Atreum VELA 320W & 240W Review: Power, Temperature & PPFD Measurements for 2 Badass 2x4 Lights

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The Vela 240W kit and 320W kit are 2 solid options for a 2x4 space and can be scaled up to suit larger areas. In this video, I assemble both kits and run them through my automated PPFD measurement machine. Thanks to Atreum for sending these kits for testing, free of charge. **LINK TO GIVEAWAY ENTRY AND RULES**: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...
0:00 Intro
1:40 Assembling the Vela 240W Kit
8:04 Assembling the Vela 320W Kit (spoiler alert - it's the same, so this is super quick)
10:10 Temperature and AC power draw testing
10:36 PPFD measurement results (grow light output test)

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@almostcompost2285 3 жыл бұрын

That testing rig you put together is so slick!! By the way, I (and most everyone watching) want to see your channel grow, so don't apologize for telling people to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for the KZfaq algorithm!

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks compost! I appreciate your support :D

@alwaysbakedneverfried 3 жыл бұрын

First & foremost I want to say thank you for putting out the guide to HLG Meanwell Drivers! I'm a novice and you made it so easy to understand. I found your channel after I bought a Atreum ARA-20 light kit, then I saw this Atreum review & hoping that you would show you set up the driver. With that being said, in Pt 4 of your meanwell guide, you explained how you set yours up. I'm completely stuck on how to get/set my desired current from the electrical characteristics of the ARA-20 light bar & there are 3 total. Your knowledge & help has been & will be greatly appreciated.

@digitald5851 3 жыл бұрын

How can anyone thumbs down this? Great video and killer setup!

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, dig. Thumbs down are just part of the experience.

@Diranar851 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe someone not from the US or Can...

@lifethroughthelense94 3 жыл бұрын

These numbers and uniformity are insane for the hanging height and wattage, I simply have to try some out. Looking at the design I was not expecting uniformity quite that good with such a large gap between boards but they have clearly figured out a way to distribute that typical LED hot spot very well with that configuration.

@agneeshbanerjee 3 жыл бұрын

I've been sold on these lights right since the day I first saw this review! Not seen this kind is uniformity of spread anywhere else. These are gonna be my first lights for sure 🙂

@stephenneal739 3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s been awhile since you’ve done a vid. Those lights are awesome. Love the new machine too!

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks! I'm doing my damndest to keep the gap to no more than 2 weeks between posts.

@Editnamehere 3 жыл бұрын

As always amazing video. Do you know any place to buy the quantum boards without the diodes? I want to choose my own led diodes and put them on the board.

@snava360z334 3 жыл бұрын

The Par test machine is awesome .

@chriscamarata2564 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I actually purchased one of these a few months ago after watching this video. I got the 320W version and my plants are loving it. I have a question though: when shipped, one of the plastic bits that attaches the wires to the quantum boards over the top was broken but the light works so I didnt think anything of it. I just now noticed that the middle quantum board is dimmer than the other 2 by probably 25%. Is this intentional or should I talk to their support team?

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

They should all be equal brightness - something must be wrong. I'd get in touch.

@e-man1083 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty nice Giveaway!! Cheers nice video and god bless you for your automated video!! Best geek grower video ever for what y know!!

@lzhkinoy3886 3 жыл бұрын

Love this channel

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

This channel loves you too.

@2511jeremy 3 жыл бұрын

I subbed after the build video on this cnc test system

@sativologycannabischannel8051 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan, could you help me find a link online where I could purchase a DC extension cord with black jacket for an HLG 300L and HLG 600R? I can only find red and black wires online without the black jacket. Also do you know what size waterproof junction connectors I need for both lights? Trying to extend the driver out of the tent.

@sativologycannabischannel8051 3 жыл бұрын

I found a couple options, do you know the gauge, the volts and the connector size?

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like giving too much advice on custom electrical stuff like this because I don't want to risk making a mistake and having things go south for whoever's doing the work. What you'd need to do is figure out how much DC current is passing through the wire and size your new wire to accommodate it. This could be done with a multimeter or by looking at the driver data sheet. Keep the cable as short as you can so voltage drop doesn't become a problem. This can also be mitigated by using thicker cable. A common waterproof connector for this is the LLT-L20.

@sativologycannabischannel8051 3 жыл бұрын

@@LEDGardener Understood fully and thank you for reply. I did find the cable I wanted. Ill probably go with 18 AWG and I'll keep it as short as possible.

@Diranar851 3 жыл бұрын

I like your automated Par test Robot :)

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

"What is my purpose?" - "You measure PPFD" "...oh my god"

@jsargen1 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome testing and PAR maps, as expected w/ your setup :) I'm not on Instagram so no giveaway for me (sniff) :/

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Well shucks.

@jonnyc2.047 2 жыл бұрын

can i sand u linkes from amazon of lights i light to buy an u tell me what think yah or nay it cheep an its goot uv an ir an samsung chips drver 2 boreads sinke an its 120 cash sir mean well drver

@liquidambar3688 3 жыл бұрын

I do like how the wires and connections are covered, that should be standard on these kits I think

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Gives it something nice to stand on when you turn it over as well.

@quiglag 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know what these connectors are called?

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

@@quiglag jnicon.en.alibaba.com/productgrouplist-805552532-2/Screw_Terminal_Connectors.html?filter=null

@quiglag 3 жыл бұрын

@@LEDGardener Thanks

@perrenfederico 3 жыл бұрын

they advertise osram reds but the boards are clearly marked as cree xpe 2 reds. wich is a far less eficcient diode. wich also begs the question, are the "samsung" diodes really samsung at all? because if you pause on the correct time, you can see the "gold wires" inside the white diodes, a telltale that those are not original samsung diodes.

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Editing my comment for clarity: I had asked Atreum for clarification on this as well and they confirmed the reds are Osram - there was a design change that never got corrected on the PCB labelling apparently.

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Hi-res of HLG QB648: i.imgur.com/yUxOoQB.jpg Hi-res of Atreum board: i.imgur.com/maEn6Yk.jpg Looks legit to me.

@anothaeasywin 3 жыл бұрын

Made my own light wish i knew what my ppfd was because it burns my leaves 18 inches smh

@jonnyc2.047 2 жыл бұрын

sir i am a small youtuber i just had my mom dit do u have a led borad i can run my hlg old lm chips are on it older no reds but i have drver no borad sir i am asking for help i dont have heat sinke i can think of somthing i dun it befor i am a clu48 1212 or vero 29 user pleeee help me i live in usa an i will pay u for shiping evin if u can hel;p me out sir i need a small light 2ft buy 2 or 2.5buy.2.5ft i need a light pleez for dir i lost it all i have ptsd ocd an a,d,d so any help will go fare whith me sir

@KennethElstonBAK 3 жыл бұрын

Vid Quote: "I can't believe that I am one of those people say that ...." HAHA!!! You took the blue pill didn't you? HAHA!!!

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an entirely different person now. My wife barely recognizes me after uttering that line.

@shortridgeE2023 3 жыл бұрын

no more entries, that suuuucks

@nathantron 3 жыл бұрын

You should post all of your data graphs and charts on reddit r/dataisbeautiful they will worship you.

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I think they would crucify me instead. It's a buttload of data but I'm terrible at making it look pretty.

@carlosvega9022 3 жыл бұрын

UGHHHH. I don't use instagram lol

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry dude, it'd be pretty quick to set an account just for an entry though. Your odds will be pretty damn good at this point for a small effort!

@carlosvega9022 3 жыл бұрын

@@LEDGardener you’re right. I’m not sure if someone with no followers would be the ideal winner but maybe I’ll get into it

@wujekchaos9856 3 жыл бұрын

Hi.

@Grow_2_Blow 3 жыл бұрын

Damn I see that I'm late did anyone get lucky???

@LEDGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry it took awhile to coordinate with Atreum and get the winners. Stay tuned though I have a pile of lights here that I’m giving away. A couple for a 5x5, one for a 4x4, a couple more for a 2x2.

@Grow_2_Blow 3 жыл бұрын

@@LEDGardener I subbed because it's awesome seeing giveaways, you bbn know even if someone does the smallest thing for a person it feels great, hopefully I can get lucky because I'll be around for sure.