oldbeancounter
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Thanks!
Sorry I did not see last time you posted link.
New QB/strip build
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Sorry I did not see last time you posted link.
Pretty cool you have options for the amount of red and far red there are 50/50 strips that will give you even more options I just was being cheap.
Frank Cannon
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Don't be nervous mate, plenty of people here to help and you will get a real kick out of building it yourself. Drill, Tek gun and off you go...
Cuz i would consider making your fixtures 3 x 2, my first fixture was a pain in the ass adjusting because of its size, plus you get a lot more flexibility with strains v height with something more manageable. I am on my 2nd build after 2 grows moving to LEDs and one of the reasons was this. If I hadn't changed panels I would have gone back and followed the advice I was originally given to build more flexible fixtures, yes I knew better or so I thought
diggs99
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I actually considered doing just that, building all 3x2 fixtures as that seemed like it would be much easier for my first build, but I wanted to try and simplify things and have 3 fixtures at 3x4 covering the 3x12 table. Gotta save on rathchet straps yo lolDon't be nervous mate, plenty of people here to help and you will get a real kick out of building it yourself. Drill, Tek gun and off you go...
Cuz i would consider making your fixtures 3 x 2, my first fixture was a pain in the ass adjusting because of its size, plus you get a lot more flexibility with strains v height with something more manageable. I am on my 2nd build after 2 grows moving to LEDs and one of the reasons was this. If I hadn't changed panels I would have gone back and followed the advice I was originally given to build more flexible fixtures, yes I knew better or so I thought
I've already received so
Much help from all of you here. Some very smart and helpful people in this section. Also tons of good info for a newbie led guy like to me read and learn.
I'm slowly figuring it all out lol
Frank Cannon
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Argh yes, but then there is this thing called perpetual where you can increase light usage for no extra watts with diff height fixtures at different ages
I'ma still learning this LED shit too bro
I'ma still learning this LED shit too bro
diggs99
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I've seen your posts in this section, we aren't on the same level lol trust meArgh yes, but then there is this thing called perpetual where you can increase light usage for no extra watts with diff height fixtures at different ages
I'ma still learning this LED shit too bro
You guys are on another planet compared to where I am bro lol
Frank Cannon
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No, we are trust me, my next grow will be my 3rd LED grow. We just need to sift through all the conflicting bullshit....
I have been very lucky as a flightless bird to have been taken under the wings of some very helpful and knowledgeable pelicans.
Not sure how you will run your drivers, but 1 per 3x2 would be unreal for flexibilty.
Oh wait do I hear some flapping coming to tweet in?
@Or_Gro
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I have been very lucky as a flightless bird to have been taken under the wings of some very helpful and knowledgeable pelicans.
Not sure how you will run your drivers, but 1 per 3x2 would be unreal for flexibilty.
Oh wait do I hear some flapping coming to tweet in?
@Or_Gro
@Randomblame
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diggs99
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Ya likewise, i have been following/asking questions and getting help from some very good LED dudes, the help has been tremendous, @whytewidow and @Randomblame are probably tired of seeing my name by now lol
Frank Cannon
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Yeah I know mate, I could real off another dozen lads too, they know who they are...and continue to help
oldbeancounter
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Speaking of help...
I am trying to figure out what potentiometer to get for light I am building using a HGL600H 48B drivers and Samsung
LT-QB22A 5000K strips(14 at four foot)
Might be best if each side (of the two outputs for driver as they will each be a light about 300 watts)can be controlled separately if possible. I can put cheap one in if I can find it and upgrade later.
I will also have red strips in the lights, will be different voltage seems as cant find 48 volt red strips led's, still picking those out so something that can control the two drivers needed to run the different kind of strips would be great IE HGL600H 48B AND possibly a HLG60H B to run some red cutter strips.
I see rapid LED has some potentiometers but they seem quite pricey but maybe with it but then again I have no idea what I need really other than 100,000 k pot is that correct? The only low price one they sell wont work on my driver.
Anyone have link to suitable potentiometer?
Also if anyone uses rapid LED's better drivers and can advise please drop by.
I too would have to add many that have helped me get this far building my own light as I am a totally newb for light design lol !
Rocket Soul
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Afaik you cant adjust the 2 output leads individually.
GBAUTO
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I use the rapid dimmers. Apparently, they aren't 'just' potentiometers as there is a circuit board with some other components mounted. Because you have to make sure you use correct polarity when you connect it to the driver, it may convert the resistance of the onboard pot to a digital signal for the driver so you don't need to worry about what resistor you need.
oldbeancounter
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@GBAUTO is this the one you mean?
I just need one?
https://www.rapidled.com/cased-potentiometer-with-knob/
Open to suggestions for correct part , thanks
@Rocket Soul
Ok, thanks. I would need another driver separate then to drive some reds from cutter.
Likely go with a HLG 60b driver to run 6 of the
https://www.cutter.com.au/product/ssk-1560-730_660/?attribute_pa_led-wavelength=mixed-wavelength
strips.
thanks for your reply
oldbeancounter
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@budman410
Just wondered what type of aluminum and the Gage/ dimensions are for outside frame you made for your light?
I have a place to get it just don't want it flexing etc moving it if possible.
I had thought about using 2 inch by 2 inch angle 3/8"aluminum for frame but might be overkill.
I originally went by led Gardner YouTube vid just type in led frame build. I started using 1/16th instead of 3/4 for weight and easy drilling. I don’t use heatsinks but the 6 boards that does have heatsinks are the ones that’s 3/4 and my first 4ft by 4ft fixture which I’m prolly never going that big again.
oldbeancounter
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@budman410
Watched video
I will need to look into it more as I am making two
one veg light 4 by 4 feet
one flower 4 by 4 feet
second build but have most parts ordered already)
veg light basic info attached
I may need to go a bit heavier as there are 11 -4 foot heatsinks on each light
plus some UVB worked in there somehow just waiting of heatsinks then can figure out frame by weight of them strips.
Where did you buy your frame parts?
I am in Canada and sucks for small stuff like that up here.
I’m not in Canada I’m not sure how your import laws are, did you mean the angle or the screws?
Grow for fun only
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Looks just awesome there buddy, did you get an idea on the lamp spectrum ratio ? was a little interest about this light and i dont mind to do a comparison with the SP250 qutuam board light that I currently have .