greenkush Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 After deciding to get rid of my one bar light I ventured onto building my own. Material: U-Connect steel frame 25mm + corner angles cut to 1.2m a piece. 10 * 31mm UChannels cut to equal sizes (even though i didnt at times) 20 * Bridge lux eb series gen 2 strips (you can go for more efficient lm301b strips or other samsung strips, these were dirt ship 8$ a strip) their lengths are 1.1m, you can opt for different strips or smaller lengths. 2 * LRS drivers 350 Watts 36v (I plan to change to HLG at some point, to bring them in line with the other HLG 600's I run). 1 * 25m Thermal adhesive tape. Cost cant really remember as i needed a few things like tools, strips and power supplies + customs came to around 4k (free shipping) UChannels were cut, and sprayed with hi resistant heat spray paint (you don't have to do this, I did it for fun, and to try hide the horrible scratches on the channel, I have no noticed any reduction in thermal conductivity), connect it bars were setup into a square shape as depicted below. JB Weld was used to secure the channels to the frame, I tried pratley rubbish and it did not work, this was allowed to cure and set for 24-36 hours. The strips were laid with the double sided adhesive thermal tape After curing, frame was resprayed with the high heat spray paint, I was going to sand down the joints on the epoxy but i got lazy, I was also going to grind down the edges, but decided one day... (most likely never). A strip was run on the test bench. Strips were laid on the frame. Test run of strips Another test run In its new home, running at 150 watts per side, total of 300+- in all, potential running of 700 (true wall watts) I still need to get some 3.4mm bolts and securely hold strips to the channels as I got some dirt underneath a few and noticed the adhesive coming loose. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 looks good and the plants seem to be loving it too 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreX Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Amazing what one can do at home with a little bit of research and some decent DIY experience, Best LED build iv ever seen... Shop bought or home made... Excellent work man! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsyCLown Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Looking great! Eager to see the bud grown under these lights! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Green Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Awesome good work 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ill_Evan Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer420 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Excellent work man, well done Sent from my CLT-L29 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkPharm Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 This light builds are what we need on this forum. It just highlights that you don't need to spend R10000 on a 300w LED's light. Thank you for this post. It inspired me. Sent from my VTR-L09 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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