COB color temps: (3000K + 4000K)/2 = 3500K?

miggaman

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I asked Digikey if they were gonna stock any of the 3500K in the D configuration. Their response:

"The two parts we have in our system BXRC-35E10K0-D-72 and BXRC-35E10K0-D-73 in the Gen 7 Vero 29 series are both non-stocking parts for us. So unfortunately we will not be ordering stock to keep on hand in our warehouse."
 
Olive Drab Green

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miggaman said:
I'm thinking 4 ladies in Scrog. Maybe 16 ladies and a little less Scrog. For sativas I'm thinking 1 lady in a 3x3 or 4x4 with some indicas/hybrids utilizing the rest of the space. Could get complicated---might lower some bars to be closer to the colas if I'm mixing breeds in the tent.



Oh how nice it would be to get those COBs. This is what I'm looking at on Digikey:



So, this question goes out to everyone on RIU: which of you are down to pool some serious $$$ to someone you don't know so we can buy 50 COBs???
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You would probably only need like.. something like 3 T1-V196 fixtures from Tasty or a similar build, using only that much space. I grow with three in a 4x2 closet, but with each light being able to flower an 18"x18", that's 4.5x4.5 feet. DIY would make it more palatable to lie down the money for.
 
Budget Buds

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miggaman said:
Greetz fam,

I cannot find the 3500K COBs that I want.. but I can find 3000K and 4000K of the COBs that I want. I wonder: is it then advisable to mix an equal number of 3000K and 4000K COBs to get an average of 3500K? Does it even work like that?

For the record, COB series in question is the Bridgelux Vero 29 Gen 7
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Rapid led.com has 3500k vero 29's
 
Olive Drab Green

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miggaman said:
I asked Digikey if they were gonna stock any of the 3500K in the D configuration. Their response:

"The two parts we have in our system BXRC-35E10K0-D-72 and BXRC-35E10K0-D-73 in the Gen 7 Vero 29 series are both non-stocking parts for us. So unfortunately we will not be ordering stock to keep on hand in our warehouse."
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Very strange. Maybe talk to @Rahz. I'm pretty happy with mine. I would say "Don't stop at Digikey. They're apparently lame and don't know what cool looks like." :-P Only kidding.
 
Olive Drab Green

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Fevs said:
Not debating whether cmh is better than cob or not, I posted the info purely about colour temperatures 'K'. Whether I used cob or cmh, I would still want a varied spectrum and a mix of 4000k with 3000k.
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I wasn't either. I was just saying I think CMH is another viable/acceptable lighting option.
 
miggaman

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Olive Drab Green said:
Current gen, though? Very important details. Older gens aren't quite the same.
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From rapidled.com description:
  • Part Number BXRC-27E10K0-L-23 for 2700K, BXRC-30G10K0-L-23 for 3000K, BXRC-35E10K0-L-23 for 3500K
The "L" on the end means it's the older generation. The newer gen has a B, C, or D on the end (maybe another letter--I don't remember.)
 
Olive Drab Green

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Budget Buds said:
Couldnt say for sure on that one, I know regardless I'm going to get 4 or 5 of them, Hey not trying to thread jack but would these work for heat sinks for a vero 29? @Olive Drab Green It's the only part of my build I'm not sure of ,https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Alpine-Plus-CPU-Cooler/dp/B007BVCBOE
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I would say personally that it isn't big enough. Not really appropriate for a COB. But I couldn't say for sure. I have a pretty large fan and heat sink.
miggaman said:
From rapidled.com description:
  • Part Number BXRC-27E10K0-L-23 for 2700K, BXRC-30G10K0-L-23 for 3000K, BXRC-35E10K0-L-23 for 3500K
The "L" on the end means it's the older generation. The newer gen has a B, C, or D on the end (maybe another letter--I don't remember.)
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Thank you for educating me.
 
Rahz

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Olive Drab Green said:
Very strange. Maybe talk to @Rahz. I'm pretty happy with mine. I would say "Don't stop at Digikey. They're apparently lame and don't know what cool looks like." :-P Only kidding.
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I don't know what D variants they list or stock, but I would suggest looking at the C variant.

Also, full cycle can be done with 3000K alone.
 
miggaman

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Rahz said:
I don't know what D variants they list or stock, but I would suggest looking at the C variant.

Also, full cycle can be done with 3000K alone.
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I liked the idea of getting the C variant, but Digikey doesn't stock it! :-/
 
Rahz

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Olive Drab Green said:
Another question for Rahz, man. I haven't looked around to figure out other possibilities, really.
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It depends on the drive current, but I think most CPU coolers would handle 80 watt cobs or less... keep in mind I've never used cobs with CPU coolers so I'm not the best person to ask.
 
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