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BM9AGS

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There is no way to contact them on their page.
I've spoke with them. Honest impression I got was......I didn't buy. The footprint is super intense. Cobs are too close but still the price for the hardware on the biggest 16 cob light doesn't add up. But that's not why I didn't get one. The dude I talked too had a chip on his shoulder.

One thing I'd say is I wish there was a way to KNOW which revision you're getting on cobs.
 

linky

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I've spoke with them. Honest impression I got was......I didn't buy. The footprint is super intense. Cobs are too close but still the price for the hardware on the biggest 16 cob light doesn't add up. But that's not why I didn't get one. The dude I talked too had a chip on his shoulder.

One thing I'd say is I wish there was a way to KNOW which revision you're getting on cobs.
Seems to go to be true, would guess not top bin cobs, maybe a cheaper driver too, which maybe is fine but I personally don't know, still learning about these.

If you experienced cob people were to build a fixture to cover a 5 x 5 area and wanted 1000 ppfd, how many cobs and what ma would you drive them at? Passively cooled as well but with excellent air movement over the fixture.
 

BM9AGS

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Bcblondes does use top drivers.


20 cxb 3590 CD.

About $2000 from timber grow lights diy kits. (Pre wired drilled and tapped heatsinks and drivers

Then 10 96" half inch angle aluminum $45

2 c channel 96" half inch aluminum $16

Riveter and rivets $15
And a sober weekend


I just built a light for a 5x5 area but went with 800ppfd. So 16 cxb 3590 or 4 of timber grow lights 4 cxb diy kits. Should be more than enough for my not professional grow level.
 
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Airwalker16

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Seems to go to be true, would guess not top bin cobs, maybe a cheaper driver too, which maybe is fine but I personally don't know, still learning about these.

If you experienced cob people were to build a fixture to cover a 5 x 5 area and wanted 1000 ppfd, how many cobs and what ma would you drive them at? Passively cooled as well but with excellent air movement over the fixture.
They use all Meanwell Drivers
 

cuddlesthesheep

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Is it the one with 4 cobs and 5 mono sites? Or the one with the 4 cobs encircled by monos because I thought th was the SE-250?
It's neither, it's a newer model not on their site yet. But either way I ended up just pulling the trigger on 2 Johnson Grow Light Maximizers because I like that I can duct them and I wasn't really getting good vibes from Amare.
 

Airwalker16

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It's neither, it's a newer model not on their site yet. But either way I ended up just pulling the trigger on 2 Johnson Grow Light Maximizers because I like that I can duct them and I wasn't really getting good vibes from Amare.
Dude those are so overpriced imo. 8 cxb3590's for nearly 2 gs... ya no thx.
 

Airwalker16

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Yeah of course they are more expensive than DIY and such, but I really like the ducting, got 20% off and the responses to my questions were always within minutes.
Well, it's only money. If you're happy, that's truly all that matters. I just think 5-6 T3-2100's would have been a better option with that $3200+ you just dropped.
 

Airwalker16

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I just don't see a need to duct heat from cobs. If you've never messed with them before, you're gonna be surprised at just how NOT HOT they get. Very minimal heat as long as you got air moving across the sinks. My 8 cob unit at 1750mA and 4 140mm fans on full blast doesn't get hot at all. I can grasp any part of it and hold on for ever.
 

cuddlesthesheep

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I just don't see a need to duct heat from cobs. If you've never messed with them before, you're gonna be surprised at just how NOT HOT they get. Very minimal heat as long as you got air moving across the sinks. My 8 cob unit at 1750mA and 4 140mm fans on full blast doesn't get hot at all. I can grasp any part of it and hold on for ever.
Yeah, I know I'm already going to battling the heat with my current grow tent locaton though, we will see. Either way, I got some bomb ass lighting
 

REALSTYLES

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I just don't see a need to duct heat from cobs. If you've never messed with them before, you're gonna be surprised at just how NOT HOT they get. Very minimal heat as long as you got air moving across the sinks. My 8 cob unit at 1750mA and 4 140mm fans on full blast doesn't get hot at all. I can grasp any part of it and hold on for ever.
Damn really? I remember when I was just like you. Please take time to give the right advice.
 
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