Building qb96 for 2x2

I've used a hlg pre-made light but want a qb 96 so I have to put it together ik basic electrical so I'm not worried. I do not know exactly what all I need though.
The driver has a built in dimmer I believe but ik I want the ability to use the light at higher power in a bigger tent when upgraded so I went 150 watt. I only plan to run it around 100-130 though. I need wire connections made for harsh environments and a ac cable rated for power draw and that's it right? Is there a connection I need to go from other side of drive to light?

Do I need wires to connect the drive to engine or can I just wire the light right into the driver's wires?imma go with this driver imma just order the wall plug with it rated for it an just splice it in. Is it important to use weather proof connectors made for the lights if I plan to use a humidifier? Or can u just use male to female basic wire connectors?

You're gonna want to add wire, connectors and a wall plug for the driver. Plus a way to hang it.

PJ Diaz said:

You're gonna want to add wire, connectors and a wall plug for the driver. Plus a way to hang it.

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So wire from driver to light then driver to wall simple as that huh. Thanks

Yep, I have a few of them myself.

Yes, Light to driver then driver to the wall. WAGO connector is good to use.

GretaWang said:

Yes, Light to driver then driver to the wall. WAGO connector is good to use.

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I ordered everything today light driver connectors and 18awg wall plug I just have to get wire to attach light to driver. Might just cut up a old extension cord.

SaHt420 said:

I ordered everything today light driver connectors and 18awg wall plug I just have to get wire to attach light to driver. Might just cut up a old extension cord.

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These connectors are good for splicing an extension cord to the driver:

PJ Diaz said:

These connectors are good for splicing an extension cord to the driver:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RDNDW81

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I ordered these recommended with driver so easy choice for shipping was going to get the ones from Amazon but ended up ordering driver from somewhere else.

You should use a good heat sink with a thermal conductive pad to run those qb96 boards. You’ll want to make sure you don’t overheat the boards.

HLG used the SSTX heat sink with those in the HLG 225 fixtures they sold.

jdoorn14 said:

You should use a good heat sink with a thermal conductive pad to run those qb96 boards. You’ll want to make sure you don’t overheat the boards.

HLG used the SSTX heat sink with those in the HLG 225 fixtures they sold.

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HLG sells the boards along with the pin heatsink and the adhesive thermal pad for $69, which is what it looks like the OP purchased.

PJ Diaz said:

HLG sells the boards along with the pin heatsink and the adhesive thermal pad for $69, which is what it looks like the OP purchased.

QB96 Elite V2 Engine

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.

horticulturelightinggroup.com

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That's the exact same thing I ordered light with heat sink thermal pad combo. My bad not you other dude

jdoorn14 said:

You should use a good heat sink with a thermal conductive pad to run those qb96 boards. You’ll want to make sure you don’t overheat the boards.

HLG used the SSTX heat sink with those in the HLG 225 fixtures they sold.

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I did already

Do I need to moisture proof the light it's self or connection on light? I only received one connector so I'm just wing the driver directly to the light. I plan to run a humidifier eventually.