OneHitDone
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Can you clarify a bit on this statement?
What your current LED wattage for the grow space and what was the wattage when you had hps? Also, what where average yields with the two different lighting techs?
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What your current LED wattage for the grow space and what was the wattage when you had hps? Also, what where average yields with the two different lighting techs?
ilovereggae
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Im guessing due to not having to run AC all the time. That's been my experience.Can you clarify a bit on this statement?
What your current LED wattage for the grow space and what was the wattage when you had hps? Also, what where average yields with the two different lighting techs?
ilovereggae
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I vote for getting the 4 qb120s. I think its a killer deal. @GrassBurner has a thread going where he just built that setup for a 2x4, and he is a new grower as well. Im sure he would give you a hand or at least be able to convince you to give it a shot.
Grow Room Design for new grower.
Hey hows it going. Just ordered everything for my first grow. Lights will be 4 qb 120's on a HLG-320H-C2800A driver turned down to accommodate for the 70 watt max of each board. I live in a tiny cabin, with an 8x12 loft upstairs. What is determining my grow cabinet size and orientation are...
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GrassBurner
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I'm so glad I went with the 4 QB120's. I was a little nervous about wiring everything up correctly at first, but HLG has an entire page dedicated to information about the QB120. They have lists of acceptable drivers, 3 or 4 different wiring options with diagrams, and all the info you need. Wiring up the lights was the easiest part of my build.
Buy your driver from TRC. A few days after I recieved my driver from them, I recieved a call from a representative. He was just calling to see if I had any questions, which I did. He cleared everything up for me. It's a super simple and straight forward process.
Build a simple frame, keeping in mind how you will attach the boards.
The quantum boards have the connectors built into them, and all you have to do is push the wire into the connector, it's really that simple. 4 boards took me 4 minutes to wire up. I'm cheap, so I got my plug at Lowes. Wire the plug directly to the wire coming out of the driver, (hot,neutral, ground) and mount the driver close to an outlet. Simple. Get a roll of red and a roll of black 18 gauge solid wire, wire your boards up, and connect your 2 wires to the 2 wires coming out of the other side of the driver with some simple crimp connectors. Electrical tape the connections, and you're done.
I tend to go a little overboard on research. I work hard for my money, and if Im gonna spend it on something, I want to make sure I spending it on something good. I hate to waste. For the money, I couldnt even get close to this quality of a setup anywhere else. HLG is right here in America, if I have a problem I can call them today and speak with someone, and from what I have read they have excellent customer service. Not to mention you can have everything you need delivered to your house within a week, and be growing asap. No waiting for some busted ass package coming from halfway around the world. And what if it arrives damaged. That's a whole nother headache.
There are certain places where you dont want to be cheap. Lighting is the most important part of an indoor grow. You're getting 4 premium quality quantum boards for $100, a Mean Well driver, and the freedom to adjust how your light fixture is constructed so that it fits your needs exactly. For me, the leds put off just enough heat to keep my cabinet at an optimal growing temperature with an ambient temp in my house around 77 degrees. And that's without my fans on.
I promise building your own light isnt as daunting a task as it sounds. I'm so glad I pulled the trigger, I'm extremely satisfied with my choice. I've been testing some tomato and pepper plants under these lights, and they're response was incredible!!
Buy your driver from TRC. A few days after I recieved my driver from them, I recieved a call from a representative. He was just calling to see if I had any questions, which I did. He cleared everything up for me. It's a super simple and straight forward process.
Build a simple frame, keeping in mind how you will attach the boards.
The quantum boards have the connectors built into them, and all you have to do is push the wire into the connector, it's really that simple. 4 boards took me 4 minutes to wire up. I'm cheap, so I got my plug at Lowes. Wire the plug directly to the wire coming out of the driver, (hot,neutral, ground) and mount the driver close to an outlet. Simple. Get a roll of red and a roll of black 18 gauge solid wire, wire your boards up, and connect your 2 wires to the 2 wires coming out of the other side of the driver with some simple crimp connectors. Electrical tape the connections, and you're done.
I tend to go a little overboard on research. I work hard for my money, and if Im gonna spend it on something, I want to make sure I spending it on something good. I hate to waste. For the money, I couldnt even get close to this quality of a setup anywhere else. HLG is right here in America, if I have a problem I can call them today and speak with someone, and from what I have read they have excellent customer service. Not to mention you can have everything you need delivered to your house within a week, and be growing asap. No waiting for some busted ass package coming from halfway around the world. And what if it arrives damaged. That's a whole nother headache.
There are certain places where you dont want to be cheap. Lighting is the most important part of an indoor grow. You're getting 4 premium quality quantum boards for $100, a Mean Well driver, and the freedom to adjust how your light fixture is constructed so that it fits your needs exactly. For me, the leds put off just enough heat to keep my cabinet at an optimal growing temperature with an ambient temp in my house around 77 degrees. And that's without my fans on.
I promise building your own light isnt as daunting a task as it sounds. I'm so glad I pulled the trigger, I'm extremely satisfied with my choice. I've been testing some tomato and pepper plants under these lights, and they're response was incredible!!
Airwalker16
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I Promise*
curious618
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Can you someone tell me what’s up with these no name brands that still have the Samsung chips and Mean well driver? Are they decent? Better off than with the blurple? Thanks for all yalls input!
CrxSunny 240W 3000K Mix 660nm LM301B Board LED Grow Light with Samsung Chips LM301B & Dimmable MeanWell Driver Full Spectrum Growing Lamp for Indoor Veg and Flower Plants Lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0839FGV4N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hZtUEb7158V54
CrxSunny 240W 3000K Mix 660nm LM301B Board LED Grow Light with Samsung Chips LM301B & Dimmable MeanWell Driver Full Spectrum Growing Lamp for Indoor Veg and Flower Plants Lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0839FGV4N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hZtUEb7158V54
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Homie Da Clown
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You mean this one before he slaps a sticker on it and calls it CRX SUNNY.
curious618
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This have the driver too? Needing something quicker than 3-4 weeks. Top bin LEDs?
curious618
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I’ve heard that’s important lol. I just want something quick cause it’s gotta be within the 30 days so I can send blurple back.
Homie Da Clown
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They say 10 days. But who knows with the Corona virus. I just wanted you to know about the pricing difference so you can make the best educated guess when purchasing a light.
curious618
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Hey I appreciate it!! As long as that CRX sunny is gonna be good for a 2x4x5 tent that might be the way I go.
curious618
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Probably go with the 3500k option.
madvillian420
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buying parts and assembling them and reselling for a profit? you dont say? so basically what every single light fixture company does...? How do you know they are knock-offs? I also havent heard any complaints about osram deep or far reds, whats wrong with them?
Homie Da Clown
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Yes you are correct. Just about the same as every other light company does. My comment is not to put down that distributor but to only make it understood that we can go around the middle man.
Homie Da Clown
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Again I’m not saying that osram is a inferior product. I’m only saying that once you understand the differences in LED tech, it doesn’t matter who built and sold the light. It matters what options you use, and what growing situation you need. And lastly, I can buy a ps4 with a 128 gh hard drive or one that has 256. If I can get the 256 for the price of the 128,then my mom who grew up in the trailer court, said dat a good deal
Homie Da Clown
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Just picked me up a new toy.
The Etherdose duo.
The Etherdose duo.
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JewelRunner
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kingbrite has qb288 panels for cheap. 107 for 240w or 175 for the 320w. shipping is prolly 60-80.
Homie Da Clown
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I mentioned that to him earlier. This exact same model you recommended. From what friends I got, they are extremely happy with theirs. One guy replaced his lights wit 20+ of the 240 Qb’s I would like 4- 480 watts, and 2 of the 240’s. That would be 2400 watts. I’m trying to replace 4-1000 watt hps’s.
Homie Da Clown
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Homie Da Clown
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Started week 5 last night. Pic of tonight.
