Another Cree CXA3070 DIY Thread

Greengenes707

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what size heat sink are you using? Thanks
Post#1...
I blame Supra and his DIY thread for making me do this,I couldn't help myself.
Much of the info that I'll post is thanks to Supra and other contributors in his thread.
I ordered parts for 4 of these and have most of the parts now,so it's time to start the thread.

Cree CXA3070 Z4 3000k
Mean Well LPC-60-1400
Arctic Alpine 11 Plus
Ideal Solderless COB Holder
Ebay 12v Fan Power Supply
 

captainmorgan

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Is there any consensus here on RIU in the LED section about how we should report watts per sq/ft? My COB's are pulling about 52 watts each but should I be including what the driver and cooler fan pull? I've been including them in my sq/ft number.
 

Chronikool

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I think they are components that make up the LED and the grow room...so yes...in my opinion. I use all power used that makes up a grow.
 

SomeGuy

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that sounds right. I think mine is over 500w at the plug for the 3 fixtures including fans etc but I am driving 10 vero18.. I need a kilowatt meter. so easy...LOL

my next fixture will be cree CXA or vero 29
 

epicfail

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In a commercial panel you wouldn't separate the fans and drivers from the total wattage, I feel they should be included. I dont have a kill-a-watt anymore but I would even include my 5v PWM circuit to control the 4-wire fans as it is all part of the lighting system.
 
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