DIY with Quantum Boards

Budzbuddha said:

Eye Spy a blunt .... lol

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Frank Nitty said:

Boards are in!!!View attachment 4424097 Waiting on the driver to get here...

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61falcon said:

I mounted my 132’s on a 600x600 aluminium manhole frame, works great In my 3x3 with a hlg-320h-2100

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daveybc said:

THose 120/132 boards are great value for the money. Its true you would need more of them as seen on other builds. They are really good for cupboard grows or close quarters. I also think a very good light for veg( 4000k ). I believe i saw someone with like 12 of these in a 4x4. I have 4 qb120 in which I am hoping to use in a 2x4 or 3x3 for mostly veg. HLG should design a mini version of the 550 with 4 of these. True it would be lower wattage, but perhaps more similar (watts/price ) to what the cheaper competition now offers.

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daveybc said:

nice.. it seems 300 + watts on paper is where you want to be in a 3x3 for flower. I understand these boards can run 75 watts. Probably more. How hard to you push with that driver? Do the boards ever get hot? If I were to use the 240 c2100 I estimate around 260 watts would be 28.89 watts per sq ft ( 9 sq ft ) 35 watts per sq ft would be a better target from what I understand. Now I am understanding watts can be subjective which throws the numbers off..

I have been looking at some of those new Mars hydro/Spyder etc and their claims are hitting new heights. 1000 watts HID replacements are only consuming 100-150 led watts. I had someone on insta ask why I am not just using the new mars hydro TS1000 for the price...

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61falcon said:

This is only my 2nd grow with the 132’s but am very happy with them. I have run them up to about 330 watts with no problem. I have my driver mounted outside the tent as well . I will get some temps on the boards when I get home.

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daveybc said:

THose 120/132 boards are great value for the money. Its true you would need more of them as seen on other builds. They are really good for cupboard grows or close quarters. I also think a very good light for veg( 4000k ). I believe i saw someone with like 12 of these in a 4x4. I have 4 qb120 in which I am hoping to use in a 2x4 or 3x3 for mostly veg. HLG should design a mini version of the 550 with 4 of these. True it would be lower wattage, but perhaps more similar (watts/price ) to what the cheaper competition now offers.

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Frank Nitty said:

I'm gonna follow @pop22's advice and buy 4 v1 288s for 180 bucks,get a driver for them,put em in there as well and cee if the ladies will enjoy them... Im buying more lights so i don't have to move the ones in the closet or my 2x2x3!!!

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daveybc said:

their claims are hitting new heights. 1000 watts HID replacements are only consuming 100-150 led watts.

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61falcon said:

I mounted my 132’s on a 600x600 aluminium manhole frame, works great In my 3x3 with a hlg-320h-2100

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boybelue said:

You dont believe that do ye?

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boybelue said:

You dont believe that do ye?

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SwiSHa85 said:

My SP 250 claims to replace a 400watt hps @ 230 watts. It cranks to 290+ watts turned up. I wasn't much of a Chinese led guy but the SP 250 is a nice light.

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Cannademik said:

7x5 flowering area, how much wattage would you guys do? 1500?

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daveybc said:

If you have single boards/heatsinks you can customize spacing accordingly on angle aluminum. This would work best for that footprint. i would think you could do 4 rows of 3 boards per on hlg 320h 54. Those QB96e look inviting for the price. about 1200+usd buys you a 12 light beast.

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Frank Nitty said:

You don't mind if I steal this do you??? I'm gonna put my 240w rspec kit in the middle,so mine will be a bit bigger than yours...

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