First Build and I need some advice :?:
Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2019 6:57 am
Hello
So this is my 1st thread and will be my 1st build too
I have a pretty rough Idea of what I am going with. This is based on what Ive read here and also what I have available here locally.
Prebuilt COB and LED Setups are still Really expensive here, so DIY is my preferred option.
My current Light is a 400W HPS and MH Bulb that I am running on a DIY magnetic Ballast. I run both HPS and MH depending on Veg or Flower Cycles.
I have a 80cm X 80cm X 120CM space that This is used in.
I am thinking about going with the following Strips:
- LED MOD FSeries GEN3 3500K Strip (I am just not sure which one as I dont really see much of a difference?)
(SI-B8U521560WW)
or
(SI-B8U261560WW)
I have access To Mean Well Drivers, but I am not sure which one I need?
Some of my requirements is that it must Replace a 400W HPS on with the same output or better, this should be able to fill a 80cm X 80cm X 120CM space and I must be able to use it for Both Veg and Flower.
Can someone please advise me on
- how do I calculate how many strips I would need to cover this area?
- How do I determine which driver I should use?
Thanks in advance!!
PBLO
So this is my 1st thread and will be my 1st build too
I have a pretty rough Idea of what I am going with. This is based on what Ive read here and also what I have available here locally.
Prebuilt COB and LED Setups are still Really expensive here, so DIY is my preferred option.
My current Light is a 400W HPS and MH Bulb that I am running on a DIY magnetic Ballast. I run both HPS and MH depending on Veg or Flower Cycles.
I have a 80cm X 80cm X 120CM space that This is used in.
I am thinking about going with the following Strips:
- LED MOD FSeries GEN3 3500K Strip (I am just not sure which one as I dont really see much of a difference?)
(SI-B8U521560WW)
or
(SI-B8U261560WW)
I have access To Mean Well Drivers, but I am not sure which one I need?
Some of my requirements is that it must Replace a 400W HPS on with the same output or better, this should be able to fill a 80cm X 80cm X 120CM space and I must be able to use it for Both Veg and Flower.
Can someone please advise me on
- how do I calculate how many strips I would need to cover this area?
- How do I determine which driver I should use?
Thanks in advance!!
PBLO