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Hands-on Review: Elevated Grow Light Systems ELR-45 ChilLED Logic Reflectors

Having just finished my ChilLED Logic 6-puck 600W light, I was thrilled to hear from Elevated Grow Light Systems when they offered to send 6 of their ELR-45 reflectors for me to test on my new light. In this hands-on review, we’ll be examining these reflectors in both a 4×4 grow tent as well as an open-air setting, and we’ll see if they’re worth shelling out a little extra cash for in your next build.

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A Look at the New HLG QB288 V2 Quantum Board

Horticulture Lighting Group (HLG) has certainly made a name for themselves with their hugely successful Quantum Board lights. When HLG first released their original boards in 2016, COBs were king – it was all about CXBs, Veros, and CLU048s. Quantum Boards totally changed theĀ game though. HLG pioneered the use of modern, high-quality mid-power diodes in the DIY LED space and, in our opinion, are largely responsible for the shift away from COBs to this new tech. Now, a year and a half later, they’ve built upon the success of their first design and have put forward a light that is objectively better in every way: the QB288 V2.

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The LEDG Guide to Mean Well HLG Drivers: Part 1 – Constant Current & Series Wiring

The Mean Well HLG line is the undisputed king of drivers in the DIY LED grow light world. The goal for this series of videos is to provide a complete breakdown of everything you need to know about them, whether you’re totally new to DIY LED, or a seasoned vet. We’ll be covering:

  • Constant current vs. constant voltage and the pros and cons of each
  • Series and parallel wiring, and when you might need to use each type
  • A-type vs. B-type drivers and some considerations you’ll need to make when picking between them
  • Dimming single and multiple drivers
  • Reading the data sheets and applying the important specifications
  • Matching any LED to a CC and CV driver

Part 1 of this series provides an overview on the different types of drivers within the HLG line and focuses on constant current models and series wiring.

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