
Mine is sitting over a glass top but I am using the legs. I have a thin piece of wood in front of the lights so that the bright light does Not shine into the room. Yes, you need a glass top for jumping fish and evaporation. However, I am not sure you should place the light directly on the glass because it might get too Hot. I can send you a photo of how I keep the light blocked from glaring into the room (swimwest2020@yahoo.com). I hope this answers your question, Carol
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My husband installed it without the light part. He just followed the directions.
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is what is says, single light or double light, if you have two lights they will need a two legs, where as a light bar will take a single leg.
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Lighter side up - to reflect light/heatDarker side up - to heat pool Hope this makes sense
550799
If one person is studying, I think one lamp would be fine. However, if more than one person will be trying to use the table, then two lights would probably be a much better solution. My sense is that one light works very well over a 2 to 3 foot wide area in front of the lamp.
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I agree with the other 2 answers. This fixture also has very little rim space so you don't have allot of wiggle room. LED technology is so nice because you don't have to worry about heat buildup like you do with other light sources.
1054636
it is simple set up, I just follow the instruction. make sure the light is on. good luck
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Thanks for all the replies. I've gotten used to it so it's not a deal breaker for me. I guess I did not pay close attention to the description and I assumed it had a light sensor as well as the motion sensor.
1387936
The directions say either way but vertical is best . That's the way I installed it and it went very well . Very happy with light .
211983
It can be attached either way, it's up to your preference with regards to space and area that you are trying to light
501904
The light part has groves that you push the guard into. Then turn to stay in place. Can't have the bare light without the guard because that's what holds the glass in place. Not cheaply made, I had the same concern, but I like it and haven't had a problem with it.
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Yes, you can install it without the light, I'm not sure what it would bring the height to.