HLG QB288 Kit Questions/Issues

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JPinkPaw

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I recently purchased and installed a HLG QB288 V2 RSpec DIY light set
horticulturelightinggroup.com

QB288 V2 Rspec & Slate 2 Triple

Ultra High Efficiency LED Boards for DIY. QB288 has 288pcs Samsung LM301H LED. One Triple Slate 2 heatsink.
horticulturelightinggroup.com horticulturelightinggroup.com

I purchased the recommended driver, 320W Max

Findchips: HLG-320H-C1750A Price and Stock Results

HLG-320H-C1750A price and availability by authorized and independent electronic component distributors.
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To Wall Power AC:
www.homedepot.com

Husky 9 ft. 14/3 Medium Duty Tool Replacement Cord, Black HD#342-576 - The Home Depot

The Husky 9 ft. Black 14/3 Medium-Duty Tool Replacement Cord is medium duty with a kink-free cord. It has a durable strain relief to make sure the plug securely connected with cable. This black cord replaces
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The setup works; as advertised the light is very intense. Am running 12/12 over 6 plants in hydro.

Issue 1: Heat
As the kit nor the driver came with an AC power cord to the wall OR the wires for the DC lights-driver. I sacrificed an extension cord for DC side and because I had the extra length located the driver outside the 4x4 tent; As noted I had pre-emptively purchased a heavy duty "replacement" cord with ground for driver to wall.

I was very surprised at how hot the driver gets. I put it on a ceramic plate rather than leave it on the wood shelf. For context I can put my hand on it for just a few seconds. Probably not hot enough to burst into flames, but still...
>Is this normal?
>Might the driver be cranked too high?

Note the lights can go to 350W, The driver rates at 320W and the wiring I used should be capable at both the DC and AC sides. I have it plugged into a normal 120v/20amp wall plug.

Issue 2: Caveat Emptor

As a heads up this set is sparse and only included the screws to attach the boards to the heat sink. No wires, spacer feet, hangers, or wire.
Its a great product but was left me scrambling to get it operational.
Always good to know what is in the box

Thank you for any input to the heat issue.
 
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Barristan Whitebeard

Barristan Whitebeard

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JPinkPaw said:
I recently purchased and installed a HLG QB288 V2 RSpec DIY Kit
horticulturelightinggroup.com

QB288 V2 Rspec & Slate 2 Triple

Ultra High Efficiency LED Boards for DIY. QB288 has 288pcs Samsung LM301H LED. One Triple Slate 2 heatsink.
horticulturelightinggroup.com horticulturelightinggroup.com

I purchased the recommended driver, 320W Max

Findchips: HLG-320H-C1750A Price and Stock Results

HLG-320H-C1750A price and availability by authorized and independent electronic component distributors.
www.findchips.com

To Wall Power AC:
www.homedepot.com

Husky 9 ft. 14/3 Medium Duty Tool Replacement Cord, Black HD#342-576 - The Home Depot

The Husky 9 ft. Black 14/3 Medium-Duty Tool Replacement Cord is medium duty with a kink-free cord. It has a durable strain relief to make sure the plug securely connected with cable. This black cord replaces
www.homedepot.com

The setup works; as advertised the light is very intense. Am running 12/12 over 6 plants in hydro.

Issue 1: Heat
As the kit nor the driver came with an AC power cord to the wall OR the wires for the DC lights-driver. I sacrificed an extension cord for DC side and because I had the extra length located the driver outside the 4x4 tent; As noted I had pre-emptively purchased a heavy duty "replacement" cord with ground for driver to wall.

I was very surprised at how hot the driver gets. I put it on a ceramic plate rather than leave it on the wood shelf. For context I can put my hand on it for just a few seconds. Probably not hot enough to burst into flames, but still...
>Is this normal?
>Might the driver be cranked too high?

Note the lights can go to 350W, The driver rates at 320W and the wiring I used should be capable at both the DC and AC sides. I have it plugged into a normal 120v/20amp wall plug.

Issue 2: Caveat Emptor
Before I purchased the kit I did a good deal of diligence. I reviewed many videos showing how to assemble the device. The kits were showed as having wires, hangers, spacer feet, WAGO connectors; unclear if the AC power cord was included with the Driver.
The kit I purchased showed the 3 panels and heat sink...driver to be purchased separately.

Anyway, The kit I bought was ummm....sparse. Long story short it only included the screws to attach the boards to the heat sink. No wires, spacer feet, hangers, Nothing.
Its a great product but this kit left me scrambling to get it operational.
Always good to know what is in the box

Thank you for any input to the heat issue.
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Hey man, according to your HLG link, you didn't buy a kit. You bought a Slate 2 triple heatsink and three QB 288 V2 R-Spec boards. This is plainly written under specifications on the HLG link you provided.


Here is a link to the 320 watt kit.

horticulturelightinggroup.com

320W XL QB® V2 Rspec® LED Kit

Ultra High Efficiency LED Boards for DIY. QB288 has 288pcs Samsung LM301H LED. 320 Watt Lamp Kit suited for main light and supplement lighting. 3 ft. long heatsink for a wider spread.
horticulturelightinggroup.com horticulturelightinggroup.com

With regards to the "missing" components, would you mind amending your OP to show that you did not buy the actual kit as you originally thought?
 
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2com

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JPinkPaw said:
I recently purchased and installed a HLG QB288 V2 RSpec DIY Kit
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No, you didn't.
JPinkPaw said:
Before I purchased the kit I did a good deal of diligence.
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Not quite enough, unfortunately. It seems you didn't fully read the information on the page of the product you ordered.
JPinkPaw said:
Anyway, The kit I bought was ummm....sparse. Long story short it only included the screws to attach the boards to the heat sink. No wires, spacer feet, hangers, Nothing.
Its a great product but this kit left me scrambling to get it operational.
Always good to know what is in the box
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You got everything the product you bought listed in its contents, you bought the 'wrong' item, and then had to go get the additional parts that are included in the kit you meant to get.
JPinkPaw said:
I was very surprised at how hot the driver gets. I put it on a ceramic plate rather than leave it on the wood shelf. For context I can put my hand on it for just a few seconds. Probably not hot enough to burst into flames, but still...
>Is this normal?
>Might the driver be cranked too high?
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Good idea not leaving it on wood. Depending how hot it is, yes. They get surprisingly hot, especially on max. 50-55* C from what I remember. Do you have an IR thermometer?

I agree with @Barristan Whitebeard, you should correct your original post.
 
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JPinkPaw

Member
I will amend for clarity. I appreciate the feedback.
The issue however was that items like the spacer feet and the hangers are pretty important and can't possibly be costly. It almost looked like they forgot to throw in the second hardware bag. I 'did' get two bags of screws which was total overkill...perhaps this helps lend some perspective to my OP.
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There appears to be an adjustment screw on top of the driver...if I nudge that down maybe it would help mitigate some of the heat.

Thanks for the responses.
 
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JPinkPaw

Member
Dirk8==D~Diggler said:
I thought the same thing when I got mine. I was like “this is going to melt itself” hot. If you lower the amplitude just slightly it helps a ton
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There appears to be an adjustment screw on top of the driver...if I nudge that down maybe it would help mitigate some of the heat. Thank you for the sanity check
 
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