Which dimmer to use for HLG-240H-C1400B ?

Rahz

Rahz

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Any 100k ohm pot will work... but I would recommend a 120k ohm pot or a 100k in series with a 20k ohm resistor.
 
CobKits

CobKits

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i think most pots are +/- 10%

are 120s more common than 110s?

the old wisdom was to throw a cheap 10kohm resistor in series with a 100

in any case you want full resistance because if you get a 100kohm pot thats only 90 kohm, your light will only be running at 90% of full brightness when cranked up

some other people put toggles in the dimmer circuit, as an "open" circuit (infinite resistance) can eek 105-108% output out of some drivers
 
canadian1969

canadian1969

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That makes sense thx

So my parts list so far is starting to look like 12x Bridgelux EB strips. This is an experiment so easy on the knit picking people ;-) Its all Potcoin money anyway lol.

4 @ 5700K (already ordered)
8 @ 3000K (already ordered)
$100 USD

HLG-120H-C1400B
HLG-240H-C1400B
Best price so far is Mouser @ $140 USD , can Jerry at KingBrite do better?

2x 120K ohm pots
($5)
aluminum flats (8x4') 1/8"
aluminum angels (1x8') (22" square inside measure)
$90 USD (this bugs me, just doesn't seem it should cost anywhere near that much)

I am looking for a local sheet metal company who can build a profiled hood for this and I am starting to put together a temperature controlled fan assembly for the hood, I am thinking a 6" exhaust port (common to the tops of most tents I think. I have all the connector wires and switches. Also going to integrate a digital hygrometer/thermometer (ebay $2 flush mount) . I have 2x 40 watt old blurples that I think I may also build into this if there is room, also some far reds or few other diodes with just on off functions. So basically a Frankenlight :). I am going to disassemble a 120v kill-o-watt and flush mount that on the hood as well. Hopefully at the end I will have a light that will allow me to test in 2x2,3x3 and 4x4 tents with the ability to play with the spectrum a bit.

I am open to suggestions on the extra diodes, maybe some IR and far red like growmau5 QB combo build

edit: drivers are outside the tent so plenty of room in the frame.
 
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canadian1969

canadian1969

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CobKits said:
naw dog go buy some old $10 hoods on craigslist
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I looked at modding a couple old range hoods actually, but they are really expensive for some reason. I dont think I will find anything to fit 22" square, already scoured Kijiji. Craigslist sucks up here.
Can you link me to something like what you mean?
 
RandomHero8913

RandomHero8913

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canadian1969 said:
That makes sense thx

So my parts list so far is starting to look like 12x Bridgelux EB strips. This is an experiment so easy on the knit picking people ;-) Its all Potcoin money anyway lol.

4 @ 5700K (already ordered)
8 @ 3000K (already ordered)
$100 USD

HLG-120H-C1400B
HLG-240H-C1400B
Best price so far is Mouser @ $140 USD , can Jerry at KingBrite do better?

2x 120K ohm pots
($5)
aluminum flats (8x4') 1/8"
aluminum angels (1x8') (22" square inside measure)
$90 USD (this bugs me, just doesn't seem it should cost anywhere near that much)

I am looking for a local sheet metal company who can build a profiled hood for this and I am starting to put together a temperature controlled fan assembly for the hood, I am thinking a 6" exhaust port (common to the tops of most tents I think. I have all the connector wires and switches. Also going to integrate a digital hygrometer/thermometer (ebay $2 flush mount) . I have 2x 40 watt old blurples that I think I may also build into this if there is room, also some far reds or few other diodes with just on off functions. So basically a Frankenlight :). I am going to disassemble a 120v kill-o-watt and flush mount that on the hood as well. Hopefully at the end I will have a light that will allow me to test in 2x2,3x3 and 4x4 tents with the ability to play with the spectrum a bit.

I am open to suggestions on the extra diodes, maybe some IR and far red like growmau5 QB combo build

edit: drivers are outside the tent so plenty of room in the frame.
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http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=18075&step=4&showunits=inches&id=1279&top_cat=60

http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?pid=1016&step=4&showunits=inches&id=63&top_cat=60

Maybe these will help. If shipping cost is crazy I found a little bit of helpful information. If you put a bunch of things in your shopping cart, I think it has to be over a certain dollar amount, you'll get a pop-up message saying you qualify for free shipping and it will give you a code. Take everything you don't need out, put the free shipping code in and enjoy.
 
CobKits

CobKits

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canadian1969 said:
I looked at modding a couple old range hoods actually, but they are really expensive for some reason. I dont think I will find anything to fit 22" square, already scoured Kijiji. Craigslist sucks up here.
Can you link me to something like what you mean?
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like an old cheap vented HPS hood. my hydro store always has them used on the clearance shelf for $10-$15. no socket, no glass, just the metal
 
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