DIY LED or Retail LED?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by REALSTYLES, Dec 18, 2014.

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  1. #1 REALSTYLES, Dec 18, 2014
    I'm about to make a Veg and a Flower light. What I'll be using is the Cree 3590 3000k for Flower and 5000k for Veg. I have already Purchased some great Lights from Mars Hydro but I need to know if it's better to build or buy. Already received 8 of out my 12 COB's. I also ordered 10 Mean Well drivers a 700ma for efficiency. Ordered heat sinks form Heatsinksusa.com. I still have to order some fans and drivers for the fans and wait for everything to get here.

     
  2. #2 digimidgi, Dec 19, 2014
    Hey, I'm no expert but i think you already know the answer to your questions:)
    You've bought possibly the best LED's on the market at present. Those Cree COB's are mighty powerful.
    And Meanwell are some of the best driver's too.
    I hope you know what you're doing with the electronics though!
     
  3. #3 digimidgi, Dec 19, 2014
    Sorry, i think the answer is.. If you have enough knowledge to build your own safely then DIY Cree cobs are the way to go.
    But if you have loads of money and less electronic skills then buy Area51, AdvancedLED, ApacheTech or PlantPhotonics.
    Goodluck!
     
  4. #4 REALSTYLES, Dec 20, 2014
    Yes I do, you must not have skills for that comment.
     
    The Mars 2 I have kicks fucking ass
     
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    The one I'm gonna build will be even better.
     
  5. #5 REALSTYLES, Dec 20, 2014
    Btw I received most of my supplies today and Monday I should have my heat sinks and the rest of my CXA3590's
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    Fucking fans are huge
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  6. #6 cmgreenonetwo, Dec 20, 2014
    Beautiful plants
     
  7. #7 B-Real206, Dec 20, 2014
    I look forward to seeing the result.
     
  8. #8 rain dancer, Dec 20, 2014
    Watchin this
     
  9. #9 Head Chef, Dec 20, 2014
    Me too man!


    Chef.
     
  10. #10 DallasDrone, Dec 21, 2014
    I'm surprised this hasn't been a topic around these parts yet, I'm so interested to see what you find. DIY is always on the mind... 
     
  11. #11 B-Real206, Dec 21, 2014
    I wouldn't mind doing something like this I just don't feel comfortable enough with it I don't want to leave and then come back to a burned down house 😢 but very interested none the less.
     
  12. #12 REALSTYLES, Dec 21, 2014
    Yesterday I received my last 4 CXA3590's all I'm waiting for is my heat sinks and these
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    So I don't have to use Thermal adhesive just in case I want to change the COB's
     
  13. #13 B-Real206, Dec 21, 2014
    Can't wait hopefully they come before Christmas 🙏
     
  14. #14 m0ngoos, Dec 22, 2014
  15. #15 Team Imp, Dec 23, 2014
    Where did you purchase your cobs if you dont mind?
     
  16. #16 REALSTYLES, Dec 25, 2014
    Received my Ideal COB holders just waiting on my heat sinks and Happy holidays.
     
  17. #17 REALSTYLES, Dec 25, 2014
    I know Greengenes from RIU

    Digi-Key.com
     
  18. #18 REALSTYLES, Dec 27, 2014
    Yeah baby!!!!! I got my heat sinks
     
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    They're 7.28" wide and 24" long for 6 COB's
     
  19. #19 B-Real206, Dec 27, 2014
    Stoked!
     
  20. #20 Team Imp, Dec 27, 2014
    Ty Ty been interested in something like this for a long time. Time to pitch the Cfls and try something new!
     
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