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[CobKits]

@CobKits
the hlg 600h-36b driver I got from you a few months back has lost power on 1 side.
need help.
thanks

yes i got your email, see there

 

[led2076]

yes i got your email, see there

thanks for the help

 

[kaivorth]

I'm about to wire an extension cord to my meanwell drivers. How do I keep tension off of the connectors? I don't want anything to pull apart from the weight of the wire over time

 

[CobKits]

junction box or put a real cord end on it

 

[kaivorth]

What threads do the heatsinks use? I think I need to find some longer ones

 

[Manfromthenorth]

M3 screws 6mm length works for cob holder and reflector adaptors. The four that are drilled into the side of the heat sink are bigger not sure what size them are.

 

[Manfromthenorth]

I'm about to wire an extension cord to my meanwell drivers. How do I keep tension off of the connectors? I don't want anything to pull apart from the weight of the wire over time

Do what cobkits mentioned or just tie a knot in the cord and lock in place with zip ties all kinds of ways to do it don't have to be fancy.

 

[Manfromthenorth]

Lowes has 16/3 stranded wire for like 40 some odd cents a foot and nice male plug ends for like 3 bux but for like 6-7 bux you can have a real nice durable power cord

 

[Manfromthenorth]

Don't use the 18 gauge lamp wire from lowes when you go to pull the two strands apart it rips the insulation on one wire. Cobkits is looking into getting some single solid 18 gauge wire for us to use

 

[KonopCh]

Where you guys measure temperatures on COBs and heatsinks?

 

[Silver or lead]

Don't use the 18 gauge lamp wire from lowes when you go to pull the two strands apart it rips the insulation on one wire. Cobkits is looking into getting some single solid 18 gauge wire for us to use

Hmm, I use 14 gauge romex for bjb holder's, it's a snug fit but it has worked better than anything else I've tried.

 

[CobKits]

Hmm, I use 14 gauge romex for bjb holder's, it's a snug fit but it has worked better than anything else I've tried.

some bjbs take 1.0mm wire, most (all the ones i sell) take 0.75 and cant fit over 18 GA

 

[Manfromthenorth]

Busy today cobkits?

 

[sixstring2112]

Where you guys measure temperatures on COBs and heatsinks?

i like putting a probe down the center pins on the back of the heatsink to where it touches the base plate on the sink.if the sink is near horizontal and its a good probe its pretty accurate imo.

 

[CobKits]

Busy today cobkits?

extremely

real job'd + taxes

 

[bushmasterar15]

Gonna take the plunge at DIY Cobs. Sent message @CobKits when you have a chance after things slow down today.

 

[Manfromthenorth]

Dam man take care of your self some where in there too man.

Gonna take the plunge at DIY Cobs. Sent message @CobKits when you have a chance after things slow down today.

You are in great hands he really goes above and beyond for the members.

 

[CobKits]

fwiw im driving into town to ship at 9pm pst so still plenty of time to get orders in today, im only semi-asleep at the wheel

 

[Silver or lead]

some bjbs take 1.0mm wire, most (all the ones i sell) take 0.75 and cant fit over 18 GA

I don't know what to say. I have 20 bjb holders all bought from you and 14-2 romex worked the best for me. It worked so well that when I start adding cobs next month I'll be replacing the existing wire with romex.

 

[CobKits]

i had someone else destroy all their bjb with 14 ga (stranded i beleive)

if it grips it grips i guess. 18ga is oversized for out application to be honest

14GA would handle 15A to a cob