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by throwmj5000
Sun Aug 16, 2020 7:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: TEKNIK, please rescue this mess :cry:
Replies: 7
Views: 1103

Re: TEKNIK, please rescue this mess :cry:

TEKNIK wrote:
Sat Aug 15, 2020 10:56 pm
16 should do it for a length of 4 meters
Thanks! Am probably going to go then with a couple colors of this:

https://www.wireandcableyourway.com/cop ... spool.html
by throwmj5000
Sat Aug 15, 2020 10:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: TEKNIK, please rescue this mess :cry:
Replies: 7
Views: 1103

Re: TEKNIK, please rescue this mess :cry:

TEKNIK wrote:
Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:58 pm
you need to use thick wiring to do what you want to do

Voltage drop does occur and gets alot worse with thinner wiring.
Thanks! Think 16AWG would do the job, or need 14?
by throwmj5000
Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: TEKNIK, please rescue this mess :cry:
Replies: 7
Views: 1103

TEKNIK, please rescue this mess :cry:

https://imgur.com/a/6f3JVB5 ...I'm adding four more quantum boards and two 600w drivers, and would love any advice on how to manage the wiring (please also see my other post on which wire to use!) My current plan is move the drivers to rest suspended on metal prongs from the white pegboard there. Wo...
by throwmj5000
Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Will this wire work for the HLG-600H-48B?
Replies: 1
Views: 642

Will this wire work for the HLG-600H-48B?

The HLG-600H-48B specs says it'll do 48v @ up to 12.5amps. I'm hoping to keep to 18awg wire, and plan on running the driver at half power, 300 watts. Would this wire be ideal? I'd be running it in a bundle of 20 wires in a conduit, and am concerned about the heat build up/lack of secondary jacket. h...
by throwmj5000
Wed Jul 22, 2020 9:53 pm
Forum: COBs & Other LEDs
Topic: LED Wire?
Replies: 0
Views: 856

LED Wire?

I've been trying to find good wiring to use with quantum boards, probably pulling 150-200w on each. The 18/2 thermostat cables look great, except for the lower temperature rating. Can anyone recommend something ideal? I'm currently looking at: https://www.amazon.com/RadioShack-Solid-Copper-Hook-Up-W...
by throwmj5000
Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:56 am
Forum: General
Topic: Help finding solid core wire in UK
Replies: 9
Views: 2139

Re: Help finding solid core wire in UK

No kidding, where did all the wire go! Here in USA, options are pretty slim compared to a year ago.... Am looking for 18/2 AWG solid core with at least 90c/300V rating... closest I can find is 80c and regular single wire, and may have to settle for that: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085QD9DWP/...
by throwmj5000
Wed Jun 24, 2020 4:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Extending this Alibaba bundled cable?
Replies: 1
Views: 523

Extending this Alibaba bundled cable?

My recent order from Meijeiu Shenzhen included this waterproof cabling for the power supplies. To keep things easy, rather than snip apart and replacing, anyone have any thoughts on where I can find an extension cable for it? IMG_7691.jpeg Screen Shot 2020-06-24 at 9.29.07 AM.png Screen Shot 2020-06...
by throwmj5000
Thu May 28, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Updates on Shipping from China?
Replies: 3
Views: 900

Updates on Shipping from China?

Anyone have an update as to how shipping from China/Alibaba/Meijiu is right now?
by throwmj5000
Thu May 28, 2020 7:00 pm
Forum: Boards
Topic: Fusion Boards (lm301h+ir+UV)
Replies: 8
Views: 3539

Re: Fusion Boards (lm301h+ir+UV)

Would it be better to to have a "regular/3000k" board and then a separate UV for veg, and then swapping that UV for IR during flowering?
by throwmj5000
Thu May 07, 2020 8:44 pm
Forum: Strips
Topic: Upgrading from 4x4 to 4x8 - Help Me Decide New Lights?
Replies: 3
Views: 738

Re: Upgrading from 4x4 to 4x8 - Help Me Decide New Lights?

Thanks Teknik -- I kinda hesitate replying because I see so many other threads here asking about 4x4 spaces. I'll keep it short then to simply: In a practical sense, if money and time was no object, what would be the best LED lighting setup for it? I've got a $1200 re-order prepped on Alibaba (this ...