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alesh

alesh

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dandy1 said:
hi guys
tell me, I'm going to the right choice or not?
the area for growing - 5.18 sq.ft (2.83x1.83ft). I want use 4 x CXA3070 to get the full 200W light. It's enough for my area? I want to buy here http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Freeshipping-1pcs-Cree-XLamp-CXA3070-led-74-117W-COB-EasyWhite-5000K-Warm-White-3000K-LED-Chip/2052849889.html AB-BIN or z4-BIN 3000K 80CRI.
And 4 drivers LPC-60-1400 from here http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-MEAN-WELL-LPC-60-Series-LPC-60-1400-60W-single-output-switching-LED-power-supply/1854574026.html
It's ok? with these components can I get the full 200W output of light and whether it is sufficient for the veg and bloom for my area?
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Get 4 CXB3070 (AB or even better AD bin) from Kingbrite and MW HLG-185H-C1400 and hook all 4 COBs on the single driver. It'll be way more efficient and also cheaper. This way you'll also get optimal intensity (about AB@880µmol/s/m^2; AD@930µmol/s/m^2).
 
OneHitDone

OneHitDone

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SSS2015 said:
dude the inda-gro setup looks sweet, but is almost double my total budget.

this LED adventure is starting to become an expensive dream.

the area 51 panels, assuming i'd need 3 about equal my total budget for the project

I was hoping to get away with a $1200 australian total budget for the project.

Is that unrealistic with led panels?
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Don't know anything about what is available there and cost but most all of the lights can be found at lower prices.
Shop around once you figure out what you want. Call inda-gro directly, I think there are discount codes for the Area51's and other led's?
 
JimmyIndica

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OneHitDone said:
Couldn't he get away with one RW150 in the small side for veg and two in the larger side for flower?
http://www.a51led.net/product/rw150

Alternatively you could go with an Inda-gro 420/Pontoon combo on the larger side and a 200 on the smaller side
http://www.inda-gro.com/IndaGroShop/energy-savings-lighting-and-controls/pontoon-combo.html
http://www.inda-gro.com/IndaGroShop/energy-savings-lighting-and-controls/pro-200-par.html
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RWs all the way! flip the switches for what u need! cant beat that spectrum! you buy 800 worth and get freeshipping!
 
Mr.Head

Mr.Head

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alesh said:
Get 4 CXB3070 (AB or even better AD bin) from Kingbrite and MW HLG-185H-C1400 and hook all 4 COBs on the single driver. It'll be way more efficient and also cheaper. This way you'll also get optimal intensity (about AB@880µmol/s/m^2; AD@930µmol/s/m^2).
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Does Kingbrite have a discount code we should be using by chance?
 
AquariusPanta

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REALSTYLES said:
It depends on availability some times 10 days sometimes 15-30 days we are talking about Cree lol. I'm stilll waiting for my CXB 3500k's and gonna order some 5000k soon after.
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I guess if you're in a hurry, DK would be the way to go (takes less than five days to ship and receive), otherwise the economical approach would be through Jerry.
 
AquariusPanta

AquariusPanta

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REALSTYLES said:
But why pay more for a lower bin? smaller quantity orders for less
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Good point. I'm really only speaking from one or two angles rather than from above the pie.

I also only roll with Vero products; Cree is great but Vero's are too practical for me to turn away from.

If Jerry stocks up on any Vero 18's, would you be sure to let me know, Real?

:joint:
 
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High N9ne

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I plan to cover a 4x4 scrog. Should I go with 12 cxb3070 or 6-8 CXB3590? mixing 3000k and 5000k

HLG-185H-C1400B Is the driver I'd like to use. I read that youy can run x4 3070 but how many 3590 could I run ?
 
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dandy1

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High N9ne said:
I plan to cover a 4x4 scrog. Should I go with 12 cxb3070 or 6-8 CXB3590? mixing 3000k and 5000k

HLG-185H-C1400B Is the driver I'd like to use. I read that youy can run x4 3070 but how many 3590 could I run ?
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HLG-185H-C1400 can run (2) 72V CXB3590 or (4) 36V CXB3590
HLG-185H-C1400 can run (3) CXA3070 or (4) CXB3070
 
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dandy1

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alesh said:
Get 4 CXB3070 (AB or even better AD bin) from Kingbrite and MW HLG-185H-C1400 and hook all 4 COBs on the single driver. It'll be way more efficient and also cheaper. This way you'll also get optimal intensity (about AB@880µmol/s/m^2; AD@930µmol/s/m^2).
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Thank you very much for the advice. Today I did order 4 CXB3070-0000-000N0HAD30G(3000K 30G AD) 80CRI and holders for it. And also will be ordered HLG-185H-C1400B, as you advised.
Do I understand, at the current 1,4A and serial connection they relative luminous flux value is around 85% and will be equal to 9.967x0.85x4=33.9k lumens?
And do I even ordered some lenses, for example, to protect the chips?
 
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Hgrow

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Guys , when we choose the LED lights , if possible , check the inside .
It's terrible for this one .Comparation 001 .jpg
 
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hazeygrower

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I have seen so many LED grow lights come and go and Ive seen alot of people talking about what light is the best. In all honesty it really depends on your grow. You can grow marijuana with a cheap led light but your quality and yield will not be the same as if you use a expensive LED. The cost is expensive to start but the end result is well worth it.
 
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