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    SM Surf 2 LED HS Paint Chipping/Flaking Off

    Howdy,

    Lov'n the S2 - harvests have been light; there are boatloads of 'pods' in there munching away most of the algae growing on the surface even though I'm fresh water spraying. It's still doing its job nevertheless.

    I noticed today while servicing the unit some discoloration of the backing of the light. Thinking it was just salt I tried wiping it off with my finger only to wipe off a big flake of paint and exposing the HS metal.

    I am concerned that the exposed metal (I believe it's Aluminium?) will corrode and or shorten the life of the unit. I also don't know the reactivity or long term effects of salt water on Aluminum or it's effect on the tank.

    Should I RMA the lighting unit? Attempt to reapply paint? Let it ride?

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    Sorry about the paint. We were trying some new techniques on a few groups of them and they looked great here, but flaked later. I'll send a new one out right away... this new black coating will last longer than your aquarium

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    I appreciate it. Do you have my shipping info still?

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    On the way tomorrow.

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