Satellite Light arrived today and I have question...

[wackydan]

I got a 40watt satellite with lunar lamp today.

Got it setup, removed all the packaging.

Happy with it so far, and we'll see how the plants do. The lunar light was a surprise as the website didn't spec it as having one, and I'm happy it's not too bright as I think there is a "lunar light madness" amongst people in the hobby that have a buttload of very bright LEDs in their tanks... which are simulating for more than moonlight.... I digress.

Question: The power compact lamp inside the unit came installed with two clips and also two clear rubber bands between the clips. This seemed like a shipping material as the clips seem to hold the light very well. However I wonder if I need to leave those bands on it even during operation? I don;t know how hot it gets until tomorrow, so I guess I might have my answer then.

Thanks!

 

[Lobo.]

id not leave the rubber bands in, imo the light shouldnt need them to stay in, if it does then there is a problem, its probably just there to prevent damage from the clips, and the clips there to prevent the light from moving...

 

[dougall]

IMO they should be left on, basically they're extra insurance to stop the light bulbs falling out of the fixture..

if they weren't needed, why would they sell them separately ?


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[wackydan]

IMO they should be left on, basically they're extra insurance to stop the light bulbs falling out of the fixture..

if they weren't needed, why would they sell them separately ?


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Ah.... Good point. And they are silicone bands so they can take the heat.