First time grower - Looking at HLG LEDs

[Tylerw20]

I was just looking is all.

 

[Shaggn]

Don't skimp on building a good led unit!! Yes it costs up front but the benefits pay off!! Do your research. It isn't that hard to source the parts for your build. Once you've completed assembling your build you will feel complete satisfaction!! Need any help msg me. Peace!!

 

[verticalgrow]

hlg or quantum pucks all the way. I built 800w in 8 pucks from rapid for like 1400 all said and done. 3000k with deep reds.

How do you like the logic pucks? I have 3 running at 70 watts each and they do great in that small space.

do u know what the temp is of growmau5 pucks @50W each with NO heatsink?

 

[DangerDavez]

do u know what the temp is of growmau5 pucks @50W each with NO heatsink?

Sorry no. I drive em at 70 watts with a heatsink and don't have a driver to run em that softly. If I were to guess, I'd say you'd be fine but I'm not sure.

Edit: Just looked at the HLG elites and they say you need a heatsink past 25 watts. It says you need an aluminum plate around 50 which the pucks come with though I'm not sure how thick. The pucks are also a little bigger, have more efficient diodes and more of them so less hotspots. I'd contact rapid to make sure though.

 

[OkieDan]

You might consider two of the 4xQB132 packs and a HLG-320H-C1750A. That driver could power 5 QB132's up to 72W each when cranked up to 2A. That's 360W for 12.5 sqft, or 28.8W per sqft. It is over your budget, but you'd be left with 3 boards you can use for a veg tent in the future with another, smaller/cheaper driver.

I'm new myself so you should probably let others vet my advice LOL.