do you think the LED will overheat the tank if it is left on for 24/7?
800955
No, but it will stress out the fish or animals to have the light on 24/7. They need a cycle of light and dark so I recommend getting a timer.
800956
I noticed very little heat generated even though the led light is nearly touching my acrylic tank's top. But if u have glass tanks or set a bigger gap in between, I think it shouldn't be a problem leaving on 24/7. Also read the manual for safety tips.
800957
Not at all! I leave it on 24/7. I keep it on rotating from blue to white. When I have company I change the settings.
800958
I feel quite sure it wouldn't. Even at full brightness, which I don't care for, the heat would be negligible. personally I like some of the medium light better. It's fun to play with and find your own lighting preferences
800959
LED lighting emits a very low amount of heat. Practically impossible for it to overheat the tank.
800960
Want overheat but like in the other answer, the fish do need a break from light if you have fish.
303119
Yes. It will shut down the 4 led status lights even if left in charge. So no overcharge or heating issue. Unplugged it will last a very long time I tested a week in stand by and still all 4 LEDs on. Good product . very happy with it
397367
Mine is in continuous use (years), though at least half the time it's keeping all the connected lights off. Only once did I have a problem with it, and powering it off and restarting it fixed it. Note that most of the load I have it driving is LED bulbs with a few incandescents mixed in; I'm nowhere near the maximum rated wattage.
1705781
Not sure about the 24/7. Switch on mine went bad after 1 season. Shouldn't be an issue if you are keeping it on.
1541148
I've never had this problem. An LED should NEVER get any more than slightly warm unless something is wrong.
128710
I never leave it on all night cause i do not want to waste the batteries.But i don't think it would over heat.I would not put it on medal shelf it could short out and not work anymore.
1527694
If I needed a light to always be on I would get one with an LED bulb. I have never noticed this light getting hot. I use a 20 watt bulb in mine, so its on the low side of energy usage, compared to incandescent bulbs.
554312
the entire fixture will need to be replaced. LEDs will last longer than any other type of bulb and they do not get hot so they will last a long time...
186552
Its been my experience that leaveing it plugged in after dark the charge likes to feed back through the carge controler and heat up why i dont know but it does i would reccomend unplugging it as soon as it gets daark just to be safe..it does get kinda hot!
1983913
Not at all, Ive had mine for a while and it stays cool. its just a lil led in there so it doesnt get hot.
2062398
i have no problem. A little bit make a noisy. YES, about 20 minutes overheats, i do like this. main switch turns off and then on and use.
656225
Caution is always the best route to take. I have left the lamp on for 8+ hours I cannot advise on leaving it on 24/7. You may consider a light sensitive night light for 24/7 use.
2025098
No. Special bulb I think it is an LED. It should never burn out if it is an LED
1615087
I have not had a problem with the heat lamp on this. So long as the temperature is maintained appropriately it should be fine. Just make sure that whatever is occupying the tank has a place to cool down when it/they need to and that there is enough air circulation.
1778652
Mine has been running 24/7 for three months now and there has been no problem. It automatically shuts off when the tank is full, so you don't need a timer. It never gets hot and it is very quiet. I forget about it most of the time until I see the full light on. It works great!
143613
the LED isn't super bright. there are four on the bottom of the plastic tank. the tank seperates from the black thing on the bottom and the led's are in the black part on the bottom that shine up through the tank. I'd recommend plugging it in if you want it to last longer.
2168763
You can leave it on forever.ine has been on for more than 6 months but you cannot turn off the LEDs. Alan