Hydroponic Lighting

IT IS THE LIGHTING THAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FOR THE BEGINER IN HYDROPONICS.  YOU NEED LIGHT THAT ALLOWS PLANTS TO THINK THEY ARE OUTSIDE.  THE LIGHT HAS TO BE STRONG ENOUGH TO GIVE THE PLANT THE INTENSITY OF LIGHT IT WOULD GET OUTSIDE FROM THE SUN. 

WE HAVE NOT INCLUDED ANY HIGH INTENSITY LIGHTING SYSTEMS THAT HAVE BEEN THE COMMON LIGHT SOURCE FOR 50 YEARS.   THE LED SYSTEMS ARE NEW IN JUST THE LAST DECADE.  THEY ARE PROVING TO BE VERY GOOD GROWING LIGHTS AND DO NOT PRODUCE ANY HEAT AND DON'T USE MUCH ELECTRICITY. 

225 LED Quad Band Red, Blue, Orange and White Full Spectrum Hydroponic Plant Grow Light, 2501QUAD

by LED Wholesalers

  • Solid state, Cooler running, High efficiency, Wide angle, Quad Band full spectrum plant lighting
  • 96 Red light LEDs: 640nm, 60 Blue light LEDs: 465nm, 56 Orange Light LED: 620 n 24 White Light LED: 8000K
  • Recommended coverage: one panel per sq. ft
  • Power: 13.8 Watts, Input Voltage 120 Volt

BENIFITS: This panel has no ballasts to burn out like other plant lights. It does not run hot, just warm. You will not experience unsightly brown burned leaves when they accidentally touch the LEDs. This is common with most other lights that get very hot. This more controlled running temperature reduces the need to water so often and keeps rooms with plants from getting uncomfortably hot in the summer months requiring additional air conditioning. Extreme energy efficiency permits this new LED panel to pay for itself many times over each year in electricity savings. It saves 50% to 90% in energy consumptioncompared to incandescent bulbs or fluorescent tubes. Wide angle projection insures uniform leaf coverage. Scientifically calculated even blending of red, blue, Orange and White LEDs eliminates the time consuming task of repositioning separate colored lights back and forth trying to achieve uniform exposure. 14 to 16 hours per day is all that is necessary for maximum plant health with this wave blended lighting system. This allows distances 2-4" and less between the LEDs and the plants accelerating photosynthesis. Red and blue wavelengths are for growing and flowering of plants. The purity of the LED generated light lengthens flowering periods. These LEDs turn on instantly and can be turned on by hand each day or work well with all standard lamp timers. The design of this new all in one Full Spectrum plant lighting panel allows maximum level photosynthesis food production, growth and flowering all in one. It is the new Full Spectrum system providing maximum plant health, beauty and productivity. These LED light panels are perfect as an all year plant light for permanent plant benches and especially productive for spring vegetable and flower seedling development. Specifications: Body material: Thermoplastic Circuitry board material: Diecast Chrome

Sunshine Systems LEDGP45 LED Grow Light 28WT

by Sunshine Systems

  • Up to 80% energy savings vs. Metal Halide & HPS grow lights
  • Fast growth - big blooms, buds and flowers
  • Virtually no heat emitted
  • Suitable for all stages of growth
  • Hanging kit included

The GlowPanel 45 uses the latest in LED technology to provide your plants with the perfect blend of light suitable for all stages of growth. From seed to flower to fruit. More than four times the output of the original GlowPanel®, the GlowPanel 45® uses only 28 Watts of power and surpasses the output of a 250 Watt HPS. It easily provides five square feet of coverage for your garden. The GlowPanel 45 is a plug and play grow light - it works right out of the box. There is no need for any additional ballasts or reflectors and the GlowPanel 45 comes complete with its own hanging kit.

Hydroponic Lamp 225 LED Grow light Panel Red Blue 110 V, 2501MX

by LED Wholesalers

  • Body material: Thermoplastic
  • Circuitry board material: Diecast Chrome
  • 60 Blue light LEDs: 465nm (nanometer) wave length
  • 165 Red light LEDs: 650nm (nanometer) wave length
  • 165 + 60 = Total 225 LEDs

This panel has no ballasts to burn out like other plant lights. It does not run hot, just warm. You will not experience unsightly brown burned leaves when they accidentally touch the LEDs. This is common with most other lights that get very hot. This more controlled running temperature reduces the need to water so often and keeps rooms with plants from getting uncomfortably hot in the summer months requiring additional air conditioning. Extreme energy efficiency permits this new LED panel to pay for itself many times over each year in electricity savings. It saves 50% to 90% in energy consumption compared to incandescent bulbs or fluorescent tubes. Wide angle projection insures uniform leaf coverage. Scientifically calculated even blending of red and blue LEDs eliminates the time consuming task of repositioning separate colored lights back and forth trying to achieve uniform exposure. 14 to 16 hours per day is all that is necessary for maximum plant health with this wave blended lighting system. This allows distances 6" and less between the LEDs and the plants accelerating photosynthesis. Red and blue wavelengths are for growing and flowering of plants. The typical white plant lights that are very hot is unnecessary and just consume excessive electricity. The purity of the LED generated light lengthens flowering periods. These LEDs turn on instantly and can be turned on by hand each day or work well with all standard lamp timers. Color: Red + Blue = Purple looking to the eyes Working Voltage: 12V or 110V-220V Power: 13.8 Watts Dimensions: 12 ¼ inches (30.5cm) square Thickness: Low profile 1.25" Power cord length: 48 inches Recommended coverage: one panel per 18 inches square LED life: Approx. 15 years used all year long. (60 years for spring starting of seedlings)

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