Hello everyone! My first post here. I joined mainly to learn more about SolStrips. At first I was thinking of getting the SolSheetX, but after giving it some thought, perhaps I would be better off getting several SolStix and putting them together myself. I already got some helpful feedback from Baudelaire, but I still have a few more questions, and I figured, if I ask here it may be helpful for others to see the replies.
I have a growspace of just under 3x3 ft (and I would eventually like to expand it a bit to a full 3x3). I was thinking of getting 7 SolStix and running them at 40 watt each. Since the flowering cycle takes a bit more priority in my setup, I thought I would get 4x3500K and 3x2700K. I hope this would improve the yield, but more importantly, the quality of my medicine. Do you think this is a good idea, or should I just stick to 7x3500K?
I see from the photos that the SolStix do not come with wires. What kind of wire should I use and is it difficult to assemble the system? I have virtually zero experience with how electronics work. The only relevant tools I have are a screwdriver and crimping tool for fixing the ends of wires. As far as I can tell, there would be no soldering or drilling involved, is this correct?
I was also wondering about the MeanWell driver. I presume that for 7 SolStrips running at 40watt each I would need to deliver 280 watt, so the appropriate driver would be 320 watt model, since the 240 watt one would not be enough (right?). So I would use the 320watt driver, dimmed down a bit? Baudelaire said the driver can be dimmed down as far as 50%, so I guess the lowest wattage the 320 driver will run at is 160 watt (about 23 watt per strip in my setup)? I know these are probably dumb questions, but like I said I don"t really know anything about electronics.
That"s all I could think of for now. Thanks so much for any feedback!