Problem with qb 96

Discussion in 'Growing Marijuana Indoors' started by Alcooner1, Sep 29, 2019.

  1. Just purchased 2 of these September 10th 2019 used not even 2 weeks already one has the connector at board has broke off.
    Therefore no power
    I sent an email I'll call Hlg monday 20190928_180658-800x600.jpg 20190928_180421-600x800.jpg

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  2. Thinking of soldering my wires to the connector I only need about 2 weeks to finish my grow
    Just dont know if HLG wants me to send the board back
    Anyone ever had warranty issues with HLG?
    Tbone Shuffle would know but he is still MIA. I Still have not heard from him

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  3. What size wiring were you using?
    Did the connector break off while you were adjusting the lights?
    Were you using any sort of strain relief to ensure the wire wasn't putting pressure on the connector?
    I've seen a few pics of people using 16awg wire but with no strain relief and i always wonder how well the connectors would hold up if the boards or wires get moved around.

    Sorry to hear about that... Hope you're able to get it sorted.

    Have you posted this in the QB96 thread here to see if anyone has an easy fix or to see if they had any luck getting HLG to help out?
     
  4. Did you have a fan on the heat sink ?
    I would call horticulture Lighting Group
    I dealt with them yesterday on a order the box broke open and the screws were lost .
    It wasn't a problem ..
     
  5. 18 gauge solid wire there was no stress on it the little plastic gray cover that covers the connectors fell off my lights come on at 5:00 PM I checked them the one did not come on when I checked it it was off

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  6. Ok I'll call on Monday is there a number on their web site?

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  7. 865-770-1231
     
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  8. I would like to know what happens with HLG ..
    I advise allot of people to buy from them and that certain QB ..
     
  9. Likewise, I'm intetested to know how it goes down.
    I bought my "Elite 360" from a vendor because it was a bit cheaper than going direct but i was a bit worried about whether the extra money might be worth the customer service, direct with HLG.

    Let us know how you make out.
     
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  10. I will let you know

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  11. Ok everyone spoke to HLG warranty dept this morning and when I told him my name he said he was getting me a new 96 out today.
    He had gotten my email from the weekend.
    So good news for all of us


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  12. Nice! Score 2 points for HLG! :hello:
    Hopefully you get it in time to give your girls the full treatment for flower.
     
  13. Yes I pulled out the cheap boards to go with the 1 -96 that's going
    I made up some 16 gauge wires with heat shrink for plugs instead of 18 gauge and I'll try to solder the kne that's broken just dont want to screw it up totally
    After I finish this grow I'll put the 16 gauge wire on the other
    The 18 gauge solid is just to stiff

    Any other suggestions let me know
    I been wating 32 years until I retired 3 years ago not smoking so I like this growing for personal use
    So if anyone has suggestions for me and my growing let me know
    After 32 years not toking I deserve some good smoke
    Thanks 20190930_231736-600x800.jpg

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  14. Also while we are giving out thank kudos I have ordered seeds from Nirvana 2 different times this year
    First cash transaction went smooth
    I ordered again cash and it was lost or could not be found,
    I sent a picture of my postal reciept and they made good those recieved them last week
    So since I've got lights, gonna up grade my 2x4x6 foot box to a 3x3 6 tent I'll try some clones next spring
    Ok gonna take my old ass to bed
    Night all

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  15. HLG qb96 on sale even lower 74.00 per light


    QB96 Elite V2 Engine

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  16. Now I cleaned the board that had the broken connector up
    Did some soldering and board is working, now I need another heatsink HLG does not show you can purchase just heatsink and thermal pad ?
    Where would I be able to purchase one.
    I also ordered another qb 96 they are now only 74.00 cant go wrong
    Thanks

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  17. I have some doubts, I was wondering if a growth of 1.20x0.60x1h, would better support which qb without harming as plants and with quality lighting to produce good glues. For questions between qb 96, or 288 .obs or setup for two plants with a maximum height of 50 cm, you can branch well the same sides, since I have little height.
    sorry for the translation but I don't speak your language
     

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