go with the veros. (or clu058s but they dont fit your heatsink... so not a great option)So i do want to go above 75w so sounds like Vero29 c or clu048 1818. I actually own a the v7 model from timber too and was the reason I bought the sst x heatsink, but was thinking there would be a better way to drive them or a way to use less drivers with same numbers? And also still have the clu048 to think about too. Also if I were to run a chip at 50 to 75w on that big heatsink would I see that big of difference and if I did would it be best to double the cobs per sqft for same numbers as well and how much penetration would I loose?
I think 3500k has better PPFD per energy, I believe I’ve read. Like, 3000k would work, too, with better red spectrum, but I just usually go 3500k for a well rounded spectrum.I bought these sinks around 8 months ago and QB was new to me but for now I'm going to work with what I have so far! U mention 3500k , it's just for flower so wouldn't 3k work a little better? I was just at cobkits site and just realized you don't carry bridgelux. Do you stock them? My timber runs 4 cobs on 2 hlg180 1400ma and draws exactly 400. Is there a way to put more on a bigger driver with same results?
Always listen to this guy.go with the veros. (or clu058s but they dont fit your heatsink... so not a great option)
heres a test i did awhile back with older gen 5 citis, vero C, veroD, and luminus cxm22. gen 6 citi 18181s track closer to the cxm22.
as you can see the larger LES chips like vero C and CLU058 pull ahead by a few % relatively, above 70W
its up to you whether spending $33 on a vero C vs $19 on a CXM22 is worth it.... below 70W it seems like a waste. above 80W it makes more sense
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Wow great chart! So really my choice would be between Vero and cxm22!! I see at 80 to 90w the vero is slightly more efficient but how much more? Don't really understand the ppfd/w how much more would Vero9c save vs cxm22 at 90 to 100w. And how much longer of life span would the vero have?go with the veros. (or clu058s but they dont fit your heatsink... so not a great option)
heres a test i did awhile back with older gen 5 citis, vero C, veroD, and luminus cxm22. gen 6 citi 18181s track closer to the cxm22.
as you can see the larger LES chips like vero C and CLU058 pull ahead by a few % relatively, above 70W
its up to you whether spending $33 on a vero C vs $19 on a CXM22 is worth it.... below 70W it seems like a waste. above 80W it makes more sense
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its an arbitrary scale specific to that test but roughlyWow great chart! So really my choice would be between Vero and cxm22!! I see at 80 to 90w the vero is slightly more efficient but how much more? Don't really understand the ppfd/w
I run my timber model 4vs at around 15 to 20" depending on if I have it dimmed or not. I thought timber was the only ones to use that heatsink!! Nice to know others using it as well, I like it!View attachment 4173898
Similar to my own rig from Budtech UK! What’s your prefered height from canopy?
I use the 2VL at around 18”, and that might even be too close. They stay squat and knuckle up everywhere.I run my timber model 4vs at around 15 to 20" depending on if I have it dimmed or not. I thought timber was the only ones to use that heatsink!! Nice to know others using it as well, I like it!
Yea they do a good job. I also run cxb3070 and have a Amare 450uvb that does well but still like my timber 4vs better. Now I have to find the best deal possible need 24 vero29 gen7 c model and 12 meanwell 180h 1400b drivers!I use the 2VL at around 18”, and that might even be too close. They stay squat and knuckle up everywhere.
Hi @Greenman218,Yea they do a good job. I also run cxb3070 and have a Amare 450uvb that does well but still like my timber 4vs better. Now I have to find the best deal possible need 24 vero29 gen7 c model and 12 meanwell 180h 1400b drivers!