pop22
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4 boards could do it, 6 would definitely IMO. I believe Stephen stated his opinion that a QB steup in the 600 watt range should be a good match with 1000 watt HPS
DIY with Quantum Boards
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ChefKimbo
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If you have heat issues "sometimes", then chances are you live in a much cooler environment than I do. LED was a no brainer for me because of year round heat/humidity. If you will ever be in need of heating, dumping all your HID may not be the best option because you will get ZERO usable heat from the boards.
Sometimes is anytime after may? Aircooled hoods. No a/c.
So these boards sound wonderful! I have been contemplating cobs but these seem like they would be easier free of hot spots.
I dont want to have to keep the lights too close to the tops; is there any loss from hanging them a few feet above?
How many boards to cover about 40 sq ft around the 900-1000 ppfd (spelling?/correct usage?) mark?
Thanks for the input
1KTrees
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10 to 16 depending on layout
I would like to scrog around the perimeter of my room using the center as my working area. About 2-2.5' from the wall. The room is almost 10'x7'. I think thats around 40 sq ft to cover
robincnn
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2 boards on HLG240, 2 of these will do 4x4 or 5x5
for 5x5 you can also go with HLG-320 and Slate 3 Triple , 2 of those
Slate 2 and 3 should be available end of this month.
robincnn
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QB288 electrical and thermal testing done.
Limited boards and Slate 1 will be available Thursday 09th 9:00PM EST. Don't have much choices of heatsinks, got only few Slate 1 left
on HLG website
If you miss, don't worry, you can catch the next batch with more heatsink options and may be better board prices.
MMJ Dreaming 99
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Yeah - I think 6 QB's would be close to DE and 4 QBs = 1 SE. I get how superior QBs are. I have been an early cheerleader. I just want to set up a side by side to make sure I stomp DE.6 boards on 3 x hlg 240-1050ma wired in series will be a fair comp with the de.i would guess it would destroy a single ended lamp setup.about 700w of quantum fire
Edit 8 boards and 4 x drivers for a solar fucking storm of photons lol
Ledbear
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This just sparked my brain if any one really had heat issues they could put like 2 qb boards each in a glassless hid hood and have the air sucked over it right?
MMJ Dreaming 99
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A better comparison. So you think a 5 board would kick a Gavita? Believe me I am a QB fanatic. I want to be like the crazy and wild GoldenMau5. The dude has some bad ass QB fixtures.
craftybastard
Member
What's the best dimmable Meanwell driver that's capable of running 3 boards?
brewbeer
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Depends on how bright you want to run them.
MMJ Dreaming 99
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A better comparison. So you think a 5 board would kick a Gavita? Believe me I am a QB fanatic. I want to be like the crazy and wild GoldenMau5. The dude has some bad ass QB fixtures.
Hey GrowMau5. I love your videos, fixtures and mouse head like the DJ. However - I like GoldenMau5 with his creepy ass golden death mask and his bitchin QB rigs. His mask gives me nightmares. 
Growmau5
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Thanks buddy , I must have missed who goldenmau5 is? Somewhere in these 124 pages lol.
Growmau5
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I like HLG 320h-c2800 for 3 boards in parallel. That was my choice.
craftybastard
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Holy Sweet Motherplant!! My very first post on RIU and I get a reply with advice from the one, the only Growmau5!
Honest, my man, I am humbled and very honored. You really know your stuff. Thanks for the advice. So the HLG 320h-c2800 it is.
I am planning to set up later in the year, and am reading, reading, reading. I wish I had studied this hard in school...but then again, they weren't offering a subject I found this fascinating.
This will be my first grow, and I am determined to make it a good one, so I am availing myself of the experience and wisdom so generously shared by the experienced members of this site.
I thank you all.
Honest, my man, I am humbled and very honored. You really know your stuff. Thanks for the advice. So the HLG 320h-c2800 it is.
I am planning to set up later in the year, and am reading, reading, reading. I wish I had studied this hard in school...but then again, they weren't offering a subject I found this fascinating.
This will be my first grow, and I am determined to make it a good one, so I am availing myself of the experience and wisdom so generously shared by the experienced members of this site.
I thank you all.
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Growmau5
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Cheers brother, and welcome. You will find the answers you seek amongst these pages. Assuming the website is up, loloooo
Ps. There's dudes around here that know waaay more than me. They just don't make videos.
ttystikk
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Yep.A better comparison. So you think a 5 board would kick a Gavita? Believe me I am a QB fanatic. I want to be like the crazy and wild GoldenMau5. The dude has some bad ass QB fixtures.
Crazaer
Active Member
Pretty sure they mean @Budzbuddha
1KTrees
Member
That's about 100watts per board, 300w for the 3 QB and I believe about 52% eff. Good for about 8 to 9sqft. Imo