Driver: HLG-120H-C1400B (https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/MEAN-WELL/HLG-120H-C1400B?qs=sGAEpiMZZMt5PRBMPTWcafxiK6L3g9qCefd7iumLJ28%3D) Lights: 3 strips of Samsung strips 46V forward voltage(https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/samsung-semiconductor-inc/SI-B8V521560WW/1510-2221-ND/6624005 Li...

using this LED https://www.digikey.com/products/en?key ... 10-2221-nd
specs indicate it tested using 1.12A
forward voltage 46V
no spec for max current

using this driver that is 1400H, that would mean im actually using 1.4A not 1.12A right?

so power = 46V * 1.4A = 64.4W

is that correct

200W is comparatively not that expensive to run, I would recommend this wattage. Yes you are right as you can see here there are various models of those drivers. https://www.meanwell.com/Upload/PDF/HLG-120H/HLG-120H-SPEC.PDF Constant current designs: https://www.meanwell.com/Upload/PDF/HLG-120H-C/H...

thanks, what specs do i look at to determine the match? lets say for example we are still following the 2x2 F series build for 1ft strips https://ledgardener.com/diy-led-strip-build-designs-samsung-bridgelux/ 4x Samsung LT-F284B 1′ Strips ($37) Note- these strips may be hard to find in small quantit...

I read on the site that 120W is typical for a 2x2 space. I also see LEDGardener mention a lot of drivers that are different but yet share the 120H property but different endings (https://ledgardener.com/diy-led-strip-build-designs-samsung-bridgelux/ ex: Mean Well HLG-120H-C1400B Driver Mean Well HLG...

I've seen some 2.5 and high 2's but wondering if there's a decent amount of grows hitting the 3+ mark

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Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:32 pm

ideal, veg only ~5000k is ideal) or

You've just answered your question about the spectrum there yourself...

Ah, so 5000k is ideal. I did not realize this was considered "vegging" the mother.

Any thoughts on wattage? Same amount as normal cycles or a tad higher/lower?

How much light / what type of light spectrum for mother plants? Going to use these mothers for cloning, but could not find much info on what mother plants need in terms of what color spectrum is best for them (ex: LED flower/veg full cycle ~3000k is ideal, veg only ~5000k is ideal) or in terms of ho...

I started out using these programmable power strips. I don't think they are a good idea. The ones I've used rely on a little watch battery to keep time, and the manufacturers want you to replace them every 6 months or so. If the power goes out or if you trip a breaker when the battery is dead, the ...

Anyone got recommendations for these, or at the very least just one with a timer so i can do 12/12 or 18/6 or something (for everything on the strp)?