Anybody mod a viparspectra 600w? What drivers does it contain?

[ohdang]

I have a 600w equivalent(276w actual draw according to manual) viparspectra, interested in going with cobs.. Anybody done this, or know what drivers it contains? Is this a wise thing to do? Or is the Vipar okay?

 

[mc130p]

Anybody done this

Done what, exactly?

Is this a wise thing to do?

What do you want to do?

 

[ohdang]

take apart a viparspectra 600w equivalent light and use the drivers to power different leds, cobs specifically. I'm wondering if anyone has done this or at minimum knows the features of the drivers.

 

[NaturalFarmer]

Im thinking you probably are better off leaving it alone if it is still working.

 

[ohdang]

Thanks for your response natural farmer.

 

[visajoe1]

Im thinking you probably are better off leaving it alone if it is still working.

Agree. That unit doesnt have heatsinks for cobs, best to just leave it alone. Vipar is a fine veg light

 

[ohdang]

Agree. That unit doesnt have heatsinks for cobs, best to just leave it alone. Vipar is a fine veg light

Yea i don't really have the room to run a veg and flower tent and don't really have a need for a veg-specific light. I would rather have something that can take me through a whole cycle. I'm either going to try to sell it or use it for parts. Any clue how the resale market is on that light? I haven't seen any classifieds on any of the popular forums..

 

[visajoe1]

ebay will be your best bet

 

[NaturalFarmer]

You could build a frame and mount a few cobs on either side and have the tore down cheapo unit in the center of the frame. Just my 2 cents.

 

[ohdang]

You could build a frame and mount a few cobs on either side and have the tore down cheapo unit in the center of the frame. Just my 2 cents.

I've thought of this sort of thing, but if i'm going to do cobs, in the 2x2 i'm running, it would probably be overkill..

 

[NaturalFarmer]

You need a bigger closet not a smaller light