growingforfun
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What's the current best deal on a qb kit in the US? Trying to light a 5x5 test area. Having a dimmable driver is important.
Best QB kit us?
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Airwalker16
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What do you mean by in The US? Meaning that you live in USA and want to know the cheapest deal for a kit or fixture shipped to you there?
Cause if so, the best deals are from Alibaba in China Land.
growingforfun
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Deals change and I'm asking what the current best deal is. I didn't ask where the cheapest source is for buying 100 units I'm asking about a couple lights for a 5x5.
growingforfun
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Got a link for me buddy? Thanks for your suggestion.
Airwalker16
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100units WTF? No man... I mean for real the cheapest deal on boards and fixtures is from China sellers on Alibaba. They sell Hlg550's.
growingforfun
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K, what am I lookin at price wise? Are 550s the best choice?
A big part of my question is what's the best board to use currently. Been about a year since I last looked an decided to wait.
Budzbuddha
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Easy .....
Buy 2 of these ....
Latest chip offering .... included heatsink
QB 288 V2 LM301b
$ 188.00 EACH
Go to DIGI-KEY and buy this ..... HLG-600H-54B $169.00
A simple aluminum frame ( angle ) from the hardware store , some wiring and have a beer.
188 x 2 = $377
169 ( B VERSION FOR DIM CONTROL)
——————-
$ 545 total
You get the same shit at a much lower cost.
NO CHINA BS . NO OVERSEAS CRAP , “ WARRANTY “ from HLG .
It’s really that simple.
Another source for “ comparable “ is Atreum lighting.
Buy 2 of these ....
Latest chip offering .... included heatsink
QB 288 V2 LM301b
$ 188.00 EACH
Go to DIGI-KEY and buy this ..... HLG-600H-54B $169.00
A simple aluminum frame ( angle ) from the hardware store , some wiring and have a beer.
188 x 2 = $377
169 ( B VERSION FOR DIM CONTROL)
——————-
$ 545 total
You get the same shit at a much lower cost.
NO CHINA BS . NO OVERSEAS CRAP , “ WARRANTY “ from HLG .
It’s really that simple.
Another source for “ comparable “ is Atreum lighting.
Budzbuddha
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You will be able to easily cover a 5x5 space plus you can adjust “ the overlap “ depending on instance between them , not static as the HLG 550 heatsink.
growingforfun
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/led-grow-light-Quantum-board-288Pcs-LM301B-3000K-254pcs-660nm-36pcs-Meanwell/332987298153?_trkparms=aid=555018&algo=PL.SIM&ao=1&asc=20180306143914&meid=deeac8408d3e4478a964b55ecc94019b&pid=100935&rk=10&rkt=12&sd=192509696799&itm=332987298153&_trksid=p2349624.c100935.m2460
Any reason I wouldnt want this @Budzbuddha ? Looks like what you said but for 236$ shipped
Any reason I wouldnt want this @Budzbuddha ? Looks like what you said but for 236$ shipped
Budzbuddha
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Those are NOT real “ quantum boards “ as should be expected. Ebay crap.
Many “ sellers “ bulk purchase boards from mainland China at a lower BULK cost and resell at a higher cost .... usually with chips that are not stated . You think the reseller really gives a shit about whether it will work or if they are guaranteed ?
Contact @robincnn and @Stephenj37826 DIRECTLY and discuss your shipping destination.
I got USPS priority on all my gear ..... ZERO PROBLEMS.
I will put it like this ... I have rig running perpetually since ( Dec. 2015 ) original S5 boards.
They are as bright as from day one . Over 3 years non stop.
You get what you pay for.
Many “ sellers “ bulk purchase boards from mainland China at a lower BULK cost and resell at a higher cost .... usually with chips that are not stated . You think the reseller really gives a shit about whether it will work or if they are guaranteed ?
Contact @robincnn and @Stephenj37826 DIRECTLY and discuss your shipping destination.
I got USPS priority on all my gear ..... ZERO PROBLEMS.
I will put it like this ... I have rig running perpetually since ( Dec. 2015 ) original S5 boards.
They are as bright as from day one . Over 3 years non stop.
You get what you pay for.
growingforfun
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Well its 100% positive feedback, I'd think it wouldnt be if person was selling things differant than what's stated. But I guess I just dont know.
Budzbuddha
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Your call ... I go with knowing what I’m buying.
Look at ATREUM LIGHTING also. I’m just not the type to just throw real money at Ali Baba or Ebay.
It looks to me you are serious about growing if you are hunting a light for a 5x5.
CMH is another option.
Look at ATREUM LIGHTING also. I’m just not the type to just throw real money at Ali Baba or Ebay.
It looks to me you are serious about growing if you are hunting a light for a 5x5.
CMH is another option.
growingforfun
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I mean.. been at it for about 10 years. Fairly serious I guess but not super serious. My main area is 2x 1000 watt DE gavitas currently. In the past I was doing 8kw rooms. Def smaller scale now days.
Basically a led skeptic but I want them to work. I've bought them a few times over the years an always went back to hps
bruno8437
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If you really want to get Chinese style Quantum boards, I would at least consider Atreum lighting, https://atreumlighting.com/. The same 288.2 style boards with Sammy LM301B and HLG driver can be had for $200. The added bonus is if there is any issues they are located in Seattle.
growingforfun
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Thanks for the link. I may have missed it but I couldnt see the complete kits?
Budzbuddha
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Lurk the Grow Journal forum .... type in “ quantum “ at search box .
Plenty of grows around your size and read what others think .
A lot of them are HID growers .
Plenty of grows around your size and read what others think .
A lot of them are HID growers .
bruno8437
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No complete kit but order 2 x board+heatsink @ $75 each, add HLG 240H-54 driver @ $50. The frame can be made from aluminum angle from the local hardware store.
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Thundercat
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I'm just gonna through in there that if your an LED skeptic, but want them to work then I would try to actually run some wattage so you really get some light. A 5x5 space is 25 sqft, which should be a minimum of 750 watts, but really 1000 watts would produce much better.
growingforfun
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If I should run 1000 watts for it why not just run DE hps? My gavitas easily do a 5x5 or slightly more. And only cost 300 for 1kw.