Light to space ratio?

stickyfly

stickyfly

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Are the QBs I am looking at dimmable? And if so, would that be done at the ballast or how would one dim it?

Do they sell fully assembled light strip kits? I just don't want to trust myself with electrical components like that which will run non stop more or less...not that I cant do it, I would rather not. That's why those assembled and tested QBs are appealing.
 
coreywebster

coreywebster

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The quantum board 135w kit and 100w kit are both dimmable via the driver. There is a small screw under the black rubber cap which dims when turned.
 
stickyfly

stickyfly

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Wow talk about dropping dough! one of those is more than my entire operation up to this point (I hope!) I'm excited for my kit now too...stupid shipping....
 
Lucky Luke

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stickyfly said:
Wow talk about dropping dough! one of those is more than my entire operation up to this point (I hope!) I'm excited for my kit now too...stupid shipping....
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If they charged you more than $25 American for international shipping then you got ripped on that.
 
Lordhooha

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stickyfly said:
Wow talk about dropping dough! one of those is more than my entire operation up to this point (I hope!) I'm excited for my kit now too...stupid shipping....
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Yah if your out of country it’s more which sucks. But I think you’ll be happier with them.
 
stickyfly

stickyfly

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shiit sorry again I should quote people when I am replying to them...I was saying that the lights Lordhooha bought were more expensive than my whole operation haha.

I'm excited for my new kit and I'm wishing they could teleport shit so I dont have to wait for shipping!
 
Lordhooha

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stickyfly said:
shiit sorry again I should quote people when I am replying to them...I was saying that the lights Lordhooha bought were more expensive than my whole operation haha.

I'm excited for my new kit and I'm wishing they could teleport shit so I dont have to wait for shipping!
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I make money to spend it lol. I have money put away in iras and all sort of savings but no reason to make all that money and hold on to it it’s not going to the grave with me.
 
Lordhooha

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stickyfly said:
your setup sounds impressive! one day I hope to have a whole room dedicated to this awesomeness
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My setup is good but by no means the best out there. I take pride I built all the rooms by hand and they all function as intended. There are guys on here that are setup way better than me.
 
stickyfly

stickyfly

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Got my light!! Super excited about it even though they sent it with the wrong heatsink haha! Mounted it up and already loving it cause I can take normal pictures of my plants lol

I'm keeping the light about 12" above my plants, they are several weeks along but since I'm mainlining, its taking a bit to grow.

Going back to the dimming, I see 2 "Volume" adjusts, not sure which does what...would it be easy to dial it down to 80W without measuring equipment? or does it have to be fine tuned?
 

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stickyfly

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Figured out the dimming since it was running quite a bit warmer than my cheap eBay "300W" LED. I also can see exactly where my wattage is at with the power meter I purchased to check the total electrical usage of the box. Still running a bit too warm at 80W so I put it around 70W Still plenty bright.
 
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