DIY LED with Strips Method

tony2k · Oct 12, 2021

Hi guys, I've been scouring the net for information and I apologize in advance in case this has been covered already.

I'm building an 8x8 grow tent, hydroponic with c02 enhancement and it will probably be a vegetative and flowering tent. (I'm guessing I need full spectrum?)

I'm going to grow 4 plants only and I wanted to build a light for each of them.

I'm inspired by a video I saw on youtube,

He's building with these parts:

Boards(PLC Photo Boost) https://www.pacificlightconcepts.com/product/photo-boost-strip-light-engine/
Heatsinks (PLC 46") https://www.pacificlightconcepts.com/product/46-photo-boost-heatsink/
Driver(2 HLG320h-c1400b) https://octopart.com/search?q=hlg320h-c1400b&start=0
Frame 40"-48" https://www.tnutz.com/product/ex-1030-black/
Dimmer (100K ohm)

I would like to build a light very similar to this and I would love any suggestions on the latest LED strips and drivers/configurations for the highest efficacy and efficiency.

I've been reading a lot about achieving 30w per square foot, but more is desired when adding c02, which is what I wish to do.

Any help and guidance will be much appreciated, thank you very much.