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by Hydrofood
Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:12 am
Forum: General
Topic: Parallel / Series combination circuit
Replies: 14
Views: 1615

Re: Parallel / Series combination circuit

I have three strip builds wired in S/P (2s3p, 4s4p, 7s2p) using Bridgelux strips Eb2 and Vesta. I run the Eb2s bare without any heatsink. Personally I prefer parallel builds but I experiment a lot with various drivers I have in different configurations. Several of us here on the forum use CC drivers...
by Hydrofood
Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:04 am
Forum: Strips
Topic: Heatsink needed for 80w 4' strip?
Replies: 6
Views: 990

Re: Heatsink needed for 80w 4' strip?

Your method of testing isn’t bad but it could definitely be improved to achieve more accurate results. Correct me if I’m wrong, you have just the tip of the thermocouple making contact in a vertical manor? Ideally, you’d want it laying horizontally on the Tc point making as much contact as possible ...
by Hydrofood
Thu Mar 28, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: General
Topic: Heatsink alternatives! post links, ideas and examples here
Replies: 19
Views: 2642

Re: Heatsink alternatives! post links, ideas and examples here

unkle_psycho wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:04 am
Here is an interesting product. Aluminum shelf for greenhouses, 40kg weight limit. It has 6 600mm extrusions ready to use.
Is your this in reply to my post?
I’m trying to visualize what your saying.
by Hydrofood
Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Other Green Other Herb/ Salad Station Thread
Replies: 21
Views: 2089

Re: The Other Green Other Herb/ Salad Station Thread

I crave discussion with similar minded people growing greens! And non cannibas crops in general.
I’m interested in how 5k preforms for you.
by Hydrofood
Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:35 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: 288pcs Samsung LM301B 3500K SK bin plus 8pcs different brand and wavelenght comparison testing data
Replies: 4
Views: 1139

Re: 288pcs Samsung LM301B 3500K SK bin plus 8pcs different brand and wavelenght comparison testing data

Very cool data’s! Are you going to be distributing the samples at all? I am very interested. Wow! Is the Epiled really more efficient then the samsung in the 730nm and 450nm??? These are really cool. Do you really plan to make so many different models, or did you test all this to see how the market ...
by Hydrofood
Tue Mar 26, 2019 11:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Experiment build for fun with cree led chips? Is it worth it?
Replies: 2
Views: 585

Re: Experiment build for fun with cree led chips? Is it worth it?

I experiment with many different Diodes. Primarily the SunPlus 20 line. https://www.stevesleds.com/Luxeon-Sunplus-and-C-Series_c_118.html And Luxeon ES https://www.stevesleds.com/LUXEON-LEDs_c_88.html 1) I grow food crops veggies and fruit, greens and micro greens so Im always modifying spectrum for...
by Hydrofood
Tue Mar 26, 2019 2:43 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Heatsink alternatives! post links, ideas and examples here
Replies: 19
Views: 2642

Re: Heatsink alternatives! post links, ideas and examples here

Iv built a couple small fluorescent retrofits using 2ft 4 bulb t5 fixtures. What I liked most about these builds was how I was able to integrate fans into the fixture. Cut a couple squares out of both ends so the fans push and pull. 45mm x 45mm fans did the job perfectly and were virtually silent. J...
by Hydrofood
Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: colorful 512 led grow light panel with true full spectrum
Replies: 43
Views: 5081

Re: colorful 512 led grow light panel with true full spectrum

Can HLG not trademark the term Quantum Board?
Or are they not interested?
Or have they previously tried or in the process?

This thinking is brought to light at least weekly on the RUI DIY QB thread.
People who mention Chinese quantum boards are promptly shit on and told to leave.
by Hydrofood
Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:55 am
Forum: Boards
Topic: What driver for 3 V2 288 boards ?
Replies: 4
Views: 598

Re: What driver for 3 V2 288 boards ?

Open the data sheets! You’ve gotta start trying to find some of these answers yourself man. This is basic 101 knowledge to be able to keep yourself and your home safe. It doesn’t take much, just an hour of watching videos and you’ll be blown away with how much you just learned. I’m only saying this ...
by Hydrofood
Fri Mar 22, 2019 10:20 am
Forum: Strips
Topic: Driver for EB gen2
Replies: 15
Views: 1275

Re: Driver for EB gen2

Thank you. 280’s correct. It’s my testing/experiment fixture and it kinda fit the description of what we’re discussing. I think that wood pot would look and work great. Even 25w well spread over a 45cmx45cm area will produce. If I’m giving this fixture as a gift, I like the notion of using as few wa...