Submersible LED lights

[AndrewH]

A warning on the LEDs....for the price they do not last long....everyone I know who has tried them and most of the LFS that sell them tell you they are a short term deal.

LEDs with a short life?

Hmmm that's the first I've heard of it. One of the main selling points for using LEDs are their long life. Maybe it's a matter of keeping them sealed/water proof.

[greeneyed]

LEDs with a short life?

Hmmm that's the first I've heard of it. One of the main selling points for using LEDs are their long life. Maybe it's a matter of keeping them sealed/water proof.
That's what I always thought???:confuzeld::confuzeld:

[biggin]

I know I have talked about it before.... not sure where….

Good luck with it, but look around at the reviews of them before you buy them. There are a few of the LFS who do not carry them because they got tired of people bringing them back after a month or 2. Others will basically tell you that you are on your own when they stop working....

I was looking into this a little while back but the reviews online were not good so I started asking around and there was not a lot of support from the LFS for the lights due to their experiences.... I lost interest shortly after.

[AndrewH]

Groovy, thanks for the warning!

[supersmirky]

Is it the switch that wears out quickly?? If so, put them on a timer. That should keep them going

[AndrewH]

Biggin, do you have any links to ones in particular that are having problems, or which have bad reviews?

[tsunderl]

I've had a couple people tell me the same as what Biggin says. Both said submersible LED lights last about three months on average. Not worth the money to me.

[AndrewH]

I agree if that's all you get.

Did they happen to say which brand or design?

[sap]

i dont get submersible led's.........whats next a submersible disco ball for the aquarium?

[tsunderl]

I agree if that's all you get.

Did they happen to say which brand or design?

I asked and they said pretty much all of them.

[AndrewH]

OIC

[supersmirky]

What's wrong with a Disco ball in the aquarium? :confuzeld:

[sap]

everything...