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by TacticGuy
Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Any benefit to getting a light having IR or UV features for growing cannabis?
Replies: 5
Views: 4189

Re: Any benefit to getting a light having IR or UV features for growing cannabis?

Hello, I am looking to purchase a (L301B/L301H) LED light for my 39"x39"x70" (3.25 ft x 3.25 ft x 5.83 ft) tent. The tent area is 10.5 sq ft. or 1 m^2. 30 watts * 10.56 sq ft = 316.88 W. I will use the light for the entirety of the grow cycle. I am growing Cannabis. Upon further consideration, I am...
by TacticGuy
Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Mounting drivers to wall
Replies: 10
Views: 2391

Re: Mounting drivers to wall

Compared to what? My testing has shown drivers run cooler with a heat sink than an air gap. A heatsink is ofcourse better. But if you are mounting to a wall, not using a heatsink, spacers between the wall and driver will ofcourse help :) EDIT: also to note, i hung my two hlg-320h drivers directly o...
by TacticGuy
Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:11 pm
Forum: Strips
Topic: New build no Heatsink, EB strips Help!
Replies: 19
Views: 5688

Re: New build no Heatsink, EB strips Help!

Hello again! Sorry for reposting in this old thread, but i need to ask; would it be possible to replace the B-model driver with an A-model? That is, replacing the HLG-600H-42B with a HLG-600H-42A! I'm thinking the A-model is a little cheaper and it's dimmable down to 50% without an external dimmer,...
by TacticGuy
Fri Oct 25, 2019 6:00 pm
Forum: COBs & Other LEDs
Topic: Help with Meanwell drivers
Replies: 5
Views: 2014

Re: Help with Meanwell drivers

Hello! If you want to use a 36v cob with a 36v driver, you would have to parallel wire them if you want multiple cobs, as in series the voltage adds up. I have only built a strip build, so im not very familiar with cob builds, but it seems you should either run 1x 2400mA cob on each, and if you want...
by TacticGuy
Wed Oct 23, 2019 11:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: grow kit for classrooms
Replies: 8
Views: 3501

Re: grow kit for classrooms

This is great information, thank you for the input! There is an LED 48" shop light that claims 250 watt equivalent, draws 45 watts, daylight non-dimmable, 5000 lumens, color temp 5000K and CRI 85 (also efficacy 111). Is this not a good grow light perhaps because it does not have correct spectrum in...
by TacticGuy
Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: Strips
Topic: Where is the light.... bridgelux EB gen3
Replies: 30
Views: 3740

Re: Where is the light.... bridgelux EB gen3

After the ledstrip test I have build up the frame again. Guess what? No light.!!!! It was getting incredibly annoying. I didnt change anything. I only bold on the strips on the frame. And that was the problem! The bolts are making a short circuit. 20191017_231154.jpg I dont have experience with the...
by TacticGuy
Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:53 pm
Forum: Strips
Topic: 4x4 Tent Samsung F-series advice
Replies: 12
Views: 2360

Re: 4x4 Tent Samsung F-series advice

I used 18 awg stranded wire in my F series build, and pre-tinned as mentioned above, but also i used needle nose pliers to insert the wires, otherwise it had a tendency to bend in my experience at least. Not sure if bigger wire would work, as the datasheet says 18awg / 1.02mm is the biggest recommen...
by TacticGuy
Sat Oct 12, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: Strips
Topic: Where is the light.... bridgelux EB gen3
Replies: 30
Views: 3740

Re: Where is the light.... bridgelux EB gen3

Hi Y'all, With lots of hours of reading and watching videos I thought I knew everything about led. next chapter: ordering the good stuff: 18x bridgelux EB gen3 1190mm 3500K 1x Meanwell HLG-480H-42A (with 2 outputcables??) U profiles, wiring, wagos etc etc Building everything together in parallel on...
by TacticGuy
Sat Oct 12, 2019 6:56 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: So Sly presents
Replies: 2
Views: 1619

Re: So Sly presents

Hi there Here's a new member from the Netherlands. Getting more and more interrested in the world of led grow lights. Waiting a long time to made the step from HPS to LED but one thing is for sure: LED is kicking. ( and breaking my brains......) Welcome :) It can be quite intimidating to get into, ...
by TacticGuy
Fri Oct 11, 2019 10:52 pm
Forum: Misc & Off-Topic
Topic: Hello
Replies: 0
Views: 5218

Re: Hello

Inosesosis wrote:
Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:58 pm
Hello everyone on the forum :)
Hello! hope you enjoy your stay :)