New member wanting input on layout and boards

[pointer80]

Hello all, new member here and i want to start by saying this site is exactly what I have been looking for! A lot of great info. I want to build a set up for a 4x4 tent and was going to use 288 boards either from HLG or Atreum lighting. I want to build a aluminum frame maybe 3.5x3.5 ft or a little more?, and was wondering how many 288 boards I should go with? I was thinking either 4 to 6 spaced out evenly on the frame. I would get the boards with the heatsinks. Any opinions on how many boards or how I should build? These boards are 120/watts each. Also does anybody know about Atreum lighting? How do they compare to HLG boards? What kind of warranty do they carry? Thanks everyone in advanced for any help.

[Marine2143]

Aloha & for a 4x4 you need about 480w. The HLG is setting the standard for white light horticulture.

[pointer80]

Anyone else?

[Jolly Green Giant]

welcome to the forum first off..

I was responding one day but my 3yr had other plans and I forgot to come back to this

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my 4 board and 6 board upgrade in a 5x5 tent over a 4x4 scrog...

each of those boards at 100w- 120w will cover a 2x2.. the best placement would be to center a board in each 2x2 square of your 4x4... my 4 board was aligned this way

or you do what fits your needs like I did my 6 board upgraded.. I basically centered a board over where I set each pot.. it turns out that it's a heatsink apart of each other on a 38"x40" frame..

center it per sqft or center to your pots again welcome to the fun!

[pointer80]

Thank you so much guy's for the info. Looking forward to building a setup right after the New Year.