Led lighting for an 6.5x6.5 x 9

Gond00s said:

This is my bxeb fixture I did this one a little bit different but their would be a different way to do this that would be easier my second light is my cutter light I’m not completely happy with but it works I wish I just went the bxeb route for it. But this is the general idea lots of other people that make strip lights I just need to make the wires for clean.

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Someone needs to look up soldering and junction boxes

FireBudzz420 said:

What's up guys Im looking for anyone that could give some info about what size LEDs I'll need for a 6.5x 6.5x 9 grow room. I'm looking to switch over from an HPS /MH. I've looked into Mars hydro TS 3000 quantum boards Let me know what you think.

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Since you expressed you have the electrical ability (which not much is required TBF) google "led gardener strip builds"

Just to give you an idea of what strips are good. He lists the part numbers so you can search them and find the best price locally.
He also gives many examples per given space. Though his prices might be a bit out of date.

What part of the world are you in?

It just needs to be cleaned up a little, not a big deal. Some people are into building a highly engineered masterpiece, others only care about function.

Wiring a large number of strips is something most struggle with. Next time I do a parallel wired build, I might run wire from each strip to a junction point and use the age old technique known as wire bundleing. The bundled wire would run from a junction point near the driver, then wires would branch off from the bundle to the individual strips. Other options are split wire loom or wire ducts. Hint, do searches for images.

MarsHydrofactory said:

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I did

MarsHydrofactory said:

invite you to attend our 420 giveaway.

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Wait maybe not lol, post a link again

OneHitDone said:

Someone needs to look up soldering and junction boxes

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If your gonna be a ass go back to hybrids thread and be his cheerleader

1212ham said:

It just needs to be cleaned up a little, not a big deal. Some people are into building a highly engineered masterpiece, others only care about function.

Wiring a large number of strips is something most struggle with. Next time I do a parallel wired build, I might run wire from each strip to a junction point and use the age old technique known as wire bundleing. The bundled wire would run from a junction point near the driver, then wires would branch off from the bundle to the individual strips. Other options are split wire loom or wire ducts. Hint, do searches for images.

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Those cable raceways are a def steal

Gond00s said:

Those cable raceways are a def steal

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Yeah, ducts and bundles are the standard method of wire management in electrical cabinets. It's the first time I found them that small, most are 1.5"- 2" or more.

A picture off the net...

anyone mention Fotops off alibaba? Light your space with those 3ftx1ft boards, that’s what I did in my 10x10.

What would be an Budget option?

FireBudzz420 said:

What would be an Budget option?

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Do 4 sets of QB132’s V2 so 16 boards total and 4 LRS-350 drivers

These are the V1’s and at 99$ for four boards vs the V2’s which are 135$ for four boards

You may want to do 5 sets actually for that space

Yesyes3000 said:

QB132 V1 Quantum Boards

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These are the V1’s and at 99$ for four boards vs the V2’s which are 135$ for four boards

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Thanks for the info say if I wanted to do like a 32x32x62 tent how many would I need?

FireBudzz420 said:

Thanks for the info say if I wanted to do like a 32x32x62 tent how many would I need?

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For just over 7 square feet, one 4-pack of QB132 will be sufficient for a full cycle grow, especially in a tent.

For drivers: HLG-240H-36 (A,B, or AB depending on preference), or the HLG-240H-C1750 (A,B, or AB) has just enough DC voltage for four QB 132 V2 wired in series.

If you're want to oversize your driver slightly and run it dimmed a little to 300 watts or less, the HLG-320H-C2100 (A,B, or AB) is a great option.

If you want to save a little money you can use an XLG-240-M-AB and wire four boards in series.

I would prefer one of those options over something like the LRS-350-36, especially if there is a chance you will be mounting the driver inside of your grow space.