All plants, because of their need for photosynthesis, often require light in order to ensure their normal growth and maturation. Indoor gardeners use indoor led grow lights for the supply of necessary lighting. There is a wide range of internal grow lights available, including LED grow lights, HPS grow lights, and even discount grow lights. There are some differences between indoor grow lights, so it pays to do a little research before investing in them.
HPS Grow Lights
HPS grow lights are made of high pressure sodium or HID, which is high intensity discharge. Although they are compact bulbs, they are able to produce much light, and thus their appeal to the indoor gardener. HPS lamps produce light red to orange colors of the spectrum, making it light choice for helping to persuade your mature plants to bear fruit and flowers. Sodium lamps should be used in conjunction with ballast, piece of equipment that controls the flow of electricity through the lamp. Lamps are popular because they last a long time and work efficiently.
LED Grow Lights
Light-emitting diodes, or LED grow lights are wildly popular among enthusiasts of indoor gardening, and for a good reason. These indoor grow lights are tiny and thus are extremely lightweight, making them easier to use in the overhead of the situation in the greenhouse. They also do not generate heat, thus requiring less in terms of accessories for the room to keep growing at an appropriate temperature, and require no ballast. LED grow lights very efficiently and will save money on electricity compared to many other types of indoor grow lights. They also provide any color spectrum of light that you may wish to use on your plants.
Why should indoor gardening grow lights?
Plants need light for photosynthesis, and thus, if you grow plants indoors, it is necessary to compensate for the lack of sunlight. What you are trying to do is recreate the sunshine for your plants, and this is where grow lights come into play. Of course, grow lamps are not as bright as the sun, indoor gardeners tend to leave lights switched on plants for a long period of time than natural light can take place outdoors. Without the appropriate light, the plants will die quickly. If you try to start new plants from seeds, seedlings become weak from trying to stretch up and reach what little light there is. Instead, the light should be abundant and placed close above the seedlings to ensure strong stems and good growth.
LED Wholesalers 2506RBOW Quad-Band Pro Hydroponic UFO LED Grow Light, 90 Watts
- Fast growth – big blooms, buds and flowers
- Up to 80% energy savings vs. Metal Halide & HPS grow lights
- Suitable for all stages of growth. Seed to flower to fruit
- Can be used with hydroponics, aeroponics, or soil
- Color: Red/blue/orange/white (660 nm RED, 450 nm Blue, 615 nm Orange,)
Each light has 90 x 1w LEDs, 70 RED, 10 Blue. 5 Orange, 5 White red/blue/orange/white
Precision red & orange LEDs from High Power Opto
Precision blue & white LEDs from Bridgelux USA
Orange & white LEDs provide fill for all missing spectrums
True optimized spectrum with tight-tolerance LEDs
Unrivaled chlorophyll/carotenes/xanthophylls absorption
Uses wide-angle (120°) LEDs for max coverage & output
Extremely efficient, integral reflector
Dazzling, powerful light
No infrared rays or ultraviolet radiation to stunt plants
LEDs emit light without using filaments; light runs cool
Built-in, ballast-free, power supply
10-years or more life-expectancy with minimum decay
Three, thermostatically-controlled, low-noise fans
Operates on 110 or 220 volts; standard 3-prong cord included
(we will 240 Volt units with Euro plug for European Countries)
Built-in lugs for easy mounting & hanging
CE & ROHS compliant
Brand new in original box
Absolutely the finest lights available at any p
Price: $ 170.00
Hydroponic Lamp 225 LED Grow light Panel Red Blue 110 V, 2501MX
- 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 ligh
Price: $ 37.00
225 LED Quad Band Red, Blue, Orange and White Full Spectrum Hydroponic Plant Grow Light, 2501QUAD
- 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
Price: $ 39.00