MHR QB500 Build

[MaxHeadRoom]

Finally got some pictures of my build so I will post them along with a parts list.

Frame: 3/4 x3/4 x 1/16 Aluminum angle, 30" x 24" ($21.00)
4-QB 304 from Horticulture Lighting Group ($75 ea)
4-Slate 3 Heat Sinks from Horticulture Lighting Group ($8.75 ea)
2-Mean Well HGL 240h-c1050b drivers from Rapid LED ($69 ea)
2-Encased potentiometer w/knob from Rapid LED ($6.00 ea)
Shipping HLG ($25.00)
Shipping Rapid LED ($16.00)

Total Cost $547.00

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Frame: I cut 2 pc 30" long then cut 4pc 24" long these hold the boards. All of the frame was riveted. Cut 4 more pc to hold drivers

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Pots where attached to frame as shown and connected with WAGO connectors

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Boards where connected in series with WAGO connectors and rubber grommet protect all wires going through frame

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Board spacing is 6" on short axis and 9" on long axis

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Max wattage is 493

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Board temp at heat sink is only 79 to 82 with small 10" fan running

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I built this light to flower a 30"x 36" SCROG. Looks like it will do a great job