callies
Active Member
that sounds like a good option but again aus currency its fine i decided ill just spend more money then i really should@callies I'll do you one better -- why not purchase 1 x QB 324 V2 for $79 and then pick up a meanwell hlg-185h-54 for $50 and then be able to dim your light depending if you're in veg or flower. The 324 V2 is a little larger of a board (~12" x 8" versus QB288 11.25" x 6.83") and you're also getting more diodes too. The 324V2 is rated for higher wattage capabilities to boot. With a 185 watt driver I wouldn't run the board at full strength power without additional cooling. You could safely run it upwards of ~150-160 watts of power. This would give you the ability to run your space with slightly improved light spread and a higher intensity for flower; 160 watts = 42 watt per sq foot. Most people agree 25-30 watts / sq foot with these QB's is perfect. So keep that in mind too. If you wanted to buy the HLG-120 driver and run your board at 120 watt that puts you at 32 watts / sq foot and you would get better PPFD efficiency as well.