Planning a 4'x 8'x 6' need (LED,Fan) advice please

[StayHungry]

Don't think it would physically fit would it? If it does, you got a dimmable driver, just dim it. You did not get a potentiometer if you want to be able to dim them externally from the driver, you got the -AB so you can if you want, you do not have to, just cap the wires individually

I don't see why it wouldn't fit at roughly 600mm (23.6 inches) x 205mm (8.1 inches)

Absolutely a LED noob here what do you mean by cap the wire individually?

Heat wont be an issue at all imo. I have 1800w of leds and still have to use a heater to get to my desired temps.
And yeah, one of those 240w sets would rock the space. Might want to dim it a bit early on.

I'm assuming there's so sort of dimmer on the outside of the driver. Your setup is amazing I hope one day to have something like yours.

Are meijiu boards the same quality as HLG boards?

 

[Powertech]

There are two wires to add an external dimmer, just put a connector over each wire separately if you are not going to use a dimmer

 

[StayHungry]

There are two wires to add an external dimmer, just put a connector over each wire separately if you are not going to use a dimmer

Thank you so much for breaking that down in lame mans term I greatly appreciate it!

 

[Powertech]

@fragileassassin That is one nice looking set up, who cares where those boards are from!

 

[Powertech]

Thank you so much for breaking that down in lame mans term I greatly appreciate it!

If you need help making sure you have things hooked up right, take lots of pics and post em, you will get all the help you need, and find out who the douchebags around here are.

 

[fragileassassin]

I don't see why it wouldn't fit at roughly 600mm (23.6 inches) x 205mm (8.1 inches)

Absolutely a LED noob here what do you mean by cap the wire individually?



I'm assuming there's so sort of dimmer on the outside of the driver. Your setup is amazing I hope one day to have something like yours.

Are meijiu boards the same quality as HLG boards?

Yes I have digital dimmers hooked up to mine that are controlled by remote or the dial hanging in the corner. I can dim left, right, or corners.

That's up for debate I suppose. They're supposed to be the same diodes that were available at the time and I have been happy with them for the cost. I have like $1500 into the whole light setup.

 

[farmingfisherman]

I wouldnt put a box fan in a 4x8 unless you put it on a timer or make it blow at a wall. You dont want constant wind aimed at them. Youre looking for something along the lines of that nice summer breeze you catch outside. Osculating fans are much better. These little ones are amazing for the cost. https://www.amazon.com/Holmes-Blizzard-8-Inch-Oscillating-Table/dp/B000J07RMU

Youd need 2 550s for that space. If youre at all handy and can screw some boards to heatsinks and connect some wires, you can DIY HLG stuff and get the equivalent of 2 550s for the price of 1.
The newer mars hydro and the spider farmer lights are both looking fairly promising from what ive seen so far. Both are still more expensive than DIY with HLG stuff though.

I 2nd the holmes fans. I've got two one that osculates and one that doesn't. The standard fan puts a nice steady stream of air into the lower half of my tent through a mesh vent below the canopy with the oscillating fan mounted on a PVC contraption I constructed moves the air just slightly above the canopy. The fans are rated at 35 watts and have 3 speed settings. I have a 6 inch hydrofarm blower fan that is rated at over 100 watts just for one fan.

 

[bk78]

I run a 5x9 flower room with a T8 on setting 4 and my flower room is right next to my bedroom and I can’t hear a thing in my room.

 

[Gorillaglue4u]

It's official ordered-

4x QB288 V2 & Slate 2 Double Combo
4x 14 AWG 3 Prong Power Cords
4x XLG-240-M-AB
4x 3 Pole Connector
50x Wago Conductor Lever Nuts
100 feet of 18 AWG Red Copper Wire
100 feet of 18 AWG Black Copper Wire

I also got Lux meter since I didn't have one.

Does it look like it got it all?

What was the price for it all?

 

[StayHungry]

4x QB288 V2 & Slate 2 Double Combo $561.40

4x 14 AWG 3 Prong Power Cords $39.96

4x XLG-240-M-AB $207.50

4x 3 Pole Connector $19.98

50x Wago Conductor Lever Nuts $13.16

100 ft of 18 AWG Red Copper Wire $15

100 ft of 18 AWG Black Copper Wire $15



Total- $872
Total watts- 1040 (I believe)

Just need to buy hangers

Went to a HTG grow shop yesterday to grab a couple things had the guy give me a quote on their AgroMax 550 (which is supposed to flower a 4.5’x 4.5’ space) with my discount it would have been $850 out the door

 

[StayHungry]

I figured I would try these as hangers with YoYo rackets Cables

Also I’ll need to start thinking about air filtration sooner rather then later...Does anyone have any input on filters or fans to use?

Using the calculator on Phat Filter’s site I’ll need 275 cfm

Not to sure if it will be setup for single pass.

 

[CptTripps]

I JUST did the same thing you're talking about doing. I did a thread on it here:

Building my 4X8 Auto-grow tent/room

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The fan you're talking about (Cloudline T6) is fantastic. SUPER quiet, and the control panel is great.

I went with 3 MarsHydro TSW2000 for my tent. I'm doing a perpetual grow too, so I have the first set at 50%, the second at 75% and the third at full power for flowering plants.

Take a look at my thread and ask questions if I can be helpful. I've only had it running for a few days, so I'll be posting updates as well when things come up.

 

[StayHungry]

Received all my parts today and am currently putting together the lights. I must say I was intimidated by building LEDs but they are super easy to put together thanks to the video posted earlier.

One thing i forgot was a dimmer and the hardware to mount the drivers. the boards came with hardware to mount onto the heatsinks but not to mount the driver on the heatsink.

Don't think it would physically fit would it? If it does, you got a dimmable driver, just dim it. You did not get a potentiometer if you want to be able to dim them externally from the driver, you got the -AB so you can if you want, you do not have to, just cap the wires individually

I 1000% understand this post now. Thank for be patient with me and describing what you meant by capping them!!
Side does anyone have a dimmer they recommend?

 

[StayHungry]

how far away from the plants do you recommend them to be?

These lights are bright! A touch over 17,000 lux at 24" from the top of the plant