I'm about 75% completed on putting together my 4x QB96 setup, and have been trying to decide what to do as far as IR. I've thought about adding 150w hps to the 4x 96's, OR adding 4 of the small HLG IR strips. My space is somewhat cold in winter, but pretty perfect in the summer. Maybe I need both options for different seasons.
Yours only? If not, where else? Yea, I wish there was a little more info on the website and *around*.
I see, ok. Cool.
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Only speak from experience. If i was unclear or contradictory, pls explain so i can clarify. Thnx! For sure hps is hotter to not be over technical.
I’m also considering getting the SF4000
I've seen a couple good reviews, and they probably work great, but I didn't think it had enough history behind it. I'm still fumbling with ideas, but I think I'm going to be doing something like this...
As others have said, I wouldn't put QB96's on the triple heatsink, those are made for 288's not the 96's. Also you really don't need any angle aluminum to mount the 96's with the pin heatsink. You can just screw the wire hanger right in the side of the sink, you just need one hanger for each 96.
It would be cool if HLG started selling infrared strips. I believe the highest wavelength they sell is the QB3 far red strip with a peak wavelength of 730nm. AFAIK Rapid Led sells SemiLed IR diodes on starboards(840-870nm). Solder connections or solderless depending on your preference.
I'll definitely have to take a look, and keep that in mind.Excuse my ignorance (since I didn't read each post of this thread, so I'm not sure if this has been mentioned), but have you looked at Kingbrite LED's from Alibaba? A friend turned me onto them and I couldn't be happier. I purchased the 250 watt model (that uses two QB288's 301B boards w/ cree XPE2 far & deep reds + UV & IR) for $190 to my door, and I received it in 6 days from China.
Now, with that being said I also just built a DIY 250 watt fixture today. I used flat and angled aluminum and six Samsung LM561C sunboards from Ebay. My total cost all in for this DIY project was $240. In comparing the DIY vs the Kingbrite - the Kingbrite is a superior light in every way (including cost), but I've been wanting to get my hands dirty and build my own from scratch.
I just looked up one of the many Kingbrite 600 watt fixtures, essentially a clone of the HLG 550. This model uses the Samsung LM301H white diodes, and Cree XPE2's for the red's, UV, and IR. Price is $573 shipped to your door and it comes assembled. You just need to connect the Wago's...
Here's the light I built today:
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Edit: Here's an even less expensive model that uses (6) 288 boards w/ the LM301B diodes and epistar reds. A step down from the 301H's and Cree XPE2's, but not by much... This one is $460 to your door...
Edit #2: Here's another style worth looking at - a clone of the Fluence Spyder. LM301H's and Cree xpe2's. $596 to your door.
That's a great price on this one, which I'd get two, for my 4x4 tent...Excuse my ignorance (since I didn't read each post of this thread, so I'm not sure if this has been mentioned), but have you looked at Kingbrite LED's from Alibaba? A friend turned me onto them and I couldn't be happier. I purchased the 250 watt model (that uses two QB288's 301B boards w/ cree XPE2 far & deep reds + UV & IR) for $190 to my door, and I received it in 6 days from China.
Now, with that being said I also just built a DIY 250 watt fixture today. I used flat and angled aluminum and six Samsung LM561C sunboards from Ebay. My total cost all in for this DIY project was $240. In comparing the DIY vs the Kingbrite - the Kingbrite is a superior light in every way (including cost), but I've been wanting to get my hands dirty and build my own from scratch.
I just looked up one of the many Kingbrite 600 watt fixtures, essentially a clone of the HLG 550. This model uses the Samsung LM301H white diodes, and Cree XPE2's for the red's, UV, and IR. Price is $573 shipped to your door and it comes assembled. You just need to connect the Wago's...
Here's the light I built today:
View attachment 4463928View attachment 4463929View attachment 4463930
Edit: Here's an even less expensive model that uses (6) 288 boards w/ the LM301B diodes and epistar reds. A step down from the 301H's and Cree XPE2's, but not by much... This one is $460 to your door...
Edit #2: Here's another style worth looking at - a clone of the Fluence Spyder. LM301H's and Cree xpe2's. $596 to your door.
Agreed, and you'll get better coverage using two light fixtures, good call
Exact same. Everything is the same. You're just skipping HLG (the middle man) and avoiding the mark-up they apply.
Maybe...maybe not
HLG gets their boards from China, they're not made in the USA. HLG buys them in bulk and brands them. I own authentic HLG's and Kingbrite, and I can vouch that they use real Samsung diodes and show certificates on their page.
Oh I'm sure there's a ton of knock offs out there using lower quality / mislabeled diodes. By any chance is that what he said?
You can get one site on the alibaba for under 300$ w/shipping. Just look under 450w led quantum. There are multiple listings. Found one for $215 plus shipping.