I wanna build a strip light setup

I'd like to build a set up for a 2x4 start to finish grow. Thinking 10 of the 22" sammies maybe a mix of 3000,3500?
I would like an adjustable driver so I can crank em down. I'm pretty handy at building shit but am weak in the lighting specs dept.
So.... what driver would be best for this build?

Thx...SD

slow drawl said:

I'd like to build a set up for a 2x4 start to finish grow. Thinking 10 of the 22" sammies maybe a mix of 3000,3500?
I would like an adjustable driver so I can crank em down. I'm pretty handy at building shit but am weak in the lighting specs dept.
So.... what driver would be best for this build?

Thx...SD

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HLG-320h- then whatever voltage those strips are, get the corresponding "A" driver.

I would probably just stick to one spectrum if I were you especially if it helps you get the quantity price break(you may be able to get 25 strips for the price of 22 but idk where you are getting them from or the series you are looking at). There is no real benefit of mixing spectrum in my opinion unless you are trying to achieve a specific spectrum like 3250.
What series of strips are you looking at and where do you plan on ordering from? Pick a strip and we can better help you pick a driver. Also it sounds like you are looking at the 2ft strips. Why not 4ft strips and use less? IMO the only reason you would want to go with the 2 ft strips is if you are going for the parabolic spacing in an effort to prevent a center hot spot.

Well after a little more research I believe I want to use one of these in a 3000 spectrum.
LTF562B or LTF564B 22" strips not sure which would be best or more efficient 24v or 48v.
Probably order them from DigiKey.

Ginger Viking said:

only reason you would want to go with the 2 ft strips is if you are going for the parabolic spacing in an effort to prevent a center hot spot

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That's exactly it.

Use the 48v ones.

HLG-320H-48A

Cool thx man.

LTF562B or LTF564B 22" strips not sure which would be best or more efficient 24v or 48v.

The 48v is 0.5 to 1% more efficient, which to me is somewhat negligible. Building cost would be cheaper with the double row since less heat sink material(if using the same for both) and thermal paste would be used. Can't go wrong either way.
You may want to do an overall price comparison between Samsung LT-F562B and Bridgelux EB gen 2s (BXEB-L0560Z-35E2000-C-B3). I have a Bridgelux fixture that I run without heat sinks without issue.

slow drawl said:

Well after a little more research I believe I want to use one of these in a 3000 spectrum.
LTF562B or LTF564B 22" strips not sure which would be best or more efficient 24v or 48v.
Probably order them from DigiKey.


That's exactly it.

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Get 4 of the quantum board 120's

Ginger Viking said:

if you are going for the parabolic spacing in an effort to prevent a center hot spot.

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You don't get a center hot spot. You get a dark area near the walls. So what this extra spacing towards the walls actually does is put even more light on the wall and thus waste even more light there.

It's a lovely idea I guess, but in reality It does nothing for improving uniformity and only causes slightly less light to reach the plants overall.

Funny thing is that there are also people who do the exact opposite. They space or angle the light away from the walls to reduce wall losses. That makes more sense really, but for most uniform distribution I'd go with equal distribution of the lights.

Dave455 said:

Get 4 of the quantum board 120's

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You'd need 6 of those boards to compete with ten single led row 2 foot led strips.

Strips are much better for uniformity too.

Thanks to all for your input. I've decided to go with 10 of the 3000 spectrum LTF562B strips.
And the Meanwell HLG-320H-24A driver.