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[Barristan Whitebeard]

You can DIY it for $100+ less if you order parts separately. I'd put it on 2 of the XL (triple) heaksinks myself instead of all 4 panels on one. Then you also have the space to add one more 288 on each sink in the future if you like:

Slate 2

Pre drilled heatsink for QB304 Quantum Board

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Also I'd get two of these instead of the inventronics driver:

HLG-320H-54A MEAN WELL USA Inc. | Power Supplies - External/Internal (Off-Board) | DigiKey

Order today, ships today. HLG-320H-54A – 5.95A 49 ~ 58V Constant Current, Voltage LED Driver AC DC Converter Topology 1 Output from MEAN WELL USA Inc.. Pricing and Availability on millions of electronic components from Digi-Key Electronics.

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If he still wants to wire in series, he could buy two HLG-320H-C2800(A,B or AB). Would still have maximum wattage potential just no internal voltage adjustment.

 

[JSB99]

If he still wants to wire in series, he could buy two HLG-320H-C2800(A,B or AB). Would still have maximum wattage potential just no internal voltage adjustment.

I like the idea of having 3 x 3, as well as picking my own components. I'm going to see what I come up with for parts and price.

 

[ilovereggae]

I like the idea of having 3 x 3, as well as picking my own components. I'm going to see what I come up with for parts and price.

As much as I want to buy all the V1 288 boards myself, they are currently $29 each. That is $50 less than the v2 Rspec version. Depends how much you need the red, but the efficiency is only slightly better on the newer boards, and you could save yourself $200 on 4 boards if you go with the V1s. I decided that made more sense for me budget wise, and I can always add the red as supplemental lighting later if I think I need it.

 

[PJ Diaz]

As much as I want to buy all the V1 288 boards myself, they are currently $29 each. That is $50 less than the v2 Rspec version. Depends how much you need the red, but the efficiency is only slightly better on the newer boards, and you could save yourself $200 on 4 boards if you go with the V1s. I decided that made more sense for me budget wise, and I can always add the red as supplemental lighting later if I think I need it.

 

[JSB99]

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Nice! I think I'm going to get 6 of these, two of the triple heatsinks, two hlg-320 drivers, then I have all the wire and cables for hanging. There isn't anything else, right? I can get some wago connectors, if they're needed. I guess I could use a couple dimmer knobs. Any in particular I should look at?

 

[PJ Diaz]

Nice! I think I'm going to get 6 of these, two of the triple heatsinks, two hlg-320 drivers, then I have all the wire and cables for hanging. There isn't anything else, right? I can get some wago connectors, if they're needed. I guess I could use a couple dimmer knobs. Any in particular I should look at?

You should be good! Unless you plan to dim them a lot, I would just get the "A" version driver and use the built in dimming. I believe that you can crank those a bit higher than the rated wattage too.

 

[ilovereggae]

Nice! I think I'm going to get 6 of these, two of the triple heatsinks, two hlg-320 drivers, then I have all the wire and cables for hanging. There isn't anything else, right? I can get some wago connectors, if they're needed. I guess I could use a couple dimmer knobs. Any in particular I should look at?

@PJ Diaz does he even need the triple heatsinks if he gets QB96? Those ones include the SSTX heatsinks. You can just hang them or build a frame out of angle aluminum. Or did you mean you were getting 6 QB288 boards?

 

[hillbill]

A lot of good LEDs out there, a lot of well done copies and some a little different. Contemplating beginning to replace my a51 stuff from 2013 or so.

 

[hybridway2]

A lot of good LEDs out there, a lot of well done copies and some a little different. Contemplating beginning to replace my a51 stuff from 2013 or so.

Yeah, its about that time! Lol! Finally, right!..

 

[hillbill]

Had a fan driver finally go on my all white a51 Cree xgs190. Hate to store more lights under my house.
I have 10 light fixtures fan motors running. I do wanna see what Boards are like opposed to discreet diodes.

 

[hybridway2]

I don't see much difference if you were to run the A-51's w/o lenses, dimmed, & adjoined. Maybe out of the cases would help to avoid any case edging lips preventing the wide spread. I feel any old tech, 1w-3w diodes on on a pcp can be a QB style light. Dimm & combine several of them for the efficiency, spread & Walla, you got yourself some Enhanced Boards that will do just as good probably. Dimmed to 50% your A-51's may even be able to run passively or with a centered fan rather then a few..
Just a option to get a feel for boarding & make good use of your old lights.

 

[PJ Diaz]

@PJ Diaz does he even need the triple heatsinks if he gets QB96? Those ones include the SSTX heatsinks. You can just hang them or build a frame out of angle aluminum. Or did you mean you were getting 6 QB288 boards?

I assumed he was going the 288 route. I personally decided to pick QB96's instead. They are less expensive than the V2 Rspec boards, and only slightly more expensive than the V1 boards if you factor in the heatsinks, plus you can run them at higher wattages than the 288's. I don't have all the parts yet, as I'm still running hps for another month or two, but pretty close to completion.

 

[hybridway2]

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I recommend these simply because of the results I've gotten with them @ 165w each. I use the Elite 320's & would recommend not driving them any harder then that. The 360w is pushing it.
Was surprised to see myself break several of my own records using these..
I'd add a little 730nm in the form of a strip on each side.

 

[JSB99]

You should be good! Unless you plan to dim them a lot, I would just get the "A" version driver and use the built in dimming. I believe that you can crank those a bit higher than the rated wattage too.

I don't plan on dimming much, if at all.

 

[JSB99]

@PJ Diaz does he even need the triple heatsinks if he gets QB96? Those ones include the SSTX heatsinks. You can just hang them or build a frame out of angle aluminum. Or did you mean you were getting 6 QB288 boards?

I was talking about the qb96's. They'll stay cool enough without heatsinks?

 

[ilovereggae]

I was talking about the qb96's. They'll stay cool enough without heatsinks?

That $69 price each includes the SSTX heatsinks.

QB96 Elite V2 Engine

QB96 Elite V2 is a white LED Board with boosted red spectrum. Each Board is powered by 64 high power white LED, 16 630nm Red LED and 16 660nm Deep Red LED.

horticulturelightinggroup.com

 

[2com]

Quantum board is just the coined name of the led boards hlg offers.

Are you sure? It's not a brand name, or trademarked (by HLG).

They also are a US company and have great customer service.

Absolutely. They do.

I ended up getting an HLG 550 V2 rspec on Alibaba for $315 (including shipping). There are enough people backing it, so I'm sure it'll work fine.

You sure didn't. A "Horticulture Lighting Group HLG 550 V2 Rspec", on Alibaba!? Wow, since when is Alibaba an authorized retailer of horticulture lighting group products? That's fantastic, and what a deal. Does it use - oh shit, it does, it uses Quantum Boards!
@Stephenj37826 Check out this sweet deal.

The "brand" says Brand Name: AYNHUI. Lol.

What the fuck do people think "HLG" stands for? Haha.
These guys are using another companies name in their product listing. They are using another companies exact product line naming for their product listing. And they're using the term "quantum board" in their listings as well. Nothing could really be more low, as far as this type of stuff goes.
The quality of their product, I don't know - can't say it's garbage. But I wouldn't trust people who're trying to lie to people, misrepresent their product/another company and their product, and dupe other ignorant buyers.

However, the other day, I bought a Ford Corolla AMG - it's the NSX with VTEC, and it's got the HEMI. Picked it up at the Fauxguar dealership.

Anyway, I duno why people are sleeping on the HLG QB96 Elite V2..
@JSB99 I didn't reach end of thread yet, but if you mentioned you're able to DIY, then why buy a 550? I'm not saying don't, but diy'ing their 288s or 96s is pretty simple.
I see you cancelled the allibaba order now though.

(Edit: spelling)

 

[2com]

Amare is a great choice. In a 5x5 the SE-500 is very nice. I own the SE-450 Powered to 480.
But for coverage of a 5x5, x2 , Pro-4's destroy it.
Now they have lights you cant view on the site yet.
Lightweight Bar-8 design as well as a UVA+B model.
The Bar-8 's are more efficient then the COB lights & cover the most evenly out of all current options available.
Amare is the king of Spectrum Imo. NOt to be confused w/ SpectrumKing.
Reason being is all the testing they've done has lead them to provide the fullest spectrum. Which in turn leads to massive Bag appeal, plants finishing on time, larger yields with higher terps/flava.
I would not consider purchasing anything plain white if i were you.
If it does not include IR , it is not a Horticultural grade light IMO.
The lights with white, 660 & 730 do pretty well to. But i would Not get one that lacks the IR.
Many companies fail to incorporate it do to the par meters not picking up nm's beyond 700 or below 400nm. Which is wrong. So in order to be able to write the highest efficiency #'s on the websites , they ignore much needed nm's/colors.
Apogee is releasing a meter that picks up a wider range & that will change how many of these companies perceive Par.
Gonna be an eye opener fir HPS/MH/CMH efficiency #'s as well.
Goodluck!

Make some good points here, man.
I saw that mention of the new apogee extended par sensor as well.
The IR (especially) and UV, to me, seem to be obvious to me now.

Does Amare provide any information on any spectrum testing they've done?
If you were to try and supplement with just IR, for the sake of warming plants, how would you go about it (with led?). And/or, would you use some other light to do this (bulb)?

 

[2com]

I was talking about the qb96's. They'll stay cool enough without heatsinks?

No.
"Heatsink and Thermal Pad required to run board over 500mA (25 watts)"

QB96 Elite V2 Quantum Board

QB96 Elite V2 is a white LED Board with boosted red spectrum. Each Board is powered by 64 high power white LED, 16 630nm Red LED and 16 660nm Deep Red LED.

horticulturelightinggroup.com

Edit: They are great, versatile, and a great deal. @Or_Gro did par maps for them (not sure he's around here anymore but his threads probably are, and are on grasscity).

 

[PJ Diaz]

I was talking about the qb96's. They'll stay cool enough without heatsinks?

They are only $70 including the pin-type heatsink or $55 without. Compared to the more expensive heatsinks for the 288's it's a great deal.

QB96 Elite V2 Engine

QB96 Elite V2 is a white LED Board with boosted red spectrum. Each Board is powered by 64 high power white LED, 16 630nm Red LED and 16 660nm Deep Red LED.

horticulturelightinggroup.com