DIY with Quantum Boards

[Airwalker16]

I decided to go with 2 HLG-
I agree, I’m about to order them. Thanks !

I can always dim them down when not needed or I’m not running fans.

These going to be built in to a fixture of some sort of are you just going to hang Individually?

 

[ThatKidiscrying]

These going to be built in to a fixture of some sort of are you just going to hang Individually?

I’ll probably mount two to an aluminum frame and remote mount the driver. Easier to move around and store. I’d like to make the frame where the lights can slide closer or farther apart depending on the spread you want.

 

[Airwalker16]

I’ll probably mount two to an aluminum frame and remote mount the driver. Easier to move around and store. I’d like to make the frame where the lights can slide closer or farther apart depending on the spread you want.

That can be achieved pretty simply.

 

[Moabfighter]

Use the HLG 320h54a for two

 

[ThatKidiscrying]

Use the HLG 320h54a for two
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You run that driver in parallel with the two 96 boards ?

 

[ThatKidiscrying]

Now I’m considering the (2)- HLG-600h-54a, one for Each pair of 96v2’s.

These are only $40 more than the HLG-480h-54a drivers.

I could just dim them when not using a fan.

Or I could add another 96v2 later for a total of 3 boards per driver at roughly 200w per board ? Is that right ? Thanks for the help, trying to finalize my order.

 

[Barristan Whitebeard]

You run that driver in parallel with the two 96 boards ?

Not the one you asked, but yes, you would wire these in parallel.

 

[ThatKidiscrying]

Not the one you asked, but yes, you would wire these in parallel.

I’m just trying to learn so I don’t have to bug the shit out of you guys.

Thanks for your help and patience.

 

[Moabfighter]

You run that driver in parallel with the two 96 boards ?

Use this for reference

 

[mrthestevo]

Hi, I just bought 4 QB288 v2's with a HLG-480H-54B for veg(thank you cobkits!) and 4 QB288 v2 Rspec's(arriving tomorrow) . I'm looking for some advice as to what driver to buy for the rspec's. would it be best to get a single 600w driver or 2 smaller drivers? I also grabbed slate 2 heatsinks so cooling is covered. any advice for a noob is much appreciated.

 

[Barristan Whitebeard]

Use this for reference View attachment 4541044

I recognize those lights!
That's Tboneshuffle's modular set-up.

 

[Moabfighter]

I recognize those lights!
That's Tboneshuffle's modular set-up.

Indeed. Asked that dude and he sent me info how to do it like that etc and I ran with it. Btw to person asking about the QBs, this Tbone setup is tried and true by a great grower and will absolutely produce rocks.

 

[its.always.420]

Hi guys
ordered 2x qb96's today. is XLG-240-H a good driver choice?

 

[Airwalker16]

Use this for reference View attachment 4541044

Whoa I have NEVER seen someone put a female outlet on the output DC side and use a LAMP cord to plug into it to run as your Pos and Neg. I guess there's no reason it wouldnt work though. Gives you an easy and quick disconnect if you need it huh?

 

[Moabfighter]

Whoa I have NEVER seen someone put a female outlet on the output DC side and use a LAMP cord to plug into it to run as your Pos and Neg. I guess there's no reason it wouldnt work though. Gives you an easy and quick disconnect if you need it huh?

Very easy to take down and store in a box without disconnecting everything etc just unplug the lamp chords and wrap em up.

 

[Airwalker16]

Damn! Now I notice the lamp cord just serves as a splitter! That's so Ingenious hahahahaa

 

[Moabfighter]

Also those if you using the qb96 wanted to turn you guys onto these. I’m not a light tech so I can’t say how much they give a little benefit but I’m sure they give enough benefits to be worth 12 bucks a piece. Easy to install. I like mine. Little reflector hood things for qb96

QB96 ELITE V2 ENGINE REFLECTOR

QB96 ELITE V2 ENGINE REFLECTOR increases intensity to plant canopies by directing lateral photons downward. This increases the amount of light to the plant canopy which results in higher yields.

elevatedgrowsystems.com

 

[Moabfighter]

Tbone said this qb96 combo with that driver will get max watts off the 96s and easy to setup.
2x qb96
1 HLG 320h-54a

edit disregard the max watts part. Bad information that I must’ve incorrectly interpreted my mistake.

 

[its.always.420]

If you connect them in series you would be running them at about 2400ma each. That would give you a 2.4 μmoles/joule efficiency. You could buy a bigger driver and lose some efficiency or a smaller one and gain some. What space so you plan to cover with them ?

2x4ish late veg, 24" tall plants

 

[Airwalker16]

Tbone said this qb96 combo with that driver will get max watts off the 96s and easy to setup.
2x qb96
1 HLG 320h-54a

That 320 alone isn't even able to get the Max wattage from a qb96. Their absolute Max is 6amps for 360watts.