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Streams of Light

Some cool hid lights images:

Streams of Light
hid lights

Image by rust.bucket
This photo was a lucky conglomeration of things. In the foreground, a refrigerated truck (with two levels of orange marker lights) passes by, and in the rear a car with HID head lights travels casting bluish streaks (since I had white balanced for the ambient yellow street lights). Also, you can see where the truck intercepts the car (chunk of blue streak missing).

Lupine Edison 5 (16W HID)
hid lights

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T5 2FT 4 Tube High Output Fluorescent Grow Light

  • Lumen output rated up to 6800 / 3H x 13½”W x 23½”L
  • UL Listed components, including German made socket and specular aluminum, for longer life
  • Powder coated, pre-galvanized steel housing
  • UL Listed ballast with 5 year warranty / Hangs 3 ways – overhead, vertical or horizontal
  • 10 grounded power cord / Includes 4 fluorescent 6400K, T5 tubes

Product Description
T5 Fluorescent Light System

4-lamp
120v/60Hz
0.74A
89W

Hydrofarms newest T5 System delivers performance, flexibility and high lumen output in any growing environment. These systems allow you to choose multiple hanging configurations to meet your gardens design. They combine German specular aluminum with energy-efficient/high-output T5 bulbs and put out double the light energy of normal fluorescent systems…. More >>

T5 2FT 4 Tube High Output Fluorescent Grow Light

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2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Hydroponics Systems Administrator - May 23, 2010 at 9:12 am

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LED Grow Lights | 600 Watt LED Grow Light SmartLightingShop


www.SmartLightingShop.com – The LED Lighting Store’s presents a brief description of our 600 Watt Commercial Series LED Grow Light available at our site or contact us directly at led@smartlightngshop.com.

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LED Grow Light with Super Harvest Colors (NASA Red and Blue)

LED Grow Light with Super Harvest Colors (NASA Red and Blue). Introducing the L.E.D. Grow Light, a new revolution in the way we grow indoors, providing abundant harvests with a lower energy bill.

For the budding hobbyists, this LED Grow Light produces the best light wave spectrum to stimulate maximum plant growth. The CVHZ-G33 LED grow lights are designed to stimulate indoor and greenhouse plants by providing light in the frequencies that plants primarily use for critical biological processes. The NASA space program has proven that blue and red color LED‘s help to optimize plant growth and promotes plant health from the specific parts of the light spectrum in two ways: it enhances the natural process of photosynthesis and saves energy by not generating light in colors that plants do not use.

In this day and age, it is important to reduce waste in terms of heat and light. Conventional grow light systems run hot and use a lot of energy, this excess radiated heat output adds to the cost to cool your home or business. Producing much less heat than conventional grow lights, this energy-efficient LED Grow Light produces almost no appreciable heat and uses 1/3 the energy of a fluorescent system. Delivering only the light your plants need, your running costs will be reduced by minimizing waste, enabling you to save money on electricity.

These practical LED Grow Lights also have the benefit of being silent and unobtrusive. Lightweight with a flat base and 4 corner holes, this LED Grow Light can be hung wherever you want for maximum benefit. This is the ideal Grow Light for plant enthusiasts and plant breeders everywhere, so start spending more time enjoying the fruits of your labor with these incredible Grow Lights! Order yours today as a sample to see how good it really works and then buy in bulk to optimize your cost savings!

At a Glance…

LED Grow Light to stimulate plant growth and keep them healthy when grown indoors Designed for maximum energy-efficiency to reduce wasted light, heat and costs Environmentally safe, mercury and heavy metal-free lighting

Manufacturer Specifications

Main Function: LED Grow Light Power Output: 15W Voltage: 80 – 265V Dimension: 310mm x 310mm x 38mm (L x W x D) Expected Lifespan: 20,000 hours Manufacturer Ref: GDAZ9JNC3MNJ

Product Notes

Significantly quieter with no noisy fans, ballasts and chillers. Lightweight with a flat base, this LED Grow Light can easily be hung or mounted directly to a flat ceiling, making this model easier for mounting in tighter spaces. Individual LED’s produce relatively small light cones, so they are clustered into arrays so the light cones overlap, increasing light intensity and coverage area, meaning you can get a larger coverage area from each light fixture. No wasted energy or extra cooling equipment needed. For use indoors or in greenhouses only. Not waterproof.

Package Contents

Model CVHZ-G33 LED Grow Light

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

What are the frequencies of red light and blue light?
Both red and blue light are part of the visible spectrum, this is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to (can be detected by) the human eye. Red light has a wavelength of 620-750nm and a frequency of 400-484THz. Blue light has a wavelength of 450-495nm and a frequency of 606-668THz. Why is red light important for plants?
The red region has a utilization peak around 660-670 nm for Chlorophyll A and around 635-645 nm for Chlorophyll B, depending on the source of information. Plants generally make good use of all red wavelengths except for ones much longer than 670 nm. Why is blue light important for plants?
Photosynthesis works most fundamentally from red light and secondarily from blue light. However, many plants have some need for blue light for proper growth regulation and/or flowering and/or fruiting. What can I grow?
You can grow any indoor plant with this Grow Fixture. LED grow lights are used to grow orchids, roses, peppers, tomatoes, basil, lettuce, herbs, kale, spinach, wheatgrass, broccoli, wildflowers, cucumbers, and many other fruits and vegetables. They are also great for growing or perking up any houseplant. Grow Panels make excellent choices for cloning and seedling lights since they can be placed in tight spaces without worrying about heat build up. The lights would also be suitable for all stages of plant growth. Who would use an LED Grow Light?
They are used by home hobbyists, urban gardeners and commercial growers. Even NASA uses LED grow light technology to grow plants in space! How many LED lights are used?
The Grow Light has a total of 225 LED lights (15 rows and 15 columns).
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Latest Growing Light Auctions

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High Power 42 SMT LED PAR38 Grow Light Budding, white 1313WH

  • Standard Screw Base/Life time 50,000 Hours
  • Product Diameter:4.75 or 120 mm/Product Length: 4.5 or 114mm
  • View Angle 140 Deg/ Consumption:15 Watt
  • ight output 10 x brighter than 5 mm LED (300 Lumen)
  • Color:Red (650nm) / Blue (450nm)/White (6500K)

Product Description
This led spot light bulb can be used with any voltage from 110vac to 240vac. It uses 30 of the high powered Surface Mount (SMT) LED to project an extremely bright even Flood Light. It is available in cool white and warm white. The bulb has an expected life of 50,000 hours. These led light bulbs are great in track lighting, canister and recessed fixtures. The bulbs are not dimmable…. More >>

High Power 42 SMT LED PAR38 Grow Light Budding, white 1313WH

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How To Homemade Aeroponic System


Easily make at home one of the best Aeroponic systems

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i am growing seedlings under a growing light, how many hours a day do they need the T5 fluorescent light?

just veggies and spices. T5 full spectrum set up, about 5 inches above above 2 trays. any suggestions?

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Led Grow Lights – The ONLY Led Grow Light Review Worth Reading

Lets get this part out of the way because there will ALWAYS be those who swear by hps, cmh and mh lighting ABOVE AND BEYOND any and all led grow lights out there. This is due to their inability to change as well as being a bit outdated with the recent advancement that led grow lights have undertaken.


Can Led Grow Lights Out Yield Hps Lights?



On average a grower is capable of producing .50 to .75 gpw using an hps growing system which is of course respectable numbers wise BUT many forget the added costs associated with hps grow lights in general (electricity, replacement bulbs, a/c, ducting, temps in general). A few years ago when the led lights were first introduced to the growing community they were shunned FULL FORCE and still to this day that resentment continues BUT is very biased by those who are unfamiliar WITH led grow light technology.

HOW CAN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS GROW PLANTS?

What if I were to tell you that it is possible to easily achieve 1gpw OR MORE by using a simple led grow light panel. Would you believe me? Odds are you won’t but let me continue before you let many misconceptions stop you from making one of THE BEST investments that you will EVER make in your growing career.

My Honest Opinion And Led Grow Light Review Results

I have personally seen and documented over 250 various led grows over the passed couple years. I personally am a medical card holder and those who I have documented are as well (for those who need to know). While the hps grower in general can yield more there is a huge cost difference between the two grow styles that really start looking apples to oranges especially over the course of a year.

The Costs Of Running A Led Grow Light Is About 90% Less Than HPS

Let’s assume you can do 1gpw with your hps system BUT let me remind you that one of the new led growing lights can produce up to (if not more than) 1.8gpw. Assume that both the hps and led produced 1gpw, what do you think the costs would be to run a high powered hps light with all of the accessories, possible a/c, ducting, heating ups and downs, bulb replacements (many are $90+ each).

Anything Producing 1+GPW Is Something Worth Testing At Least Once

The led grow light system runs extremely cool, doesn’t need a/c, ducting, replacement bulbs (many led panels last 10+ years) and how can you forget the costs to power those VERY BRIGHT yet VERY EFFICIENT led lights. Do you really think a 600w led grow light would cost ANYWHERE NEAR what a 600w hps grow light would cost?

HPS Spectrums Are Wrong For Plants And Is Why They Need So Many Lumens To Compare To Leds

Many people also get confused by the lumen power with the led light lumen output compared to hps systems. What these simple yet powerful led panels have are practically 100% efficient light that the plants NEED and NOT 90%+ of spectrums they don’t need which happens to be what hps grow lights provide and why they MUST crank out 60,000+ lumens to be effective.

If You Can Yield Better With Leds AND Save On Electricity Why Wouldn’t You Use Them?

If you haven’t tried out a side by side comparison than I suggest you do so BEFORE you burn your house down with those hot hps lights. Imagine being able to NOT have to replace those hps bulbs every 6 months or sometimes sooner due to them burning out (common with digital ballasts).

Take a look at a few led reviews online and do some research, if you are lazy than check the author box below for a link showing the top rated led grow lights on the market today.

This
Led Grow Light
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What makes a plant grow towards the light?

I know that plants need light but what makes them “lean” in the direction of the light?

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How can I have a garden inside with a growing light during winter?

I heard Dr. Limar on he radio that we can have a garden in a room in our house during the winter. I have a little one room house out back no one is using. How many grow lights will I need for a room size 24 by 24? What is the best soil to use and where do you get organic fertilizer? I will do this on a very , very large table. Thank you

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Sun Lift Grow Light Hanging System

  • Holds up to 22 lbs.
  • Adjust the height of reflector with ease

Product Description
Sun Lift is a reflector suspension system which allows you to adjust the height of a reflector in one simple movement. The tension mechanism will keep the hood in place once it is set at the desired height. The support pull out and retract like a yo-yo. Finally a simple way to raise a reflector as plants grow!… More >>

Sun Lift Grow Light Hanging System

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Light drinkers healthier, but alcohol not to credit

Light drinkers healthier, but alcohol not to credit
Moderate drinkers enjoy more robust health than either big boozers or teetotallers, according to a major study released on Wednesday on the link between alcohol and cardiovascular disease.

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Growing Plants Under Artificial Light

Growing Plants Under Artificial Light

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Latest Growing Light Auctions

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what are the types of plant light bulbs that grow plants?

i have a pet turtle and she has a “UV” light. Would that grow plants? and i was actually going to start germinating them from seeds so would it still work? thanks for any help.

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3 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Hydroponics Systems Administrator - May 17, 2010 at 7:27 pm

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What is a cheap plant grow light set up ?

I want to grow a seedling and am looking for a very inexpensive grow light and fixture

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Glentronics PL-1 Intelligent Plant Light

  • Plant light; automatically changes amount of light depending on season
  • Just set season once; internal computer chip starts daylight cycle, simulating nature’s clock
  • 9-watt, full-spectrum fluorescent bulb mimics sun’s rays for optimum growth
  • Patent-pending design; sensor indicates when plant needs water
  • Accommodates plant up to 14 inches tall in a 5-1/2-inch pot

Product Description
The Intelligent Plant Light contains a computer chip that automatically changes the amount of light your plants get with each season… More >>

Glentronics PL-1 Intelligent Plant Light

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Fertile Earth LSG-1 LiteStik General House Plant Light

  • Light for your plants where and when you need it
  • The LiteStik is designed to provide supplemental light to any indoor plant
  • The LiteStik height can be adjusted to adapt to the size of multiple sized plants
  • The LiteStik’s energy efficient green design uses less than 4-watt of power
  • You can now place beautiful plants in areas of your home that were once off limits because of insufficient lighting

Product Description
The LiteStik automatically provides supplemental light to any indoor plant. Using advanced Plant-Lite™ LED technology the LiteStik provides the plant with the optimum light. In addition, the LiteStik’s design incorporates a light sensor allowing it to automatically turn on the sunshine, as it were, when the light in the room dips below recommended levels. The LiteStik technology uses highly efficient LED lights allowing for optimal plant radiance while using very … More >>

Fertile Earth LSG-1 LiteStik General House Plant Light

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2 comments - What do you think?  Posted by Hydroponics Systems Administrator - May 16, 2010 at 10:18 am

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difference between growing light and regular light?

you know the specially designed growing lights and a normal 60 watt light bulb thanks trying to start my raspberries early

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