iPerculate
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XLG lineup is priced very nicely.
I am going to use 2 of XLG-240-H-A for my next build.
I am going to use 2 of XLG-240-H-A for my next build.
Thank you for the time to explain.While the LRS-350-48 is listed as an enclosed power supply, it doesn't offer the water resistance necessary for inclusion in the grow space. So, remote mounting of the power supplies is advisable.
While more expensive, a driver such as the HLG-320H-48 is better protected from exposure to the elements(A and AB models are IP65 rated and B models are IP67 rated), offers a better warranty, and also gives you the opportunity to dim via current/voltage adjustment rather than just voltage adjustment with the LRS-350-48.
The k you for the reply . I will no doubt be back for some more answers soon. Tanks again.As others have said, it isn't as high IP rated as other drivers so it's smart to keep it out of the tent. I say to use multiple drivers because of heat, yes. That, and the fact that having all your strips on one driver just puts you in a position where if OT dies, you have nothing. Honestly, 3 150s would be the best. There's no limit to how many strips you can out on its it just splits the output amongst however many strips are on it.
You can get those same influx L09's in different colors from Arrow for around the same price.Does anyone know of any cheap / affordable decent 4000k or 5000k strips I could use with these to have a better spectrum for veg and flower?
I'm slowly getting my head around what's what when it comes to these strip leds. Thanks for your patience .
Looks great, tons of diodes! More pics from different angles when you get a chanceIt's finally up! 480w, 18 strips, and around 12-14 hours of work.. will post some lux and temp measurements and pics once I its mounted in the tent..
I suspect there was a bad batch, there were almost no 240W mean well available in 48V for a month or two until they restocked just the other day.I've had to RMA 4 240's.
nothing wrong with 3000K for veg, been using it for yearsDoes anyone know of any cheap / affordable decent 4000k or 5000k strips I could use with these to have a better spectrum for veg and flower?
I'm slowly getting my head around what's what when it comes to these strip leds. Thanks for your patience .
Hello mate, yeah I have just vegged and flowered 2 plants and seem to have worked fine.good to hear it from others. Would you think it's worth getting a couple of say 4000k or 5000k to help with a light for veg and flower?nothing wrong with 3000K for veg, been using it for years
If you are in the United States, this is a good place to look:Hello fellow strip builders. Does anyone know of any good places for heat sinks? Also I'm thinking maybe using aluminium trays like the one solstrip led uses. Any thoughts? Cheers
Thanks mate. Still need to drill the mounting holes for the straps, and take the temp measurements.Looks great, tons of diodes! More pics from different angles when you get a chance
4000k is the best veg spectrum imeHello mate, yeah I have just vegged and flowered 2 plants and seem to have worked fine.good to hear it from others. Would you think it's worth getting a couple of say 4000k or 5000k to help with a light for veg and flower?
I've heard really good things with using baking sheets for strips to be honest. They're thick aluminum.My lights have arrived. Ordered them on Sunday night and they just landed now. I'm currently waiting on a reply from a few different makers of heat sinks. They are a little more than I thought and harder to get hold of then I thought. Also what do people think about using a large cookie tray/ alumium turkey tray, like what potsquatch uses on his solstrip units.? Can wait to get this build under way.
Depends on how hard you drive them.
I have specs for both aluminum C-channel and 1" Heatsinks USA profiles
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Heatsink USA 1" profile.
And stop using small bottles for comparisons
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Thanks mate. Still need to drill the mounting holes for the straps, and take the temp measurements.
Few pics