Strips and Flowering Area

[Grower899]

Ok so currently im running 14 2ft single row f series strips on 2x 185-24a in a 3x3, and its doing well.

Im trying to drop my tent and use the closet the tent is in. Closet measures 7' D x 5' W x 7.5 H. Im looking to use a 3 x 5 or 3.5 x 5 area. Gonna get 10 more strips, and already have a third driver.

Would like to do a 4x5 but dont think ill have enough light. What would you guys do with 24 strips, 3x 185 24a, and my closet? Thanks for any input.

 

[Grower899]

Ok so im doing the 4x5 area. I think id wish id done it had i gone 3x5. Already purchased a 4th driver and enough aluminum for 14 more strips. Gonna build 4 2' x 2' 7 strip lights to cover a 4x5 area. Should be ok yeah? Strips are gonna be 3.5" apart on each light. 28 strips is gonna be enough?

 

[1212ham]

Ok so im doing the 4x5 area. I think id wish id done it had i gone 3x5. Already purchased a 4th driver and enough aluminum for 14 more strips. Gonna build 4 2' x 2' 7 strip lights to cover a 4x5 area. Should be ok yeah? Strips are gonna be 3.5" apart on each light. 28 strips is gonna be enough?

What strips?

 

[Grower899]

What strips?

F series 2ft single row

 

[projectinfo]

50w+ per sq ft.

More strips the cooler you can run it.

http://ledgardener.com/diy-led-strip-build-designs-samsung-bridgelux/

http://rollitup.org/t/flower-pics-blueberry-canuk-seeds-feminized.958471/#post-14059463

 

[1212ham]

F series 2ft single row

Sorry, missed that.
You have 740 watts and a 20sq. ft. area, 740/20=37 watts/sq ft., that will be fine.

 

[Grower899]

50w+ per sq ft.

More strips the cooler you can run it.

http://ledgardener.com/diy-led-strip-build-designs-samsung-bridgelux/

http://rollitup.org/t/flower-pics-blueberry-canuk-seeds-feminized.958471/#post-14059463

Ive seen that first link, checked it many times in the past. Totally slipped my mind else this thread wouldnt exist. Thanks!

 

[Grower899]

Sorry, missed that.
You have 740 watts and a 20sq. ft. area, 740/20=37 watts/sq ft., that will be fine.

I figured with a fourth driver id have it power wise, but wasnt sure about strip count. The above link is recommending 12x 4fts for a 5x5 and 20 watts less than im running, so i should be a little more than good with 28 strips. Thanks!

 

[1212ham]

By using more strips your initial cost is higher but efficiency is improved and you probably get a little better light spread.

 

[nfhiggs]

Ok so currently im running 14 2ft single row f series strips on 2x 185-24a in a 3x3, and its doing well.

Im trying to drop my tent and use the closet the tent is in. Closet measures 7' D x 5' W x 7.5 H. Im looking to use a 3 x 5 or 3.5 x 5 area. Gonna get 10 more strips, and already have a third driver.

Would like to do a 4x5 but dont think ill have enough light. What would you guys do with 24 strips, 3x 185 24a, and my closet? Thanks for any input.

You're upwards of 600W - that's more than enough for a 4x4 space.