What are the benefits, advantages and special features of LED water cooling?
LED water cooling offers several advantages. Firstly, it ensures optimal cooling of the LEDs and effectively uses their waste heat to warm the aquarium. LEDs, both in households and in aquatics, lose brightness over time. The stated LED lifespan, such as 40,000 hours, means that after this time, the LED will only emit 50% of its original brightness. Proper cooling can significantly reduce this performance loss.
Although the temperature-optimized aluminum profile already enables passive cooling, active water cooling is often superior. Water cooling transfers the thermal energy—normally lost in conventional LED bars—into the aquarium water, thus reducing the load on the aquarium heater. This makes LED water cooling with heat recovery a significant advantage for aquarists.
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Calculate the water temperature* with heat recovery:
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| *The result gives an indication of how much the system heats your aquarium water (reduces the load on the aquarium heater = saves energy). Please note that other heat sources such as heaters or pumps are not included in the calculation. | ||
When used with saltwater or aggressive freshwater setups (e.g. very low pH), we recommend using the TITAN extension.
Advantages:
Optimal temperature control: The LEDs operate within the optimal temperature range to maximize lifespan and performance.
Heat recovery: The LED water cooling system utilizes the waste heat from the LEDs to supply warm water to the aquarium.
Energy efficiency: Power consumption of the aquarium heater is significantly reduced. The payback period of LED lighting with heat recovery is shorter.
Efficient water cooling: Two integrated XL channels for water cooling ensure high flow rates, excellent cooling, and maximum efficiency. The system is virtually maintenance-free.
Flexibility: Connect the water cooling systems of multiple PRO² LED bars together.
Silent operation: Our system provides quiet operation for an undisturbed aquarium experience.
Integrated water cooling: Our aluminum profile allows for unrestricted heat exchange between the LEDs and the cooling water, while competitors show lower efficiency.
High-quality construction: The XL channels carry 56% more water for improved cooling performance. Easy access simplifies cleaning. The silicone hose and 180° bend are made from premium materials for durability and shape retention.
