Watch the buds on the hashberry plant growing under the stealth led grow light.
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Hydrofarm JSV4 4-Foot Jump Start T5 Grow Light System
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- Light system for starting seeds, propagating cuttings, and growing indoor flowers and houseplants
- Feather-touch height-adjustment mechanism raises or lowers fixture easily; energy efficient
- Premium-quality UL/CSA-listed fluorescent fixture with wide reflector provides maximum coverage
- T5 high output grow light fixture and bulb. 6' grounded cord with on/off switch
- Measures approximately 50 by 18-1/2 by 30 inches; full 1-year warranty
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Which Types of Hydroponic Grow Lights Do You Need?
If you are setting a hydroponic plant growing setup inside your home, there are many different pieces to making sure you are successful. One of the most important is picking the proper hydroponic grow lights for the setup. There are some standard ones that every setup should have, as well as specialised lights for certain types of plants. With the money invested in the rest of the equipment, it makes no sense to not do the research and invest in the correct lights for your hydroponic setup.
Fluorescent Lighting
Most hydroponic setups will include these as overhead lighting for the room the hydroponic growing is happening in. On top of this, they are an excellent light choice for starting new plants. They can provide enough light and use a fraction of the electricity of other options when placed within 12 inches of the plant. Long plants will not have enough light near the bottom of the plant for this to be effective. There are many fluorescent options that are able to produce a balanced light similar to that of the sun as well.
HID Lights
There are two different types of HID, or high intensity discharge lights, available today. They work using different technologies, but both are needed for specific parts of the plant growth cycle because of the type of light they produce. The HPS, or high-pressure sodium technology, is often used in streetlights and produces a yellow light. This light is full of orange and red colour light waves that help encourage growth and flowering or budding of the plant. They are excellent to start plants with and also to encourage them to start producing flowers or food. For the phase in between, the MH, or metal halide, technology of hydroponic grow lights is best. The light produced is most similar to the sunlight during the summer and during its most intense time. The blue light waves produced by the MH light encourage the plant to grow outwards and fill in, creating a filled out plant that will produce more flowers or produce when asked to do so.
Incandescent Bulbs
While there are some incandescent bulbs designed to produce proper light for hydroponic setups, they are overall inefficient, even if they produce the right type of light. Their production of light compared to the amount of power used, makes them the last choice for most home gardeners. They do offer advantages; the most notable is not requiring a ballast, so wiring up a set of incandescent bulbs is much simpler than florescent or HID bulbs that require a ballast to convert the wall current into something the bulb can use. They are cheaper as well but require much more frequent bulb changes. The florescent and HID bulbs both will last between ten thousand and eighteen thousand hours before needing to be replaced, whereas the typical incandescent will only last one hundred to one thousand hours before needing to be replaced. The typical hydroponic setup will use a few incandescent bulbs simply to help supplement the lighting without the cost of adding an extra HID bulb.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Hydroponics LED Grow Lights - Is Our Dissatisfaction Our Own Fault?
We all grew up in Hydroponics using HID grow lights, even though we know the heat and high cost disadvantages. And, to be honest, the technology of LED Grow Lights years ago was not very good or effective for growing Hydroponics plants.
Technology for LED grow lights has improved, and manufacturers have improved the quality and spectrum. So why are so many of us still unhappy with the results, or still afraid to install LEDs as our Hydroponic lighting system?
We have all learned how to maintain Hydroponics plants grown under intense HID lights, what to do about the heat output, plant nutrients, and watering cycles. Why should anything change?
There are two big differences between HID and LED grow lights for Hydroponic lighting; the heat output and the "viewed" light intensity. There is relatively no heat output from an LED grow light, and the light intensity is based on Hydroponics plant requirements, not what our human eye perceives.
Heat from HID grow lights in an indoor grow room affects plant nutrients and watering cycles, just as if your Hydroponics plants were growing outdoors in the hot sun. Take away the heat, and plants do not need as much watering or plant nutrients.
But have you changed your routine after installing LED grow lights? Many customers I have talked to did not, and they lost their plants. When you purchase LED lights, you need to go back to square one using your Hydroponic meters for moisture and plant nutrients strength. You cannot keep the same routine and schedule; you will lose your Hydroponics plants from over-watering or overfeeding.
Over-watering will slow root development or cause root rot, stunt plant growth, and cause plant nutrient uptake issues. Check to see if the soil is drying out before watering again. Use porous grow medium, which will allow more oxygen to reach roots, increase plant metabolism and growth, and will help avoid over-watering problems.
Plant nutrients also must be adjusted in order to not over fertilize, which can also be deadly to Hydroponics plants. Start with a smaller amount of plant nutrients, around half of the amount recommended by the manufacturer. Keep a close eye on the growth pattern and color of your Hydroponics plants and adjust the plant nutrients until the growth rate and color are normal. It is absolutely a pleasant benefit to save money on water and plant nutrient costs also.
Light intensity from an LED grow light is a big difference also. LEDs do not give off a bright light glare like HIDs and electric lights have, which does not mean they are not good for your Hydroponics plants. The spectrum provided for the Hydroponics plants is, again, more like growing your plants outdoors in soil and sun. The plants will grow a little slower, which will take more patience. However, since the spectrum provided by LED lights is more specific to your Hydroponics plants needs, they will absorb the light they require and grow healthier.
Most manufacturing specs show an allowable height of 6' to hang your LED grow lights from your plants. The proper height for maximum benefits when growing tall Hydroponics plants should not exceed around 3'. If you keep your plants pruned and cropped, the light intensity will be strong enough to cover the plant canopy from top to bottom for 5' Hydroponics plants, which is what we all strive for.
If you feel more comfortable with a transition while you convert from HIDs to LEDs, you can experiment with your Hydroponic lighting until you achieve the exact results you are looking for. Use your HID lights for a few hours each day, then use your LED lights for about 10 hours a day. The money you save will still be close to 50%, your HID bulbs will last longer, and your Hydroponics plants will receive the spectrum advantages from LED grow lights. There are also some experiments being conducted, with some initial success, with running the LED grow lights for 24 hours a day, and seeing up to 40% more growth. The Hydroponics plants did not seem to be affected without the day/night cycles.
Give LED grow lights a chance. Get to know their quirks and capabilities, just like we had to do with HID grow lights. Change your Hydroponic lighting to LEDs or a combination of both, change your plant maintenance habits, and save that money every month. With proper installation and plant maintenance, you will become a believer in LED grow lights!
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