32" x 32" DIY LED build....clueless

Gibbz2.0

Gibbz2.0

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Exactly that. I have a 400watt digital ballast with a 400watt MH for veg(now) and hps for flower but I started new plants and now I'm looking at maybe building a LED flowering light... Only 32" x32" so don't need anything huge but I'd like to build a nice light I might be able to use in a bigger area...maybe 6'x 6' but what should I do and how do I do it?
 
JimmyIndica

JimmyIndica

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Gibbz2.0 said:
Exactly that. I have a 400watt digital ballast with a 400watt MH for veg(now) and hps for flower but I started new plants and now I'm looking at maybe building a LED flowering light... Only 32" x32" so don't need anything huge but I'd like to build a nice light I might be able to use in a bigger area...maybe 6'x 6' but what should I do and how do I do it?
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I would say 4 60watt vero18s or 4 50watt CXB3070s spaced on a 24in x 24in frame.
There are many ways to do it.
 
Rahz

Rahz

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Gibbz2.0 said:
Exactly that. I have a 400watt digital ballast with a 400watt MH for veg(now) and hps for flower but I started new plants and now I'm looking at maybe building a LED flowering light... Only 32" x32" so don't need anything huge but I'd like to build a nice light I might be able to use in a bigger area...maybe 6'x 6' but what should I do and how do I do it?
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32" x 32" is the space size or desired lamp size?
 
Rahz

Rahz

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One way would be to use a 12"x24" heatsink from heatsinkusa and put about 240-260 watts on it. Build 3 more so you have 4 for the 6'x6' if you end up going that route.

As far as building them, it's just some cobs wired to drivers, wired to power cords, using heat sinks to keep them cool. Plenty of threads to read to soak up the basics and start asking specific questions.
 
Gibbz2.0

Gibbz2.0

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Rahz said:
One way would be to use a 12"x24" heatsink from heatsinkusa and put about 240-260 watts on it. Build 3 more so you have 4 for the 6'x6' if you end up going that route.

As far as building them, it's just some cobs wired to drivers, wired to power cords, using heat sinks to keep them cool. Plenty of threads to read to soak up the basics and start asking specific questions.
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littlejacob

littlejacob

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Bonjour
But if your question is...what are the best cob available...the answer is cxb 3590 and for flo(and vegg as well! ) 3500ºk 36V CD are some(or the..) best atm!
And 300w should fit perfectly your space...but start with a 200w pannel for about 350 $!
Have a great day ★
 
Gibbz2.0

Gibbz2.0

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littlejacob said:
Bonjour
But if your question is...what are the best cob available...the answer is cxb 3590 and for flo(and vegg as well! ) 3500ºk 36V CD are some(or the..) best atm!
And 300w should fit perfectly your space...but start with a 200w pannel for about 350 $!
Have a great day ★
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Where can I find one that price? Everything I'm finding is $539
 
littlejacob

littlejacob

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Bonjour
I talked about diy cxb 3590 at this price and 350$ is price of parts!
But if you prefer ready made fixture then you have multiple good company represented here!
CU
 
HockeyBeard

HockeyBeard

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If you want the best value, you're going to have to source parts and build yourself. Otherwise, you're paying for someone else's time, energy and knowledge. There is a wealth of information to be found in these threads, from design ideas, to lamp efficiency specs, heat sink profiles and suggestions, lens debates, etc etc. So, the first thing you're going to have to do, is to decide what your budget is. Do you have the motivation to build one of these COB lamps?
 
H J Farnsworth

H J Farnsworth

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Rahz said:
One way would be to use a 12"x24" heatsink from heatsinkusa and put about 240-260 watts on it. Build 3 more so you have 4 for the 6'x6' if you end up going that route.

As far as building them, it's just some cobs wired to drivers, wired to power cords, using heat sinks to keep them cool. Plenty of threads to read to soak up the basics and start asking specific questions.
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This is a beautiful post.
 
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