DIY with Quantum Boards

Airwalker16 said:

Dude cancel that order... Get an LRS. They're more efficient than the eLg

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Datasheet says the ELG-240-C2100 is 93% efficient. Which LRS model has higher efficiency?

fragileassassin said:

So do we know if V1 boards are a while supplies last type situation? Ive been putting off grabbing a few and now the 5000k ones are sold out.

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I'd like to know this also! @Stephenj37826 are the 2835 boards a long-term product?

coreywebster said:

Not used the QB96s but if your height restricted I would go for 3 boards since you would be able to get closer , plus better light uniformity, but that's just my opinion.

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Agreed. Better spread of light and you'll be able to keep the fixture closer to the canopy.

coreywebster said:

The XLG240 M any good for you? (Not sure what your doing)

https://www.meanwell.com/Upload/PDF/XLG-240/XLG-240-SPEC.PDF

They are a lot cheaper than HLGs

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want to put 3x qb132's on a dimmable ip rated driver. would like to be able to max them out if necessary. Looks like that XLG would only give me 1400ma? Am i reading spec sheet correctly? edit: i don't think i am reading it right. What does 1400ma rated current mean?

Humple said:

Datasheet says the ELG-240-C2100 is 93% efficient. Which LRS model has higher efficiency?

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79-89% on the LRS

its.always.420 said:

want to put 3x qb132's on a dimmable ip rated driver. would like to be able to max them out if necessary. Looks like that XLG would only give me 1400ma? Am i reading spec sheet correctly? edit: i don't think i am reading it right.

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It goes from 1400-2100mA and fits 3x 36v board with the possibility of adding another later If desired. Plus its ip67.

Smaller and lighter than older meanwells. Efficiency 92.5 on the M version. Also considerably cheaper.

coreywebster said:

It goes from 1400-2100mA and fits 3x 36v board with the possibility of adding another later If desired. Plus its ip67.

Smaller and lighter than older meanwells. Efficiency 92.5 on the M version. Also considerably cheaper.

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Ok, imma order it! Thx!

BTW MouserElectronics seems super cool about changing orders!

I would do this one

Looking to try these out but still skeptical not trying to spend a lot. What driver would you advise for running 3 288 v1 ?

its.always.420 said:

Ok, imma order it! Thx!

BTW MouserElectronics seems super cool about changing orders!

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Like...SO COOL....they told me to keep the HLG-150h-36 i originally ordered! Guess I need some more QB's.....

I also got a freebie from Mouser. In my early DIY days, I didn't fully understand what "hiccup mode" meant, their online support sent me a replacement within minutes, and then shortly after, I figured out the driver was fine....They originally said they wanted the "faulty" driver for inspection, but once I clarified the situation, they said to just keep it.

@AliasAKAsailA

3 xV1 falls into a quirky spot between drivers.
How much space are you looking to cover with em?

AliasAKAsailA said:

Looking to try these out but still skeptical not trying to spend a lot. What driver would you advise for running 3 288 v1 ?

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I would probably use a 320H-C2100. Would get you roughly 306w

Chip Green said:

@AliasAKAsailA

3 xV1 falls into a quirky spot between drivers.
How much space are you looking to cover with em?

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Wouldnt a 480-2800 work for 3 in series?

I'm not certain the slate2 heatsink will be enough to handle that. It might be with good airflow, but I'm reluctant to say for sure. The board can handle it power wise for sure.
I only have one single board, with a 120H (135 V1 kit) so my actual experience is pretty limited.

I'm always deferring to what HLG puts out as kits, or prebuilt combos, when it comes to the capabilities.

wouldnt it just put 3 in series to their max of 2800ma and youd only get 420w out of it.
Wouldnt have to use it full blast, just wondering if itd work like I think it does.

fragileassassin said:

wouldnt it just put 3 in series to their max of 2800ma and youd only get 420w out of it.
Wouldnt have to use it full blast, just wondering if itd work like I think it does.

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It will work.

Yes it would work. You are definitely right.

oKiHai said:

I am trying to decide between the 320W (3 288QB boards on a long heat sink) or 360W ( 2 96QB boards) for a 2x4 area. Can anyone give me a reason to go with one over the other.

From all I have read they seem to be equally capable, but I am wondering if one has more penetration, cooler temps, etc...

Thanks in advance!

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the QB96 have added red and deep red, if you're into that.

oKiHai said:

I am trying to decide between the 320W (3 288QB boards on a long heat sink) or 360W ( 2 96QB boards) for a 2x4 area. Can anyone give me a reason to go with one over the other.

From all I have read they seem to be equally capable, but I am wondering if one has more penetration, cooler temps, etc...

Thanks in advance!

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You have the potential to crank the QB96's to higher wattages than the 288's, and if you're considering the rspec then the 96's are less expensive. I presume that with higher output come better penetration.

Rolling Stomper Bud for a Kobe Cone in memory of mamba and mambacita at today’s memorial in the OC !

RIP
Going in a slow burn leaf wrap .... mellow smoke sesh tonite ! Peace

Grown under Quantum 96s and agromax pure uv
6 weekish cure - left it a little leafy for these wraps i use . Strong spice / piney ?
Super smooth smoke love them. Filtered tips.