Vipraspectra 300 reflector series conversion to Cobs

[Armdog]

I have 2 of these Vipraspectra 300 reflector series lights that were bought when I first was thinking about growing. I have never used these lights as I have quantum boards and was wanting some input from you guys as to what is the best option to convert these into something usable for a flowing tent. There is one driver in the light which is 140 to 180 volts and 660 to 690 ma. It also has a 12v fan. I got some pictures.

 

[Armdog]

I have 2 of these Vipraspectra 300 reflector series lights that were bought when I first was thinking about growing. I have never used these lights as I have quantum boards and was wanting some input from you guys as to what is the best option to convert these into something usable for a flowing tent. There is one driver in the light which is 140 to 180 volts and 660 to 690 ma. It also has a 12v fan. I got some pictures.

I am using this in a 2x2 for breeding

 

[Armdog]

From your info it's a CC driver.
You'd have to run 5 of any of these cobs on this link. Least if it kept the selections I made it will be right.

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I chose 3500k since you said breeding. 3500 is an awesome cradle to grave spectrum. It's what I'd use if it was me. Specifically the 97 cri one here.
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5 x 34v= 170v total. In V range of driver.
And it maxes out at 920 ma, so mid 600ma is great.
They'd be wired in series.
But why not just use em as is if theyre brand new and ready to go as is?

These light have very little red spectrum. Rapid led had clu048 -1212 for $12 each. Was thinking on 4 cobs with 8 to 10 photo reds.

 

[Armdog]

From your info it's a CC driver.
You'd have to run 5 of any of these cobs on this link. Least if it kept the selections I made it will be right.

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I chose 3500k since you said breeding. 3500 is an awesome cradle to grave spectrum. It's what I'd use if it was me. Specifically the 97 cri one here.
View attachment 29196
5 x 34v= 170v total. In V range of driver.
And it maxes out at 920 ma, so mid 600ma is great.
They'd be wired in series.
But why not just use em as is if theyre brand new and ready to go as is?

Going your way but with 4 cobs ,8 photo reds,1 UV and 1 IR. That's makes 162 volts. I'll take a picture when done. Thx

 

[Armdog]

Going your way but with 4 cobs ,8 photo reds,1 UV and 1 IR. That's makes 162 volts. I'll take a picture when done. Thx

Forgot to add in the 12 volt fan so now I'm at 174 volts. Looks like it will work. Thanks for your help @Jesselikes2Grow.

 

[yougrowyourway]

Curious to see this go down. May have to take a page out of your book with this one.

 

[Armdog]

Curious to see this go down. May have to take a page out of your book with this one.

These were cheap lights just laying around. Worth a try.

 

[Armdog]

Curious to see this go down. May have to take a page out of your book with this one.

Hell that site the cobs were like $2.50 a piece so I got 10 due to the $15.00 shipping. Got enough to do both. Another 25.00 per light for the additional LED's and I golden. Now I just need to brush up on the soldering skills.

 

[yougrowyourway]

Hell that site the cobs were like $2.50 a piece so I got 10 due to the $15.00 shipping. Got enough to do both. Another 25.00 per light for the additional LED's and I golden. Now I just need to brush up on the soldering skills.

Step by step tutorial please.

 

[Armdog]

Step by step tutorial please.

When it all gets here you got it. There are a bunch of these out there that could be made to produce some product.

 

[yougrowyourway]

These were cheap lights just laying around. Worth a try.

Ive got three r300s. Lol wouldn't mind a fun side project that will save me money on future endeavors.

 

[Armdog]

Ive got three r300s. Lol wouldn't mind a fun side project that will save me money on future endeavors.

Just open one up and see what voltage range and milliamp the driver or drivers are and go from there. I'm hearing some have 2 drivers. I like that mine had one , due to it was easier to match up the voltage.

 

[Armdog]

Just open one up and see what voltage range and milliamp the driver or drivers are and go from there. I'm hearing some have 2 drivers. I like that mine had one , due to it was easier to match up the voltage.

Don't forget to add the fan voltage unless it is on its own driver.

 

[Armdog]

From your info it's a CC driver.
You'd have to run 5 of any of these cobs on this link. Least if it kept the selections I made it will be right.

LED COBs from CDI LED

Order LED COBs from CDI LED

led.cdiweb.com

I chose 3500k since you said breeding. 3500 is an awesome cradle to grave spectrum. It's what I'd use if it was me. Specifically the 97 cri one here.
View attachment 29196
5 x 34v= 170v total. In V range of driver.
And it maxes out at 920 ma, so mid 600ma is great.
They'd be wired in series.
But why not just use em as is if theyre brand new and ready to go as is?

Ordered those cobs but did not notice they had 0 in stock. Haven't heard from them yet. If they don't have them got another choice?

 

[Armdog]

I'd send an email and see how long order time is, or change to a different K maybe.

Got a e-mail yesterday and it said it would dock on the 15th. I'm assuming that means arriving here , it said shipped on there invoice.

 

[Armdog]

Got a e-mail yesterday and it said it would dock on the 15th. I'm assuming that means arriving here , it said shipped on there invoice.

Well I tore into one light today. The board is not removable from the aluminum. Luckily I have a buddy that owns a sheet metal business and he is making me 2 -12" x 7 1/4" - 1/16" to 1/4" thick out of aluminum or stainless steel for free. The original piece was 1/16" thick. Haven't got the parts yet, should have em by Friday.

 

[Armdog]

I'd send an email and see how long order time is, or change to a different K maybe.

Well I tore into one light today. The board is not removable from the aluminum. Luckily I have a buddy that owns a sheet metal business and he is making me 2 -12" x 7 1/4" - 1/16" to 1/4" thick out of aluminum or stainless steel for free. The original piece was 1/16" thick. Haven't got the parts yet, should have em by Friday.

 

[Armdog]

I'd send an email and see how long order time is, or change to a different K maybe.

I guess I'll have to go with the 90 cri , CLU028-1204C4-353H5M3-F1 - 3500K

 

[Armdog]

I'd send an email and see how long order time is, or change to a different K maybe.

Here is the one I got:

CLU028-1204C4-353H5M3-F1 Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd LED COB|CDIWEB

Order CLU028-1204C4-353H5M3-F1 Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd at Component Distributors. View pricing, stock, datasheets, order online, request a quote or submit a technical inquiry.

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[Armdog]

Here is the one I got:

CLU028-1204C4-353H5M3-F1 Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd LED COB|CDIWEB

Order CLU028-1204C4-353H5M3-F1 Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd at Component Distributors. View pricing, stock, datasheets, order online, request a quote or submit a technical inquiry.

www.cdiweb.com

$2.80 a piece. Now that is cheap