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Thinking about upgrading lights from cutters sol skin lights which run 48v, to something more up with the play. But looking it seems most modern stuff now runs 54v.

Any pointers to which boards or even strips for that matter which would still be compatible with a meanwell 480-48a driver?

Doesn't have to be the latest or greatest, but I never really rated the cutter boards.

Cheers.

optimization wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:23 am

Thinking about upgrading lights from cutters sol skin lights which run 48v, to something more up with the play. But looking it seems most modern stuff now runs 54v.

Any pointers to which boards or even strips for that matter which would still be compatible with a meanwell 480-48a driver?

Doesn't have to be the latest or greatest, but I never really rated the cutter boards.

Cheers.

There are a number of ways you can use your driver, running 2X 2ft bridgelux strips in series will work with your driver. There are also alot of boards available. A double highlights kit with heatsinks is ideal for a 480-48A driver.

https://growlightsaustralia.com/products/

They are nearly sold out again but more are in production very soon. Yes im involved with them so giving them a plug.
But there are many others also, im pretty sure there are a range of Samsung strips also to suit.

which of our boards specifically are you running. Board voltage is not specifically related to whats the best tech, its just the way boards are wired internally. Our original Solskins have produced some award winning grows but we do have later tech with higher efficacy

optimization wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 02, 2021 8:23 am

Thinking about upgrading lights from cutters sol skin lights which run 48v, to something more up with the play. But looking it seems most modern stuff now runs 54v.

Any pointers to which boards or even strips for that matter which would still be compatible with a meanwell 480-48a driver?

Doesn't have to be the latest or greatest, but I never really rated the cutter boards.

Cheers.

When I upgraded my original sol skin board's I went with the australia grow lights like Teknik mentioned above, I wanted to keep my 240 48a's I talked with them and they gave me heap's of options for my driver's but I ended up getting a bigger driver in the end. (It suited my situation better). Great board's and amazing service definitely worth a look.

I love my eb gen 2 strips use them for everything haven't tryed the gen 3s yet but the good old gen 2s are still amazing bang for your buck, just run them sort no heatsink needed.

I would say a lot of your upgrade would depend on your location, availably, and budget.

Best of luck.