Not for QB96's. Those have a seperate heatsink that's way bigger. The heatsink he posted says it's for the 288 and 304 only.I see they recommend it for the QB96 at 75W, it's the same size board. But that's $120 for sinks alone.
These might be a good option.
Those lights are not 1000watts more like 100watts
Led runs much cooler than Mh/Hps, Look for true watt output not what the name says.
No, it says "Slate 2 series is ideal for low cost high power QB 304 and QB 288 cooling applications."
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Nobody was talking about the QB96's. @oill linked a heatsink for the 288 or 304 boards, but was recommending the QB144's. I don't think you can mount QB144's to those heatsinks, but don't really know for sure.QB96 Elite V2 Quantum Board
QB96 Elite V2 is a white LED Board with boosted red spectrum. Each Board is powered by 64 high power white LED, 16 630nm Red LED and 16 660nm Deep Red LED.
Heatsink Recommendations
Recommended Board temperature 85C max
Aluminum Plate - 50 Watts
Slate 1 or similar Extruded Aluminum - 60 Watts
Slate 2 or similar Extruded Aluminum - 75 Watts
SST120 or similar 120mm Diameter Pin heatsink - 100 Watts
SST140 or similar 140mm Diameter Pin heatsink - 150 Watts
SSTX or similar 125x125 Splayed Pin heatsink - 200 watts
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Those are awesome lights. I have 3 of the 135's. 1 really isn't enough, but you could get 1 for now and get another 1 or 2 later when you have extra money.135W QB® V2 Bspec® LED Kit
Ultra High Efficiency LED Boards for DIY. QB288 has 288pcs Samsung LM301H LED with Blue 470nm
@oill Would something like this be enough to cover 5x2.5 growing space? It's more within my budget. I don't see where it says those heatsinks were compatible with the rest. I watched a youtube video on the wiring and I feel pretty confident I wont blow anything up. I'm really just looking for quality lighting for 5 plants in veg, maximum 3 feet tall, each pot 1x1 foot. I have a tent that is enclosed in a 60x32x80 space, so the fixture can't exceed those dimensions. I may have to go with a cheaper alternative like HID until I can invest more into an LED or a different dimension grow space.
My closet is about 5x3 and I was able to grow a decent lot of 4 plants with this as lighting https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DOS0R8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Ya, I'd keep using the HID, and slowly buy quality LED then if it was me. If it's 3 ft wide you could even do 3 260's in there. But those are $315 a piece after the "RIU10" discount code. Make sure to use that if you order HLG lights.
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I mentioned on an early reply that I didn't really want to exceed 200/250$ for the light/driver/heatsink. Already spending a lot on soil and environment control things.
Sorry ... I missed that
Yes, that's the one ... although you'll save sales tax if you buy it on the mars-hydro site.
It's an option for you, but while this or 2 of the 150s would give you 300w, this one would install on the long axis and would not really lend itself to additional lights.
So ideally if I went for LED, I'd need two of these guys, since it's labeled at only 300 watts?
Awesome, you've been very helpful. I'm going to get 2 for now, then a 3rd next opportunity. Mars site has none in stock for america right now. Overall this is 280$ for 2 good lights that should work for a bit, kind of the same as @oills recommendation, just slightly more intact and roughly the same price. I appreciate all the help!
If you email Mary at [email protected] she can probably get you a better price and let you know when the US store will be back in stock. I've used her for tents recently and she was quite helpful.
You mean LEDs make noise and run hot?
