Shelf setup using strips for VEG microgreens seedlings clones

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greeenstate
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I'm trying to put together a setup using strips (2' 3' or 4') to replace T5s for a shelf setup. Shelf is 24"x40"x72". 3 shelves Would like to use strips. Could anyone offer build advice? I'm a newb and don't know a ton about voltage/wattage, corresponding drivers...etc.

Ideally I could get 1 driver (dimmable) to power 3 sets of (2) 2' strips. (or 3 single 4' strips)

I've seen Sun Board 96 LM561 or LM 301b on eBay for reasonable prices. Some listings include a compatible driver.

If I''ve missed good threads to follow please link to them. Otherwise any advice on building a system to suit my needs is most welcome!
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I'll be talking a look at doing this myself soon. So far the "best" solution for me has been to use single bulb T5 fixtures and LED conversion bulbs. But "best" is largely a factor of the low cost of this approach.
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4000k CRI90 strips such as bridgelux are good for those applications
I have a new waterproof product that will be released at the end of this month that is really good for these applications also, 4000k CRI95
Mine will cost a little more than a normal strip but I believe it is well worth it

Maybe take a look at my Instagram to get an idea of the product as I'm displaying some of the trials that are going on around the world on there

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TEKNIK wrote:
Thu May 07, 2020 11:13 pm

Led_teknik on Instagram
Can't find your insta :shock: :o :|
greeenstate
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Ended up getting some 6500k 96 Samsung lm301b strips, sinks & a driver.

(4) 15" strips
(2) 36" heatsinks
angle alum
Meanwell HLG-150H-48A

Will be putting it all together this wkd and will report back. Thinking all 4 on one shelf, but might be able to run them separate... not sure.

I have t5 fixtures w/ led bulbs, but find the 3-4" is takes up valuable headspace, I can likely cut that to 1-2" w/ led strips...
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Ledgen wrote:
Fri May 08, 2020 11:13 am
TEKNIK wrote:
Thu May 07, 2020 11:13 pm

Led_teknik on Instagram
Can't find your insta :shock: :o :|
My account is still there. I dont really know how to use it yet, still cant get photos to display properly
Find me on Instagram led_teknik
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