Complete parts list for my new light :) Would you change anthing?

M

Mattish

Well-Known Member
This is for a 1x2 its my first build and will be as a test really, will wire it as parallel, its just as a clone / mini veg area, just out of curiosity, whats the difference between soft core and solid core wiring and should i of ordered 18g instead of 16?

4x Gen2. Bridgelux 5000k LED strips
https://www.digikey.co.uk/product-detail/en/bridgelux/BXEB-L0280Z-50E1000-C-B3/976-1737-ND/7907666

1x 709-HLG40H-20A
https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/709-HLG40H-20A

5x Wago's 5 socket
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001L5SM62/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1x Double sided thermal tape
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06Y64H26X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1x 16G Copper wire
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0753XM15J/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1x Water Proof junction box
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XY172KR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1x Sheet of Aliminium 750mm x 125mm

Still need to order a plug and some extension cable and i already have hanging cables :)

other then what i put at the top, anything you think i could change in a future build after this one? or recommend for this one?
 
thetr33man

thetr33man

Well-Known Member
Id do 3500k strips over 5000k, your plants will get more out of them. Unless you cant find 18ga, 16ga is overkill, you could even use 20ga with low powered strips. Id get the
HLG-60H-24A, you can still turn it down but it will give you more power if you decide you wanna crank the strips up a bit. Id even consider the 80w of the same one, cost wont be much more.
 
skoomd

skoomd

Well-Known Member
I've heard 5000k makes plants too compact for most people.

I used 14g stranded wire for wago connections, and 18 gauge solid core for the strips.You could do it all with 18g though.
 
nfhiggs

nfhiggs

Well-Known Member
Mattish said:
This is for a 1x2 its my first build and will be as a test really, will wire it as parallel, its just as a clone / mini veg area, just out of curiosity, whats the difference between soft core and solid core wiring and should i of ordered 18g instead of 16?

4x Gen2. Bridgelux 5000k LED strips
https://www.digikey.co.uk/product-detail/en/bridgelux/BXEB-L0280Z-50E1000-C-B3/976-1737-ND/7907666

1x 709-HLG40H-20A
https://www.mouser.co.uk/ProductDetail/709-HLG40H-20A

5x Wago's 5 socket
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001L5SM62/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1x Double sided thermal tape
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06Y64H26X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1x 16G Copper wire
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0753XM15J/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1x Water Proof junction box
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06XY172KR/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1x Sheet of Aliminium 750mm x 125mm

Still need to order a plug and some extension cable and i already have hanging cables :)

other then what i put at the top, anything you think i could change in a future build after this one? or recommend for this one?
Click to expand...
16G will not fit in the connectors. Stranded IS fine despite what many say, you just have to be more careful with it.
 
Colo MMJ

Colo MMJ

Well-Known Member
What is the total cost? Is there a US-based vendor for those light strips?
Looks like you can change site for US and other countries. How many strips and what driver for 1000 watt HPS SE competitor? Thanks.

Looks like a nice setup.
 
psychedelicdaddi

psychedelicdaddi

Well-Known Member
Stranded is fine and tinning the tips helps them push into wagos. You can use standard lamp cord for as well. That stuff is stranded so it holds up to bending and moving.
 
thetr33man

thetr33man

Well-Known Member
Colo MMJ said:
What is the total cost? Is there a US-based vendor for those light strips?
Looks like you can change site for US and other countries. How many strips and what driver for 1000 watt HPS SE competitor? Thanks.

Looks like a nice setup.
Click to expand...
700ish w; drivers depend on strips used
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top