Well thank you for your honesty. And the pic below is the specs of the current driver installed on my light.
Am wondering if this is a decent drive or if I need to replace it.
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What’s the grow light that you want to replace the driver on, and what’s the reason behind the replacement?
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Aglex K1000 it’s a 100w light, I know very little about lights, and bought this one that said LM281B that I assumed was the Samsung doide driver. If it is not I was wondering if I could replace the drive with a Samsung doide driver of 200W and if the light would push 200W true.
Am second guessing the knowledge I thought I had with lights
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Modifying the AGLEX K1000 LED grow light to increase its wattage by replacing the driver is not recommended and can be unsafe…
- Component Compatibility: The K1000 is engineered with specific LEDs and components designed to operate at 100W. Introducing a higher-wattage driver can exceed the electrical and thermal limits of these components, leading to potential overheating, reduced lifespan, or immediate failure.
- Thermal Management: The light’s heat dissipation system is tailored for its original power rating. Increasing the wattage without upgrading the cooling mechanism can result in inadequate heat management, posing safety risks and potentially damaging the unit.
- Warranty and Safety Concerns: Altering the light’s specifications by swapping the driver will void any existing warranties and may not comply with safety standards, increasing the risk of electrical hazards.
If you require a higher light output, it’s advisable to consider purchasing a grow light model that meets your needs without modification.
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Not a bad bit of advice. Thanks was just a thought an tryin to expand knowledge about the lights and the operating systems of them. I’ve been seeing posts about lights and people building them. Sry to impose on the thread
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Not at all my friend. There are light kits by hlg, where you assemble fixtures. There are DIY builds, again that comes back to @dbrn32 @Myfriendis410 and I believe @merlin44
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Lm281 and Lm301 are model numbers that are for surface mount diodes made by Samsung and have no reference to the led driver that powers them. On a light this size upgrading to even the very best led driver won’t make a large enough difference to justify the cost or the work of doing so.
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i have just seen an older post you made with a youtube video about DIY lights. is a thread alread made for it i couldent find one?
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Buddy, you’re in the right place 
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This one is long and messy, but a lot of diy light info
This one is kind of straight to the point example of a small light.
I’m a little out of touch with everything that’s currently available due to work and family life, but I can help you get a light together if need be.
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i am not rushing to do the light. i honestly want to build a great light for my 2x2x5 tent. i am also wanting to expand my knowledge on the LED lights so when i am better at training i can then apply it all to my big room i want to build.
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2x2 is pretty good to start in. Even if you want to get really fancy it will be relatively small light so not terribly expensive. If you have any specific questions feel free to reach out.
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im going to be honest, i am wanting to build a small but around 250-300w light, i liked the design the guy built on the youtube video, was the 2x2 design with 8 led strips, i honestly dont think i would need 8 i was thinking like maybe 5 would do.
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Depends on the strip used really. If you’re using good components 250-300 watts is too big for a 2x2. I would look closer to 150 watts or so.
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i understand what you are saying. maybe a rly strong 150w or 200w would be a nice build for that area 2x2?
just tired of the lying from light makers want to be sure of what i have an what i am getting from it
i wont mind having to keep light at the top of the tent i have fans to keep it cool, just want the best i can get for my money.
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ok so with what i have been looking up it would seem i want to start with
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Driver: HLG-120H-C700A :1=$60.95+tax/ 5: $58.08+ tax
Strips:BXEB-L0560Z-35E2000-C-B3 strips 22inch:10= $4.25+tax from flywing-tech.com
so 10=$42.50+tax
HOAOH Thermal Adhesive Tape, 25m x 10mm x 0.20mm Double Side Thermal Tapes Cooling Heatsink Pad Apply to LED, IGBT IC Chip Computer CPU GPU Modules MOS Tube :$6.99 amazon
this is what i have gotten to so far. if something dosent look right plz lmk asap, i am only buying 10 of the strips incase i want to make another light later or make this one bigger at some point.
from the looks of things the more of the drivers and strips the cheaper they get
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What do you plan to attach the EB strips to? I have attached them to aluminum plate.
About 700 watts (at the strips) for a 4X4 area.
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Exactly the same thing you have just in a 2x2 framing.
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Obviously not same watts, just design the same.
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LOL I knew that. 700 watts of EB strips won’t fit in a 2X2.
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So far with what I’ve found am I on the right track for a decent 150-200w light?.
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