The heatsink dimensions are 26"x21.5" and I believe it's 1/4" thick. It's a healthy chunk of aluminum lol!
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I have already done this type of grow before on a much larger scale. I had 2200 watts of de HPS and 1360 watts of LEC. You can check out the grow here. The results are undisputed imo lol, they get huge and frosty and finish about 5-7 days faster than most other setups I’ve seen
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I meant the red part, or is That what you are talkin about. Like I said Chinese
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Bridgelux EB gen 3 strips in 4ft configuration would be the most cost effective. It would take 26-44 strips to cover a 9x5 depending on how much intensity you wanted between 30-50w psqft.
With 44 strips your best bet would be 4 sets of 480w drivers with either aluminum c channel or square tubing.
4x HLG 600H 42a drivers or 480w - can be overdriven to 502w - ~$130 each - ~$600 total
7 year warranty with Meanwell but you might consider Inventronics to save money.
96x Bridgelux EB gen 3 in 3-5000k - $15 each - ~$1440 total or 19x strips per 480w driver
You need 5 way wagos, junctions, NEMA power cables, 14g wire, aluminum for heat sinks, a way to mount the frames.
Here's a DIY guide for the previous eb generation. His configurations are at 75% efficiency compared to the had efficiency I recommended to you.
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That's more or less your whole budget if you go with 2400w while running C02 though inventronics 600w drivers are only $100. 480w is cheaper all around and gives room to make the frame/s functional.
Not on the same scale but my EB gen 2 have done well at 480w in a 4x4 and cost less than what even Alibaba has.
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Oh snap ok so is there anything above the strips. What I mean is if That were in my setup could you see the sky in between the strips? If so this will def be the style I go with because it takes up the least amount of space, this is assuming that all the drivers and runners and doohickies can be mounted like on the sides? I dunno maybe I am just highBridgelux EB gen 3 strips in 4ft configuration would be the most cost effective. It would take 26-44 strips to cover a 9x5 depending on how much intensity you wanted between 30-50w psqft.
With 44 strips your best bet would be 4 sets of 480w drivers with either aluminum c channel or square tubing.
4x HLG 600H 42a drivers or 480w - can be overdriven to 502w - ~$130 each - ~$600 total
7 year warranty with Meanwell but you might consider Inventronics to save money.
96x Bridgelux EB gen 3 in 3-5000k - $15 each - ~$1440 total or 19x strips per 480w driver
You need 5 way wagos, junctions, NEMA power cables, 14g wire, aluminum for heat sinks, a way to mount the frames.
Here's a DIY guide for the previous eb generation. His configurations are at 75% efficiency compared to the had efficiency I recommended to you.
DIY LED Strip Build Designs for Samsung H-Series, F-Series, Q-Series, and Bridgelux EB Gen.2 - LED Gardener
DIY LED strip builds have become very popular recently. The mid-power section of our forum is full of threads created by DIYers looking to build their own custom lights, and new builds and ideas are surfacing every day. If you don’t live somewhere where you have easy access to premade lights...ledgardener.com
That's more or less your whole budget if you go with 2400w while running C02 though inventronics 600w drivers are only $100. 480w is cheaper all around and gives room to make the frame/s functional.
Not on the same scale but my EB gen 2 have done well at 480w in a 4x4 and cost less than what even Alibaba has.
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There would be 2-3.5 inches between every strip that you can see through. I'm pretty sure you run the drivers up to like 12ft away but I don't remember. If you go with c channel you can run the wiring in the channel and use a flat plate to sit the driver on.
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Badassssss yeah I think this is what it will end up bein!
I agree, for you, either Samsung or the Bridgelux strip lights would work well
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@derek420colorado I could definitely see how that would be beneficial with all the space for natural light to pass through. My only thought is how many wires you're going to have to connect. Each individual strip has to be wired to a driver. With all the strips you'll need for that space it could get complicated just my 2 centsBridgelux EB gen 3 strips in 4ft configuration would be the most cost effective. It would take 26-44 strips to cover a 9x5 depending on how much intensity you wanted between 30-50w psqft.
With 44 strips your best bet would be 4 sets of 480w drivers with either aluminum c channel or square tubing.
4x HLG 600H 42a drivers or 480w - can be overdriven to 502w - ~$130 each - ~$600 total
7 year warranty with Meanwell but you might consider Inventronics to save money.
96x Bridgelux EB gen 3 in 3-5000k - $15 each - ~$1440 total or 19x strips per 480w driver
You need 5 way wagos, junctions, NEMA power cables, 14g wire, aluminum for heat sinks, a way to mount the frames.
Here's a DIY guide for the previous eb generation. His configurations are at 75% efficiency compared to the had efficiency I recommended to you.
DIY LED Strip Build Designs for Samsung H-Series, F-Series, Q-Series, and Bridgelux EB Gen.2 - LED Gardener
DIY LED strip builds have become very popular recently. The mid-power section of our forum is full of threads created by DIYers looking to build their own custom lights, and new builds and ideas are surfacing every day. If you don’t live somewhere where you have easy access to premade lights...ledgardener.com
That's more or less your whole budget if you go with 2400w while running C02 though inventronics 600w drivers are only $100. 480w is cheaper all around and gives room to make the frame/s functional.
Not on the same scale but my EB gen 2 have done well at 480w in a 4x4 and cost less than what even Alibaba has.
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