DIY with Quantum Boards

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I put my boards and heatsinks in a frame. I used threaded rod to make posts for the fans so that they would be an inch above the heatsinks, leaving room for air movement. I later decided that I didn't want to run them hard enough to need fans and removed them. I'd rather run a couple more boards than run at higher wattage on fewer boards.

jjng5 said:

SWIM just purchased 4 QB324 V2's (54 VDC) + 2 Meanwell HLG-320H-C2800A's -- on the way! Those lights look awesome. Were they tricky putting together? Would you recommend putting a computer fan on top of the heat sink or a clip-on minifan directed over the top of the sink?

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Question .... Do you think this meanwell might be able to be repaired ?

It did a soft click ( relay ? ... thermal part ? ) before going dark . There is no output ( checked ) .
So wondering if you guys think it could be salvaged. I have not opened it .... yet.

Thinking it’s an OVER THERMAL issue as stated before because of where it was mounted .
It was wired in series so no issues like with parallel wiring and constant current drivers.

Just throwing it out there to the electrical nerds out there ..... maybe it can be saved.
I just pulled out of trash and banana peels ... lol.

Waiting for my new driver .... damn holidays.... lol.

MW drivers have a 7yr warranty

PSUAGRO. said:

MW drivers have a 7yr warranty

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Good ... just shot a email to them .

Budzbuddha said:

Good ... just shot a email to them .

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So yeah, don't open it

you know, they have at least a 3 year warranty. i got one replace. contact your reseller all they need is the serial number

Budzbuddha said:

Question .... Do you think this meanwell might be able to be repaired ?

It did a soft click ( relay ? ... thermal part ? ) before going dark . There is no output ( checked ) .
So wondering if you guys think it could be salvaged. I have not opened it .... yet.

Thinking it’s an OVER THERMAL issue as stated before because of where it was mounted .
It was wired in series so no issues like with parallel wiring and constant current drivers.

Just throwing it out there to the electrical nerds out there ..... maybe it can be saved.
I just pulled out of trash and banana peels ... lol.

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ok 7 years lol I knew it was long.

Still cleaning the banana peels and fish bones off of it , then boxed .
Thanks guys.

Lead time on orders?

delstele said:

Lead time on orders?

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Curious of that myself. Placed an order for 4 boards over the weekend. I see they are now listed 'as out of stock'! Uh oh. Will let you guys know.

Update! I just received an e-mail that the boards are on their way. Received my UPS tracking number this evening. Yay!

Wondering when the 288 V2's will be back instock..

I need 4 like yesterday! Lol!

delstele said:

Lead time on orders?

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If product's are in stock. orders usually take 7 business days to arrive if not sooner.

SWIM ordered on Sunday, Monday was presidents day (standard shipping services closed), tracking number provided today. Not bad HLG!

In this case, the kits were not ordered because SWIM wanted to run at a higher mA and have two panels per driver. Does anyone know any accessories or items one should also purchase for assembly?

jjng5 said:

SWIM ordered on Sunday, Monday was presidents day (standard shipping services closed), tracking number provided today. Not bad HLG!

In this case, the kits were not ordered because SWIM wanted to run at a higher mA and have two panels per driver. Does anyone know any accessories or items one should also purchase for assembly?

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If you did not buy the kits you will need. 2' 18g solid core wire. M5 screws, m5 screwdriver, wire strippers, wago clips, nema 15p 16/3 sjtw power cord, a way to hang the sinks. If you know how to solder you could skip the wago clips.

SoMe_EfFin_MasS_HoLe said:

If you did not buy the kits you will need. 2' 18g solid core wire. M5 screws, m5 screwdriver, wire strippers, wago clips, nema 15p 16/3 sjtw power cord, a way to hang the sinks. If you know how to solder you could skip the wago clips.

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Thanks. If I wanted a longer distance on the wire to mount the driver external to the tent, would I be safe going with a smaller gauge (thicker) wire?

jjng5 said:

Thanks. If I wanted a longer distance on the wire to mount the driver external to the tent, would I be safe going with a smaller gauge (thicker) wire?

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I use 14 gauge stranded wire to remote mount the drivers.

Digger47 said:

I use 14 gauge stranded wire to remote mount the drivers.

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Thanks, SWIM will order some 14 gauge wire then; the solid core wire? Also will get M5 screws, m5 screwdriver, wire strippers, wago clips, nema 15p 16/3 sjtw power cord. SWIM may solder the connections if they're straight forward enough. SWIM has a solder gun for electronics. I assume I'd use the standard flux / silver rosin for the solder joints?

Thanks everyone!