LED Wardrobe Setup - Looking for Critique and help.

I'm building an LED setup in a large wardrobe (36" x 20" x 64") and plan to use LEDs for the first time. After hours and hours of research I think I finally understand what I'm doing but I would love any feedback or critique. I want this to be a multi-functional light.

Initially I am going to do 2 or 3 Cree 3070's @ 3000K and 1 3070 @ 5000K for veg. Will this be enough light for the space or should I add 1 or two more? I don't want overkill but I also want to maximize yield and would pay for extra units if it would increase yield.

I plan to power these with 8X Meanwell LPC-60-1400 Drivers. Should I get stronger drivers than the 1.4 or is this the advised driver?

I will cool them with Arctic cool CPU coolers. I plan on powering the fans with a 12V 4 pin power supply but I'm not 100% on this and could use any critique.

Now what other ventilation will I need? This grow needs to be super stealthy and my house is AC cooled so heat shouldn't be a huge issue (especially with LEDS) but will the CPU cooler fans be enough for air circulation or do I need a dedicated extraction fan?

Any and all help is appreciated!

Anybody?

first you talk ...
"initially I am going to do 2 or 3 Cree 3070's @ 3000K and 1 3070 @ 5000K for veg."
and for this you will use...
"I plan to power these with 8X Meanwell LPC-60-1400 Drivers."

3-4 COBS with 8 Drivers...dont get it

You will want good circulation in your grow cabinet and fresh air. If it's sealed up tight without ventilation that's not good. Check out some other grows. Good luck and Happy growing.

4 pin is for PWM control. 2 wire is really all you need unless you are going to use a 3rd party controller.....

You're going to need a surprisingly large and expensive inline fan that is turned down low to quietly remove hot air and bring in cool, fresh air. Don't forget a carbon scrubber, it's an absolute must.

clp56 said:

Now what other ventilation will I need? This grow needs to be super stealthy and my house is AC cooled so heat shouldn't be a huge issue (especially with LEDS) but will the CPU cooler fans be enough for air circulation or do I need a dedicated extraction fan?

Any and all help is appreciated!

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I'm currently upgrading my setup to a more stealth setup and I'm working on the veg cab atm and agree with everyone that you will need some airflow. I find that lengths of PVC tubing make an excellent passive intake/light trap system. Using a combination of elbows will keep the light from leaking out and maintain good airflow once you figure out how many holes you need and where they go. You will need some kind of active out-take and 2 to 4 80 or 120 mm fans designed for stereo/video equipment make a pretty good output system, especially when connected to duct tubing that you can get at PC shops that will act like a light trap. And for that matter PC shops are a good place for fans and other products for a more stealthy cab. You may be able to get away without a carbon scrubber for vegging but for flowering it's basically a must. If you take the time to look for good fans you should be able to avoid a large inline fan, but a small Soler and Palau or the smallest Vortex fan will save you a lot of time.

Hope that helps. Good Luck and Stay Safe!

guod said:

first you talk ...
"initially I am going to do 2 or 3 Cree 3070's @ 3000K and 1 3070 @ 5000K for veg."
and for this you will use...
"I plan to power these with 8X Meanwell LPC-60-1400 Drivers."

3-4 COBS with 8 Drivers...dont get it

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I copied that from plans from a bigger light. You are correct. It should be 3-4. 1 driver per cob.

I've got a large can fan that blows way too much air and is also too loud for my setup. I'm going to see what it sounds like on a dimmer and then decide if I need more fans.

Still debating between 315W CMD/CMH agro bulb or LED. I already have an air cooled hood which I could use with the CMD.

clp56 said:

I've got a large can fan that blows way too much air and is also too loud for my setup. I'm going to see what it sounds like on a dimmer and then decide if I need more fans.

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If you plan to use a light dimmer with the fan that will likely not work. There are fan controllers available but they are expensive. What I did was to put a light bulb in series with the fan. The wattage of the bulb controls the fan speed: higher wattage has less resistance and gives more speed.

I have a fan controller from a few years back I believe. Just gotta dig it outta storage.