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[MasterpieceNutes]

not possible hlg-185h-48a maxes out at 210 watts

Quite possible. Max out both potentiometers. She'll run between 270-274 watts to be exact.

 

[skoomd]

Quite possible. Max out both potentiometers. She'll run between 270-274 watts to be exact.

A series drivers can only pump out approx 112% of their rated wattage max. If you remove the dimmer or get a potentiometer up to 112k ohms, B series is pretty much the same. Which for that driver is 209.6w. Since the driver is typically 94% efficient, you're looking at like 225w max from the wall. No way it's pulling 270w.

 

[diyled]

Ive had 260w out of a hlg-185 ive also have 230w out of a elg-150.

Datasheets are pretty much useless look at the test reports.

 

[skoomd]

Ive had 260w out of a hlg-185 ive also have 230w out of a elg-150.

Datasheets are pretty much useless look at the test reports.

Damn, I guess ill stand corrected.

Is that at ~240v or ~120v?

 

[diyled]

Damn, I guess ill stand corrected.

Is that at ~240v or ~120v?

240v. I wouldnt recommend running them like that they get very hot and probably wont last as long.

 

[thetr33man]

240v. I wouldnt recommend running them like that they get very hot and probably wont last as long.

Maybe heatsink the driver case? Ive got a few of the same driver and running 52v cobs they max out around 220w for me, thats at 120v

 

[skoomd]

Or a fan blowing over the driver. I think the driver lifespan and efficiency doesnt begin to dip until 85C, and ive never been able to get my drivers past like 40c or so maxing them out on 120v.

 

[hiphop_odc]

My flower light

6 vero29b 3000k on a hlg320-1050
2 vero29c 1750k on a hlg150-1050

 

[Mont@n@]

25 cxb3590 and 5 HLG-240h-c1400b dimmed at 175 watts per panel for 875 watts.
That bicycle lift makes lights adjustment easier in my tight 5x5 room

Happy growing

 

[Castaman]

 

[Castaman]

 

[boostedhonda]

What kind of cobs are those? 1750k?

 

[The Loafter]

does that link not work? darn. wired a qb324 to the drivers and fan that came with a mars 300. drawing about 82 watts. not that i will use it like that. maybe with the baba boards.

 

[NaturalFarmer]

Osram Oslons in 3000k and 660nm red.
510 watts being driven at 1400mA

 

[charface]

Not what the op had in mind but this is my diy way to keep my plants from flowering so I can get them out early.

Simply pound 4 rebar rods in the ground and run a string of outdoor lights around it.
Set timer accordingly

 

[diyled]

Thought id share a new design with the f series. Easy to build, if you need a parts list i can post it.

 

[ganjamystic]

Thought id share a new design with the f series. Easy to build, if you need a parts list i can post it.

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I'll take a parts list if you don't mind. that thing looks sweet! I'm going to get around to doing some strip builds at some point and I'd love to borrow the design

 

[berten-ernie420]

Walls aren't up, but lights are set. Waiting on the damn seeds to come. 8 cob rail alternating clu048-1212's 2700k 80 cri and 3000k 80cri on the HVGC-320-1050A; 4 cob rail alternating clu048-1818's 4000k 80cri and 2700k 70cri on an HVGC-320-1400A. Have two more rails but they're not currently on. Room is 11x9. We're hoping to fill it with 12-16 pots.

 

[bankheadstoner]

Not as clean as many setups in here but it's my first step into the DIY world, i obviously need to clean up my wiring:

8 Vero29 v2 (2 * 4000K + 4 * 3000K) @ 1050mA (in a 80*80cm tent)

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I will add 2 more 4000K when i will move the panel into the 1 square meter tent.

Peace

look like they praying to that light

 

[diyled]

I'll take a parts list if you don't mind. that thing looks sweet! I'm going to get around to doing some strip builds at some point and I'd love to borrow the design

No problem Ill pm you it later.