If you want to wire in pots for dimmers you need driver ending in “B”
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Oh, never mind. Simple is better. I am not used to quality ones that have it built in, and I’m smokin’! No pots, built in dimmers. Check.
This is what I’m thinking…
A pair of HLG-240H-C2100A that I found on Sager I think it was.
With those boards and drivers, a bit of wire, some extension cords with a driver instead of a female end, and a pack of wagos I think I’m set.
…except for my frame.i am set up to fabricate steel…
…hmmm
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Hey guys I recently ordered HLG 260 V2 Rspec lights and they shipped with a meanwell XLG-240-M-AB with a dimmable dial. There are 2 wires at the output end of the driver which is different from every HLG setup vid on the interwebs.
Not complaining as I like the dimmable function but does anyone else have experience with this driver? My previous setup used amazon led lights and got decent results. Excited to see what this HLG light can do!
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That driver is suppose to have a built in io adjust too, do you know where its located? I’m guessing on the bottom like elg series maybe?
I’m not sure, I should’ve checked before i screwed it down to the heatsink. I’ll unscrew and post a pic tonight once the lights go off.
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Don’t sweat it, I was just wondering.
It’s a similar driver to hlg series in terms of specs. A little cheaper though.
How long ahould I leave my plants under my r specs & plcs after switching from the qb 132 4000k?, dont wanna send into flowrring while light still stressing them out.
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I’m not sure I understand the question. Change in light spectrum like that isn’t going to hurt anything. You would probably just want to avoid making large sudden increase in light intensity.
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I just wasnt sure if it was the same as switching from purples to strips/boards where ya have to let them adjust to the new light. Your reaponse answered perfect tho.
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Hell i have 3 COBs ill send ya. 50w each if u can keep them cool…
At that price you can buy extra and run them soft without heatsink.
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Hell yeah. What wattage would you consider “soft”?
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Probably 1050ma or less would work. That would be about 50 watts.
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Sweet. I might stock up on a few, just in case.
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Ok. Now I’m seriously thinking about this 288 deal.
If I run 4 x QB288 boards in a 2’x4’ at 50%, good enough to flower?
If so, what driver for 4 boards?
Thanks
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Hlg-240h-c1050a would do it. The hlg kit for 2x4 runs hlg 240 driver, just half the boards and twice the current.
You have some aluminum plate you can toss them on for support?
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Got ya. No plate yet, but scheming on something cheap.
Don’t even need the lights, yet. Thanks, probably going to pick up 4 to start.
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Sweet! Not needing them asap is a good place to start. Gives you opportunity to look around and see if you can score a deal. Check salvage yard or local metal shops. Maybe craigslist in your area too
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