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skoomd

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Quite possible. Max out both potentiometers. She'll run between 270-274 watts to be exact.
A series drivers can only pump out approx 112% of their rated wattage max. If you remove the dimmer or get a potentiometer up to 112k ohms, B series is pretty much the same. Which for that driver is 209.6w. Since the driver is typically 94% efficient, you're looking at like 225w max from the wall. No way it's pulling 270w.
 

diyled

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Ive had 260w out of a hlg-185 ive also have 230w out of a elg-150.

Datasheets are pretty much useless look at the test reports.
 

skoomd

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Or a fan blowing over the driver. I think the driver lifespan and efficiency doesnt begin to dip until 85C, and ive never been able to get my drivers past like 40c or so maxing them out on 120v.
 

The Loafter

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does that link not work? darn. wired a qb324 to the drivers and fan that came with a mars 300. drawing about 82 watts. not that i will use it like that. maybe with the baba boards.

 

berten-ernie420

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Walls aren't up, but lights are set. Waiting on the damn seeds to come. 8 cob rail alternating clu048-1212's 2700k 80 cri and 3000k 80cri on the HVGC-320-1050A; 4 cob rail alternating clu048-1818's 4000k 80cri and 2700k 70cri on an HVGC-320-1400A. Have two more rails but they're not currently on. Room is 11x9. We're hoping to fill it with 12-16 pots.
 

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