@REALSTYLES @Rahz I feel like you guys just misread my sentence here. It was a typo for me to ask about amperage when the C700 is 700ma. I was just asking about running 4 x 36v vs 8 x 72v from the C700.
@bizfactory said
"You can run 8x 36v CXB3590s on an HLG-185H-C700. On that same driver...
haha word that's what I assumed. reflectors are the right way to go tho right?
edit: also, holy shit those nugs are beautiful - you're a pro @REALSTYLES
@REALSTYLES Hey guys thanks for the help, I understand it correctly I think I just typed it weird. I was asking what the difference between 8 36v 3590s vs 4 72v 3590s is and you answered my question.
I heard back from Jerry which is awesome, will place the order soon. Here is his email. I'm...
Just emailed Jerry tonight, but I'm not sure if I'll hear from him quickly since the kingbrite alibaba page says business will resume after January 25th for chinese new year.
@Rahz thanks again for all your help, if this was reddit I would buy you some gold.
My last question before I put in my...
Thank you so goddam much for your help, this information is amazing. I'm loving how much there is to learn on RIU. I will get in touch with Jerry from Kingbrite about a quote for the cobs / driver later today.
Ok good point, thanks for clarifying. I am almost ready to place an order, here is my parts list revised:
CXB3590 3500k CB Bin $49 each - $400 for 8
passive heatsink: 2 x 36” 4.23 = $102
HLG-185H-C700b: $65
Wires, chiplok holders, power cord, potentiometer, multimeter, kw meter, etc.
Will...
Thanks, this is very helpful.
By my math:
36v x .7 = 25.2 W per led x 8 = 201.6 W total for all 8 leds
The HLG-185H-C700 is rated at 200.2 W, so slightly less than the driver wattage, is that ideal, or would it be better to have a driver with more wattage like the HLG-240H-C700?
Also it is...
Where can I find aluminum framing like you've used here?
I hope you don't mind the questions as I am putting together my first build and I love your design. Feel free to weigh in on my thread here.
Thanks for your responses @zangtumtum @Rahz @PicklesRus @bizfactory
Thanks to your guidance I'm starting to put together a parts list of what I would need:
8 CXB3590 3500k CB bin (8 x $49 = ~$400)
Meanwell HLG-240H-C700 Driver ($76)
Alpine 11 plus fans (8 x $14.50 = $116)
8 leds at 36v...
Thanks for this information. Two COB4 sounds like a great situation, but ultimately it will come down to price vs the cost if I build them myself. Can you email me a quote including shipping to CA, USA at [email protected]?
A COB mounted to a heat sink:
@wietefras Great work...I'm curious where to find the holders for the cree with the wire inputs... i have no idea what they are even called - sorry for being a noob.
Hi, I saw your lights on http://www.spectradesignlab.com/ and would love your opinion on what would be a good setup for a 2x4x5 tent - I'm thinking two COB4 - 175s would be ideal or is that too much? Feel free to reply in my thread as well...
Ah ok good catch. I'm still having trouble determining how many cobs to use in a 2x4x5 space tbh, seems like 6 would give me ideal coverage, then I can pick driver based on how many cobs I'm using.
Hi Everyone,
I've been lurking the forums gathering information for the last month or so and would appreciate some advice. I'm looking to replace the Mars Hydro Reflector 144x5 I have in my flower tent. What's the best I can do for around $500? I've looked into building my own but the task is a...