D.I.Y. LED component suppliers (US)

[Hydro]

Im curious to see where everyone is getting their LED components for DIY in the States. Couple of the places I went to last year are seemingly not doing anything anymore and are always out of stock, etc. If you have a link to share where to buy DIY LED components, this is the spot to post em and help the DIY LED community!

 

[Hotwired]

I'm curious too. I'm just "scared" to switch over. If I do switch, I'll do it for veg only at first and see how it goes. I'll watch this thread for ideas

 

[Boybelue]

I'm curious too. I'm just "scared" to switch over. If I do switch, I'll do it for veg only at first and see how it goes. I'll watch this thread for ideas

Me too! I just finished buying my crees for a build i started 2-3 yrs ago, lost interest and regained recently. Now the strips have me reading and searching everywhere! Where is everybody purchasing thier strips?

 

[Hydro]

Me too! I just finished buying my crees for a build i started 2-3 yrs ago, lost interest and regained recently. Now the strips have me reading and searching everywhere! Where is everybody purchasing thier strips?

Im still wanting to do more COB builds but am waiting to see if someone can point me in the right direction to get components like Citi 1212', BJB holders, 120-140mm HS (predrilled) etc.

 

[Hydro]

Im averaging about $0.90 per watt on my last build which is a 200W Citi 1212 build with Meanwell 185-1400B. Measures 20"x20" and is solid as a rock.

 

[The_Only_Windy]

We need a COB/LED for dummies thread because I want to switch over and possibly build my own but it seems overwhelming to begin

 

[Heisen]

It would be an awesome thread as a sticky so led guys could find the places to source parts and have some build examples.

 

[Spondylo Grow]

I've had good experience buying quantum boards through horticulturelightinggroup.com and drivers through digikey.com

2 ea qb324 on a Meanwell HLG-320H-C1400A.

 

[Heisen]

I've had good experience buying quantum boards through horticulturelightinggroup.com and drivers through digikey.com

2 ea qb324 on a Meanwell HLG-320H-C1400A.
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I hadn't used digikey. I been getting my drivers from rapidled

 

[Boybelue]

Yeah i just bought the rest of my crees and heatsinks from rapid

 

[Boybelue]

Are these the right citizens?

 

[Heisen]

66 dollars they can keep that bullshit. You can get 2 veros for that and be more efficient with more coverage.

 

[Boybelue]

66 dollars they can keep that bullshit. You can get 2 veros for that and be more efficient with more coverage.

2 veros over 5 citizens? Are the citizens that bad?

 

[Heisen]

2 veros over 5 citizens? Are the citizens that bad?

If that's a 5 pack than nevermind lol. I would take the 5

 

[Boybelue]

If that's a 5 pack than nevermind lol. I would take the 5

You had me worried for a minute! Lol

 

[Inf Flux]

Digikey and Arrow and other elec parts wholesalers are the way to go. That said, I get the appeal of a package deal.

 

[Boybelue]

Digikey and Arrow and other elec parts wholesalers are the way to go. That said, I get the appeal of a package deal.

I must be missing something (not being sarcastic) I looked on both sites and it wasnt cheap.

 

[Hydro]

If that's a 5 pack than nevermind lol. I would take the 5

Hell, Cobkits has gen 5 Citi 1212's still (not many color options) at like $8 each. I think the 80 cri are sold out but they carry the 90 cri. This is one of the places I mention that seems like they are just bleeding out remaining stock.

closeout: Citizen CLU048-1212 2700k 90CRI GEN5 – CobKits.com

cobkits.com

I did find a US supplier on Amazon months back that has Meanwell drivers relatively cheap (bought my 185-C1400B for $49 shipped). Had it in 24 hrs with Prime.

Amazon.com : MEAN WELL

 

[shimz]

Digikey, arrow, hlg, cobkits, ebay are all I've needed so far. Steve's LED's is still around.

 

[Boybelue]

Believe I paid $184.87 for six gen 6 1212 citi cobs, the 97 cri 3000k ones and a mean well 480 A model

Thanks for the link, I was gonna grab 4 more but they only have one in stock like the ones i picked up from ebay. But yeah 9 bucks plus shipping, if it aint to bad, is a better deal. I have 12 so far but would like to run 16 softer over a 4x4. What current you pushin yours at?