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What is Solid State Lighting?
Solid State Lighting (SSL)
refers to a type of lighting that utilises
light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as sources of
illumination rather than electrical filaments or gas.
The term "Solid State" refers to the fact that light
in an LED is emitted from a solid object - a block of
semiconductor - rather than from a vacuum or gas tube,
as is the case in traditional incandescent and
fluorescent lamps. Unlike these traditional lighting
systems however, SSL creates visible light with
reduced heat generation or parasitic energy
dissipation leading to greater efficiency and lower
energy costs. In addition the solid state nature of
LED technology provides for greater resistance to
shock, vibration and wear thereby increasing its
lifespan considerably to more than 5x that of
traditional lamp units.
TM1801S
TROPICAL WHITE SINGLE ---------
£109.99
TM1803S
NATURAL DAYLIGHT SINGLE -------
£109.99
TM1804S
MARINE WHITE SINGLE
-------- £109.99
TM1805S
REEF WHITE SINGLE
--------- £109.99
TM1806S
MARINE BLUE SINGLE
--------- £109.99
TM1807S
REEF BLUE SINGLE
---------
£109.99
TM1808D
TROPICAL WHITE DUO TWIN ------- £179.99
TM1803D
NATURAL DAYLIGHT TWIN ----- £179.99
TM1804D
MARINE WHITE TWIN
---------
£179.99
TM1805D
REEF WHITE TWIN
--------- £179.99
TM1806D
MARINE BLUE TWIN
---------
£179.99
TM1807D REEF BLUE TWIN
---------
£179.99
TM1816C MARINE WHITE
/ REEF BLUE -- £179.99
TM1817C
REEF WHITE
/ MARINE BLUE -- £179.99
TM1815DC
TROPICAL WHITE DUO COMBO ----- £209.99
TM1902
1000 ULTRA HD Marine White ----- £219.99
TM1902
1000 ULTRA HD REEF White ----- £219.99
TM1815C 500
Tropical White Duo Combo ----- £179.99
TM1899
Aquaray Controller ----- £79.99
What are the Benefits of
AquaRay Solid State Lighting Systems?
AquaRay Solid State Lighting
Systems have so many advantages over traditional
lighting systems and can be used on all types of
aquarium setups, from tropical to reef tanks. When you
first install an AquaRay light unit above your tank
you will immediately see the main benefit of this new
technology. Unlike fluorescent lamps, AquaRay lighting
delivers a directed, or "point" source of light, and
the passage of this light through water is comparable
with what would be seen in nature under direct
sunlight. In other words, visible beams of light will
pierce the water and reflect the movement of the water
surface, producing a more natural and eye-catching
effect in the aquarium itself. Until now, this effect
could only be replicated with very powerful (and
expensive) light sources such as metal halides.
This
effect is further enhanced by the contrast and moving
shadows that are created on surfaces and aquarium
dιcor in the aquarium - for the first time you will
really feel you have a piece of the Amazon or the
Great Barrier Reef in your own living room!
The benefits you will enjoy from
ownership of an AquaRay Solid State Lighting System do
not stop there. You will be helping to reduce your own
future impact on the native environments of your tank
inhabitants by investing now in the most
environmentally-friendly lighting system available to
the home aquarist.
Up to 50,000
hours lamp life (equivalent to 6x standard fluorescent
lighting) with no significant deterioration in
spectral quality and less than a 20% reduction in
light output.
Low voltage
and cool running. Uses a safe, low voltage DC supply,
requiring no noisy fans and ensuring minimal heat
transfer to the aquarium water, reducing the need for
additional cooling systems.
Highest
useable and visible output of light per unit of energy
consumed (all visible and directed). Tests have shown
that a 12w AquaBeam produces up to 33% more
illumination at 50cm than a 24w compact fluorescent
aquarium fitting.
Lowest
running costs and carbon footprint of any lighting
system available. An AquaBeam 500 lamp unit will cost
less than £7 per year to run and will operate under
normal aquarium conditions for up to 10 years before
needing replacement. All AquaRay products are made by
TMC in the UK, reducing unnecessary transport costs
and further lowering the carbon footprint of your
lighting system.
They are also environmentally safe, using NO
MERCURY and are backed by a 5 YEAR GUARANTEE
(1 year on power supply).
Reduced light
spillage around the aquarium with all the light
directed to the aquarium, without scatter from
inefficient reflectors and large, clumsy light
fittings.
Unique
light-weight, waterproof design and flexible mounting
options including over tank hanging and wall mounting,
making them suitable for replacement, retrofit and new
install.
Future-
proofed to include digital capability and
compatibility. Unlike most fluorescents and metal
halides, AquaRay light units have the capability to be
digitally controlled and future AquaRay developments
will include timer functions, dimming and colour
changing to suit your mood and application.
The AquaRay AquaBeam 500
is a compact, 12w lighting strip - an affordable,
modular design which gives the aquarist the
flexibility to add on modules as required. This is
available in the following combinations:-
AquaBeam 500 Single: 1 x
12w aquarium lighting strip
AquaBeam 500 DuoTwin: 2 x
12w aquarium lighting strips (same colour)
Both Available in:
Tropical White
Full Spectrum
Natural Daylight
Marine White
Reef White
Marine Blue
Reef Blue
AquaBeam 500 Duo Combo: 2
x 12w aquarium lighting strips (different colours)
Available in:
Tropical White/Marine White
Marine White/Reef Blue
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