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mrorange26
06-25-2012, 11:00 AM
Hi i have a scrubber with a screen 33x26cm Sheet,Would 2x10w LED warmwhite 2700k-3000k be enough light?

SantaMonica
06-25-2012, 11:53 AM
Not sure I'd use a 10w... too much in one spot.

mrorange26
06-25-2012, 11:56 AM
1 is about 4 inches away the other about 14 inches

mrorange26
06-25-2012, 11:57 AM
Forgot to say its a 10w LED flood light so spreading light more

SantaMonica
06-25-2012, 12:19 PM
Add flow or cut hours.

mrorange26
06-25-2012, 12:25 PM
Sorry dont understand answer.Im asking if its enough light.

SantaMonica
06-25-2012, 01:07 PM
Too much light for the flow.

mrorange26
06-25-2012, 01:10 PM
I have eheim compact 1000 on it,is that enough

Garf
06-25-2012, 01:36 PM
I have eheim compact 1000 on it,is that enough

If the screen width is 10.5 inches, you need about 1500 lts an hour.
if the screen width is 13 inches, you need about 2000 lts an hour.

And these are actual ( measured ) flow volumes, not what the pump says it can deliver ( usually way off ).

mrorange26
06-25-2012, 01:58 PM
ok thanks