48 inch 4x65 Watt Current USA PowerCompact Orbit Fixture

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Below Average

One side dead by SOREN HANSEN

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 6/27/2009 from ORONO, ME UNITED STATES

Comments: Like many of the other reviewers I was satisfied with the light fixture until one side died. I replaced the bulbs, but still did not work. Most likely a faulty ballast I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Orbit fixture by RAMON E

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/8/2008 from CLEARWATER, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: It is nice and all however, I would have preferred that the lunar led lights be blue rather then the off white color. Other then that as of this week after setting it up I have no complaints. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

1.75 years and still kicking by BRYAN SMITH

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 8/29/2008 from MONTROSE, CO UNITED STATES

Comments: I've had the 48" for closing on 2 years. Never had one single problem and mine is way quieter than any PC I've ever known. Also, my 48" only has one fan as advertised. The only reason I'm looking for a new light is an upgrade to a larger tank. Will likely stick with an Orbit but want to try out the MH version. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great

Bright, not so quiet by JB in DC

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/21/2008 from WASHINGTON, DC UNITED STATES

Comments: I give it four stars for the brightness and the construction quality. It feels well made and it was well packaged. (Marine Depot also wrapped it well for shipping.) I took one star off for the fan noise. There are 2 fans in the 48" model, one at each end (web site currently says 1 fan). The fans are 80mm computer case fans and they are wired to spin at full speed. (Think of two older, louder computers next to each other.) They are noticeably louder than my computer and compete with my tv, which is in the same room. The fans are accessible and I will replace them with variable speed fans to mellow out the sound, although this will likely shorten the life of the ballasts. So, I recommend but with qualifications. Ignore the "quiet" description. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great

Quality lights a lil' noisy by GABE MULLEN

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 4/15/2008 from SACRAMENTO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I'm new to PC lights. One of the aspects that sold me was the "quiet" feature. However I find the light's fans to be a bit noisy. The lights do their job though and have been bringing my live rock back to life quite quickly. Overall I consider this product a sound buy and have been enjoying it immensely. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

LIGHT by DORINDA HELM

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/12/2008 from HARDINSBURG, IN UNITED STATES

Comments: I REALLY LOVE THIS LIGHT. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVE TO WATCH MY FISH AND HATED TO SEE THE LIGHT GO OUT. BUT, WITH THE MOON LIGHT I CAN NOW WATCH THINGS THAT GO ON WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT. IT IS A DIFFERENT WORLD. EVEN THOUGH I HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR A WEKK I'M SURE THINGS ARE GOING TO BE GROWING MUCH BETTER AND FASTER THAN BEFORE. THANKS, Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great

Nice Light by BRIAN GRIFFIN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/3/2007 from CAMDEN, NC UNITED STATES

Comments: This is a great light for the price! Fans are not to loud and the moon lights look great!! New growth started on reef in 2 days! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Excellent product by WILLIAM FITE

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 10/22/2007 from ORLANDO, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: Product arrived incredibly well packed Everything was in perfect condition. Set up takes only minutes. Fit and finish are excellent as is materials quality. Fan is very quiet. I'm completely satisfied. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

dead ballest by MICHAEL SWART

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/11/2007 from ENFIELD, CT UNITED STATES

Comments: front lights crapped out after about a year had to replace the ballast cost $35 and a couple hours of my time to fix it. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Below Average

same problem by rcdatl

Posted on 5/27/2007

Comments: I had the same problem. One side is dead. Replaced bulbs and ballast but it still does not work! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

Great

Big Bang for the Buck by archie1709

Comments: The fan is extra quiet (my Dell Computer CPU fan sounds louder!...this one is QUIET QUIET QUIET!). The lights are amazingly beautiful. The moon light is indeed crisp and natural looking. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

Unsatisfactory

12 months and one side is dead by JEFFREY MORSE

Comments: I bought this 12 months ago and one side is dead. I bought new bulbs and thats not it. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

Below Average

Dead lights by Not too Happy

Comments: I had the same problem. One side of the lighting system died on me about 1.5 years after purchase. New light bulbs did not fix. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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