@Demas
that sounds like a good combination you`ve found for your friend.
am pretty sure he can grow big flowers with it.
the driver choice sound goods to me, looks like you have some plan.
if you want more choices to confuse you.
there is a xlg240 just released, very wide range to set,
and a hlg240 42AB (where you can set V and I by a screw, think with tha you will be able to max it out).
the xlg240, without having a close look, could be the most verstaile, you may can run a few future red stripes direct with it.
need to be checked, just mention therefore.
edit:
sound like the hlg240 is allready in use, nothing wrong with that!!