Frame help

[rundlescunder]

So I originally bought this light called hlg elite 360 but they really don't sell them no more. I bought two qb96v2 and a driver heat sinks. What should I use as a frame or to mount them on? Another question is there an drawback to have more lights that equal the same amount of wattage output of a single light?

 

[Jesusgrowsmygrass]

I have used angle aluminum from the depot or Lowe’s or equivalent store. It’s light and cuts easy with a jigsaw. The slicker way is aluminum extrusion.

 

[Jesusgrowsmygrass]

More lights at the same wattage is better, LEDs are more efficient not set to 1. They will last longer, and create less heat not driven at their maximum setting.

 

[GBAUTO]

Ir the heatsinks are tapped on the outer edge for machine screws, you could easily use aluminum angle.
Just mock up the dimensions you would like to use for the fixture, measure the mounting hole dimensions, and transfer those to the angle.
Drill holes in the angle and use machine screws to secure the sinks to the frame.
I like to remote mount my drivers, so it's a simple job of adding wiring extensions.
Here's a pic of my original Vero arrays I made 4 years ago.
It should give you an idea of what I'm talking about.

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[ilovereggae]

@GrassBurner had an idea to use these led troffers as a frame for strips. maybe could work for cobs too? would just need the angle to go across the 1 ft section to hold each cob. not sure if it saves any money but would look pretty rad.

https://www.amazon.com/ASD-Panel-Surface-Mounting-Profile/dp/B07GGVCM88

https://www.amazon.com/Surface-Aluminium-Mounting-Bracket-Edge-Lit/dp/B082V64BBS

 

[rundlescunder]

@GrassBurner had an idea to use these led troffers as a frame for strips. maybe could work for cobs too? would just need the angle to go across the 1 ft section to hold each cob. not sure if it saves any money but would look pretty rad.

https://www.amazon.com/ASD-Panel-Surface-Mounting-Profile/dp/B07GGVCM88

https://www.amazon.com/Surface-Aluminium-Mounting-Bracket-Edge-Lit/dp/B082V64BBS

That's exactly what I need as I want some glass in between the LEDs and moisture

 

[Rocket Soul]

If your fixture is on the heavy side id rec t-profile for less possibility of sagging.

 

[rundlescunder]

If your fixture is on the heavy side id rec t-profile for less possibility of sagging.

Yeah that makes the most sense honestly

 

[PJ Diaz]

I just hang my QB96's individually instead of making a frame, which I feel offers more flexibility, and also is less work and expense.

 

[PadawanWarrior]

I just hang my QB96's individually instead of making a frame, which I feel offers more flexibility, and also is less work and expense.

Did you use the screws that came with them to mount your wire hangers?

 

[PJ Diaz]

Did you use the screws that come with them to mount your wire hangers?

Yep.