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I read that PAR matters more than actual wattage. If that's the case it makes sense as the ViparSpectra models are rated with a PAR equivalent to their wattage equivalency and have been tested accurately. The 400w model is ~400 PAR. By all accounts the King Plus LEDs are nowhere near their rated capacity ... In fact I cannot even find data on it. Decided I'm sending all 3 back to amazon and purchasing four 600w ViparSpectra units with the PAR rated at ~600 each. This is with the light at 24". Should give me the equivalency of 75w/sqft in my 4x8 enclosure.
Thoughts?
I know the Advanced Platinum series P450 would be a solid choice if budget allowed too
How long?The 4.850 ones are the best price. So just get those and run them longer
Additionally how do I seal with heat dissipation using a fan on a four foot long heatsink?How long?
Is that passively cooled or will I need to add fans? How many fans per heat sink?Personally, I'd run 4 100w Vero29's on a 36" heatsink. and run either 4 or 5 of them in the tent. 4 of them puts you exactly at 50w per sq ft. 5 would put you at 62.5
I don't see a need to go over 50 sq/ft personally.
Would put you at 3.5lbs+
Also, what driver would you use with that setup? It looks significantly cheaper than my last idea.Is that passively cooled or will I need to add fans? How many fans per heat sink?
Great. Thanks for all of your expertise. Last question: Can I mix two Vero29 x 3000k and 2 x 3500k on the same driver, granted they have the same exact specs otherwise?Most people will run it passively cooled, but you could add fans if you really wanted. As far as the drivers, that's where I'm not as much help.
I will say I'd definitely opt for a meanwell drivers for sure. And Wago connectors. Will make everything solderless.
I would think you'd want to run a HLG-320H series or something similar as far as the driver. Again, I'd double check that with someone that knows more than I do.
Again, his videos are long but growmau5 on youtube should have videos that can get you from start to finish
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