Any cob experts?

[SoLowDoughLow]

Was just wondering if anyone could give some advice... I want to spread a few cobs through my tent to go with my quantum boards. It looks like it will be cheaper to buy a kit than buying single cobs. I'm looking at this for now...

CXB3590 2' x 2' LED Grow Kit

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www.rapidled.com

There are 3 cobs running off of one driver. My question is will it be possible to split those up and run them all off the same driver still? Will I just need some extra wire? Is there anything else I should be aware of?

 

[Sc006]

I'm not a "expert" but with that driver in the kit they have to be wired in series. I would think they would be a pain in the ass if they were spread apart.

 

[Buddha61]

Not an expert by any means either, but as @Sc006 points out, they are going to be wired in series, so depending on how far you spread them out, just will need to run longer wire. Unless you have frame to run the wire along, you will be stuck with wires going from cob to cob in free air if you just split them apart.

 

[SoLowDoughLow]

Ok, I gotcha. Maybe I would be better off in the long run just buying the single cobs that they sell

 

[Artisan_tek]

Ok, I gotcha. Maybe I would be better off in the long run just buying the single cobs that they sell

thats what i ended up doing.

i love my cobs. Dont underestimate them like i did. there a strong light.

i have 1 cob in my 2x2 veging 4 plants right now. I keep mine 25-30inches away from the tops


-CREE XLAMP CXB3590
-Meanwell HBG-60 Driver
-3500k

 

[TerpyTyrone]

Why not build a light using there design. Just copy it. Ya dig?

thats what i ended up doing.

i love my cobs. Dont underestimate them like i did. there a strong light.

i have 1 cob in my 2x2 veging 4 plants right now. I keep mine 25-30inches away from the tops


-CREE XLAMP CXB3590
-Meanwell HBG-60 Driver
-3500k

60 watts over a 2x2?
That driver u mention is only 19$ wow. 1400mA max. Very cool.

 

[Artisan_tek]

Why not build a light using there design. Just copy it. Ya dig?

60 watts over a 2x2?
That driver u mention is only 19$ wow. 1400mA max. Very cool.

60 on the driver but I think it only pulls 54 watts from the wall.

Probably more of a 1.5 x 1.5 footprint. Was going to go with the 100w but I’m trying to keep my watts as low as possible to make sure there’s enough left for the ac

So far they seem to be doing great. I mentioned in another thread when I moved them u could tell the difference in spectrum over night. They started eating more and bushing out.

 

[SoLowDoughLow]

I'm thinking for now, I may go with 2 of these kits, make my own frame to incorporate my quantum boards and try to get a cob in each corner of the tent. What y'all think?

 

[TerpyTyrone]

I'm thinking for now, I may go with 2 of these kits, make my own frame to incorporate my quantum boards and try to get a cob in each corner of the tent. What y'all think?View attachment 59596

Quando mucho?

 

[SoLowDoughLow]

Quando mucho?

That kit was $225, but I actually decided to go with just getting the individual parts, because I didn't need the frame as I'm going to make my own. So, with their 10% new customer discount, I got 4 cobs running off of 2 drivers for $350. Probably got ripped off or something , I dunno what the prices should be and didn't really shop around much. But it was quick and easy

 

[TerpyTyrone]

That kit was $225, but I actually decided to go with just getting the individual parts, because I didn't need the frame as I'm going to make my own. So, with their 10% new customer discount, I got 4 cobs running off of 2 drivers for $350. Probably got ripped off or something , I dunno what the prices should be and didn't really shop around much. But it was quick and easy

Its All about the cost of MY time. I'm with ya!!
I wish there was 2 of me!
The cobs can get a little,pricey when u take into account the heatsink, lenses, frames.
Not to mention the drivers and cobs themselves being compatible. Its an ordeal for sure!

 

[Sc006]

Heatsinks what kills ya. I built one with three luminas cobs. Thinking this is pretty cheap until I got to the heatsinks lol. The meanwell lrs- drivers are slot cheaper. If you don't mind that is not water and dust proof.

 

[yougrowyourway]

That kit was $225, but I actually decided to go with just getting the individual parts, because I didn't need the frame as I'm going to make my own. So, with their 10% new customer discount, I got 4 cobs running off of 2 drivers for $350. Probably got ripped off or something , I dunno what the prices should be and didn't really shop around much. But it was quick and easy

rapid is nice you did real good buying individual parts.
i like timber but for diying and parts i prefer rapid
im getting 3 timber daises...if i dont feel like building them myself...cant wait to see these come together.