Viparspectra xs4000

evergreengardener · Apr 21, 2021

I’ll be running a viparspectra xs4000 in a 4x4 I will be running seed plants and clones under it that are already ready to flip to flower.
The viparspectra xs4000 uses Samsung LM301B diodes in a mix of 3000k 5000k 660nm and 730nm IR. Powered by a mean well hlg 240 driver. There are 1008 diodes, driven to 480w. Viparspectra went with a longer rectangular shape instead of a more traditional square. The dimmer knob let’s you control the intensity of the light and is very responsive. Unlike other similar companies they choose to go put a actual finned heat sink instead of flat sheet metal or a baking pan style. Overall the light is very well built and very sturdy out of the box. It comes in at about 40inches long by 13 inches wide.

@ViparSpectra Grower

evergreengardener · Apr 21, 2021

Some info from the company’s website

HIGH EFFICIENCY & HIGHER QUALITY YIELDS：VIPARSPECTRA XS4000 LED grow light adopts the latest high-yield and high-quality LEDs technology-Samsung LM301B diodes, high energy efficiency with 2.0 umol/J, generates more usable lighting per watt and provides better light canopy penetration.
OPTIMAL FULL SPECTRUM & FLEXIBLE DIMMIER: Consists of 3000K warm white, 5000K white, 660nm deep red, and 730nm IR light, which providing your plants with excellent full spectrum led grow lights. The red and IR light are particularly useful during bloom, which can speed up bloom time and enhance high yields to obtain the ideal harvest. An added dimmer knob is featured to manipulate the light intensity at liberty, provides desired needs for plants in all stages from veg to bloom.
SILENT OPERATION & SOLID CONSTRUCTION: No fans zero noise. Large areas of solid aluminum heat sinks help you to achieve the ideal cooling system. Adopts high safety performance MEAN WELL HLG series driver to achieve high PAR output, longer lifespan to speed up plant's grow processes and boost yields while saving you on your energy bill.
AMPLE COVERAGE & LESS ENERGY CONSUMPTION: Comparable to traditional 1200W HPS/MH while consuming only 480W, which helps to get 50% higher yield harvest and save costs. Perfect for 5’x5’ vegetative coverage at 28”and 4’x4’flowering coverage at 24”. Remember to properly adjust the height and brightness accordingly to your plants desired level for optimal growth.

Doug Dawson · Apr 23, 2021

evergreengardener said:
I’ll be running a viparspectra xs4000 in a 4x4 I will be running seed plants and clones under it that are already ready to flip to flower.
The viparspectra xs4000 uses Samsung LM301B diodes in a mix of 3000k 5000k 660nm and 730nm IR. Powered by a mean well hlg 240 driver. There are 1008 diodes, driven to 480w. Viparspectra went with a longer rectangular shape instead of a more traditional square. The dimmer knob let’s you control the intensity of the light and is very responsive. Unlike other similar companies they choose to go put a actual finned heat sink instead of flat sheet metal or a baking pan style. Overall the light is very well built and very sturdy out of the box. It comes in at about 40inches long by 13 inches wide. View attachment 4884497 View attachment 4884498 View attachment 4884499 View attachment 4884500
@ViparSpectra Grower

Cool bud, gonna follow along on this one. I got the XS2000 yesterday as I wanted something for my 2 x 4. Gonna put some plants I am doing a seed run on under them this weekend. The specs say these lights should perform great, can't wait to see for myself. I like the rectangular shape for my 4x2, I wonder how that shape will work in a square tent? Best of luck, hope it goes well.

evergreengardener · Apr 23, 2021

Doug Dawson said:
Cool bud, gonna follow along on this one. I got the XS2000 yesterday as I wanted something for my 2 x 4. Gonna put some plants I am doing a seed run on under them this weekend. The specs say these lights should perform great, can't wait to see for myself. I like the rectangular shape for my 4x2, I wonder how that shape will work in a square tent? Best of luck, hope it goes well.

Yea I was wondering about that too. Being rectangular and all but This round I’m not going to be filling the tent wall to wall but more keeping plants under the light beat I can going to run 8 in 1 gal pots will update tonight

evergreengardener · Apr 23, 2021

evergreengardener said:
Yea I was wondering about that too. Being rectangular and all but This round I’m not going to be filling the tent wall to wall but more keeping plants under the light beat I can going to run 8 in 1 gal pots will update tonight

Decided not to run 8 in 1 gal instead I chose more and some some 2 gal pots as well. Let’s see what this @ViparSpectra Grower XS4000 can do!

Doug Dawson · Apr 23, 2021

evergreengardener said:
Decided not to run 8 in 1 gal instead I chose more and some some 2 gal pots as well. Let’s see what this @ViparSpectra Grower XS4000 can do! View attachment 4886147

That is going to be one full tent. Gonna sit down on the grass here and watch the show. What strains you running?

evergreengardener · Apr 23, 2021

Doug Dawson said:
That is going to be one full tent. Gonna sit down on the grass here and watch the show. What strains you running?

2gal pots are a tester run animal cookies x adub
In the one gals I got wedding cake x dosi do
And the 09 animal cookie cut, these are getting flipped on Monday so tent should be just the right amount of full.

Doug Dawson · Apr 23, 2021

evergreengardener said:
2gal pots are a tester run animal cookies x adub
In the one gals I got wedding cake x dosi do
And the 09 animal cookie cut, these are getting flipped on Monday so tent should be just the right amount of full.

Very cool.

evergreengardener · Apr 24, 2021

MICHI-CAN · Apr 24, 2021

Glad to see they caught up. My 600 and 900 reflector series went in the trash. And as strong as the heat sink appears? I'd remote mount those ballast for longevity.

evergreengardener · Apr 24, 2021

MICHI-CAN said:
Glad to see they caught up. My 600 and 900 reflector series went in the trash. And as strong as the heat sink appears? I'd remote mount those ballast for longevity.

I thought about that but it’ll have to wait till I’m done with this run as you’d have to add wiring as it doesn’t come with enough to remove them from the board

MICHI-CAN · Apr 24, 2021

evergreengardener said:
I thought about that but it’ll have to wait till I’m done with this run as you’d have to add wiring as it doesn’t come with enough to remove them from the board

My custom 301's are the same. Still not sure why the manufactures still skimp on a dollar or so in extra cord.Packaging is the the pathetic excuse I get.

Doug Dawson · Apr 24, 2021

I have seen after market cords so you can remote mount the ballast. My XS2000 goes into use tomorrow. Do you have it cranked and is it getting hot. They seem to have a pretty good heat sync to dissipate heat. Have you got a fan on it?

MICHI-CAN · Apr 24, 2021

Doug Dawson said:
I have seen after market cords so you can remote mount the ballast. My XS2000 goes into use tomorrow. Do you have it cranked and is it getting hot. They seem to have a pretty good heat sync to dissipate heat. Have you got a fan on it?

Buy 2 more gland connectors and a $15 50' 3wire extension cord. It is that easy. LOL.

Doug Dawson · Apr 24, 2021

MICHI-CAN said:
Buy 2 more gland connectors and a $15 50' 3wire extension cord. It is that easy. LOL.

Sure, extending the cord is easy but if the heat sync is good you may not need too.

MICHI-CAN · Apr 24, 2021

Doug Dawson said:
Sure, extending the cord is easy but if the heat sync is good you may not need too.

Not a heat issue. The heatsinks warp under the weight and heat. Decreases life of drivers. But do your thing. My expenses trying to prevent yours is all.

Doug Dawson · Apr 24, 2021

MICHI-CAN said:
Not a heat issue. The heatsinks warp under the weight and heat. Decreases life of drivers. But do your thing. My expenses trying to prevent yours is all.

Dude, all I asked is it is getting hot.

evergreengardener · Apr 24, 2021

Doug Dawson said:
Dude, all I asked is it is getting hot.

Lol I have it cranked at 100 and I have the exhaust fan and another blowing into the plants some but not on the light itself. It gets nice and warm you won’t leave your hand on the ballast long, but I’m gettting another fan to blow over the board itself. temps in the tent stay about 84f with light on.
average temps in house is 70f or so

Doug Dawson · Apr 24, 2021

evergreengardener said:
Lol I have it cranked at 100 and I have the exhaust fan and another blowing into the plants some but not on the light itself. It gets nice and warm you won’t leave your hand on the ballast long, but I’m gettting another fan to blow over the board itself. temps in the tent stay about 84f with light on.
average temps in house is 70f or so

Thanks, I was wondering. With a larger heat sync and the fins on it I am hoping a fan on it keeps it cool. I will find out. I am betting this thing will perform well.

MICHI-CAN · Apr 24, 2021

evergreengardener said:
Lol I have it cranked at 100 and I have the exhaust fan and another blowing into the plants some but not on the light itself. It gets nice and warm you won’t leave your hand on the ballast long, but I’m gettting another fan to blow over the board itself. temps in the tent stay about 84f with light on.
average temps in house is 70f or so

The offset design you have reduces sink flex. But if the drivers are not level horizontally or vertically they tend to accumulate heat in the ends. Was my point. And a cooler driver will live longer.

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