Airwalker16
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So you need a 42v driver? LRS models? APC, APV, LPV, LPF, LPC?
modular overkill led striplight build
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SSGrower
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2 of them, the apc-16-350 might work.
cobshopgrow
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i think you should check out the datasheet of the XLG 25 / 50 and HLG 40, meanwells.
if i got it right (!), maybe one channel with a hlg40 or xlg 50 and one with a xlg 25 (which btw run my 24 led uv channel at about 40v @ 350mA )?
there are also tons of smaller cheaper drivers we can find something for you, but the xlg25 is allready quite cheap with 20 bucks, there isnt a ton of saving possible.
cobshopgrow
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that should do it too!
just had a look in my other setup i use such a APC 8E 350 for my 12 365nm uva leds.
works flawless.
while i do like that the xlg25 have a potentiometer where you can set it to your needs.
and it may run a percent more efficient, even if not on full load.
Airwalker16
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Yup, apc-35-700 runs my 12 far reds in series
SSGrower
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I might go for 2 of the hlg-40h-48a on the cutter strip. I kinda think the cheapo switching power supplies is behind the blinking so will probably stay away from those, still needing something for the cobs, they are rated at 6-11V 10W, could put them series or parallel to run on one driver the hlg-40H-12a would be overkill but I might just do that so I can have dimming on them too.
cobshopgrow
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think the hlg 40 48 give you quite a range to play with and it should for sure work, while not the cheapest option.
the hlg40 12 is sweet and may have a second life after this.
how many of these cobs you have?
if you reach 22v in series you can check the xlg25 as a cheaper option, there is a AB version too with dimming.
if youre happy with 700mA you could consider some out of the APC line, no dimming.
the hlg40 12 is sweet and may have a second life after this.
how many of these cobs you have?
if you reach 22v in series you can check the xlg25 as a cheaper option, there is a AB version too with dimming.
if youre happy with 700mA you could consider some out of the APC line, no dimming.
SSGrower
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2 of the cobs in 365nm
Three in series would be 30 so tha twould put it in the range of the xlg iirc, price was a little less than the hlg. The APC is appealing price wise and you and aw are using them without issue (switching power supply) but as the title of your thread made me go all hlg, actually got one 12a and 2 42a (fuckin eyesight, thought it said 40, ordered the 48s, then realized it comes in 42V
had to cancel and re-order one reason I like dealing with companys like mouser...)
cobshopgrow
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The HLG 40 12 is for sure the luxuary option for the cobs, but well, its 12v, in a few years you can still use it for something else.
HLG 40 42 and 48 should both work i think, so whatever you get in the end it should light them up, haha.
looks like some powerfull light you plan, i hope you make a thread somewhere (or have i missed it?)
HLG 40 42 and 48 should both work i think, so whatever you get in the end it should light them up, haha.
looks like some powerfull light you plan, i hope you make a thread somewhere (or have i missed it?)
SSGrower
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No thread but I will throw down some pics here 2 x growlights austrailia boards, 22 cxb 3590, 4 3070, 4 30w red cobs, the uv, and a partridge in a pear tree. Mostly vertical with 6 of the cxbs overhead, max watts is close to 1000, but will never run that hard, probably sit somewhere around 600.
Airwalker16
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Where's the pics?
cobshopgrow
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wow, thats sounds really good there are a lot frequencys covered.
dont forget to say the area size when you post it
, sounds like you can have some serious production there.
cobshopgrow
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thats so cool, a ton of creativity in one place.
well used space
, thats thought outside"the tent".
love the watercooling!
well used space
, thats thought outside"the tent".love the watercooling!
welight
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Hey I would be interested on you thoughts on watercooling re chiller, Im guessing thats a chiller there working as a table
I got some extrusion with built in TSLOT and made to watercool, any advice based on your experience on what sort of chiller?
I want to run our 560mm strips up to 100 watts each and run 4 x 1200mm at 800 watts, just cuz I can
Cheers
Mark
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Airwalker16
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OMG that's so cool. Just weld on some brass barb fittings into the hole and you're off to the races.
Are those the Cree J Series 5050 whatevers on that board?
It's so cool that heatsinks squished out of a hole with that middle piece designed to be hollow as it extrudes. Itd be cool to watch it be made.
welight
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SSGrower
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There is no active chiller, my actions are based on heat managment not necessarily cooling. There is a radiator which is inside my air intake and also a wort chiller (stainless coil) that will be burried in a pot. In addition to using extra electricity if the temperature is below the dew point you will get condensation. Effeciency in heat managment is about temperature diferential, too much and you are wasting energy, too little and, well, your hot or cold.
In short I would not start out with a chiller, I would find a way to store the heat. Think geothermal.
P.S. I take it you approve the hlg-40H-42a as appropriate drivers for the uvb/c strip?
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