Vero 29 Build Help Required!

Hi guys

Been following for a while now and finally I have the funds to buy the parts and build my Vero 29 panels.

My plan is to create two panels, each will be 80cm square with eight Vero 29's at 4000k.
Four cobs will run on a HLG-120H-C1050 and the other four on a HLG-185H-C1400.

So each panel will be roughly 300w at the wall.

I have looked everywhere with no luck in how to wire them up in series and would really appreciate the help from the guys in the know.

As you can see in the pic, this is how I imagine how the configuration will look, if you think there is a better layout please feel free to enlighten me but the main help needed is with how to wire em up.

I found a wiring diagram so i've solved my main problem, if there's any helpful points feel free to chime in

You might try running the outer 4 veros on one driver and the inside 4 on another. This would allow you to adjust the spread easier if it gets to intense in the middle.

grouch said:

You might try running the outer 4 veros on one driver and the inside 4 on another. This would allow you to adjust the spread easier if it gets to intense in the middle.

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Yes grouch thats the idea, but also my total watt limit at the wall is roughly 600w hence the two different drivers

thankyou robincnn

Check THESE video's out. They should pretty much everything you need to know.

Ok so robincnn has recommended the 120 degree 100mm glass lens for my build.
I will explain my room, working in a converted loft with the height of around 8 feet the grow space will be 1 metre x 2 metre scrog, the walls will be reflective but
will have no impact on the the lighting as there will be a 1 metre walk around area outside the scrog frame.

So with this information would it be best to use 4x120 lens for centre lighting and 4x80 lens for the outer corners of the panel so even spread in the centre and a tighter spread on the outer corners ?

80 and 120 together looks good.
Why not the reflectors. They are cheeper, easier to install and remove.

I have a permanent fixture in mind, also for protection for the cobs.
everything will be boxed inside a frame, holes will be cut out around the cobs with a 200mm fan centred over the box to suck out the heat and radiant heat buildup surrounding the inside of the lens.
Plan to keep the fixtures pretty low and raise them as plants grow and respond to the light to find a perfect balance without bleaching or burning.

I only ever run the blue dream strain with mother cuttings so once I figure out and document how they go I will know what to do each run

I have changed my mind on the whole setup!
Level head has set in and have come to the conclusion that this video is exactly what i'm looking for and shall be recreating it for my own purposes.
From the build to the conclusion it has got me convinced, and I am in no way interested in pursuing the trend of keeping on buying the latest and greatest chips,
these Cree CXA3070 is good enough for me

Thank you for an amazing build @Growmau5 if you get to see this thread and have some suggestions I will take them on board.
The only addition I can see adding is the open reflectors at the corners since I wont be in a tent @robincnn has recommended.

I will continue to update this thread with the ongoing build right through to growing and harvest.


Now I just have to make a list and pricing...