HPS grow lights

Things to consider when buying double ended grow lights Light coverage Pick a DE grow light that covers the plants that you want. The area the light covers is usually determined by the size and design of your reflector. Some reflectors are like umbrellas and cover a wider area while others are limited to provide an intense and focused light down on to your grow plants. However, reflectors that focus on a single area are dangerous as they can have a hot spot which might end up destroying your plant(s). Type of bulb It is a good idea to select a double ended grow light that is compatible with both HPS and MH lamps . But if you’ve to narrow down to one of the bulbs, then you’re better of picking a DE grow light that is compatible with HPS bulbs . Ballast There are usually two types of ballasts and they are magnetic and electronic or digital ballasts. Pick high-frequency digital ballasts which are particularly designed for double ended grow lights. They run cooler and are more eff...

What is a HPS grow lights? Before we look at some of the best HPS grow lights in the market, it is good to understand what they are first. HPS stands for high-pressure sodium. HPS light comes in the form of a narrow arc tube held by a wire frame. HPS light contains xenon gas, high-pressure solid sodium and mercury. How HPS light works HPS light works by using ballast, which creates a pulse that stirs the gas in the bulbs or lamps. The ballast first ignites the xenon gas, which in turn generates a flow of electrons. The electrons heat up the arc producing a pale blue light. After this, the arc vapors mercury into gas generating a deeper blue color. Finally, the sodium gas vapors turn the arc into a yellow color spectrum. These are all the colours that provide lighting effects that influence the growth of the crops. All the colours have different wavelengths depending on the gases inside them. Majority of the HPS bulbs are ideal for the FLOWERING phases of the crops because of their ora...

What’s a HPS Grow Light? HPS (High Pressure Sodium) grow light is high-intensity luminosity that is emitted when electrical current passes through a narrow arc tube consisting of Xenon and a mixture of mercury and sodium vapor. HPS technology plays a vital role in cultivating indoor crops today. It involves HPS grow light that come in different shapes and sizes. They commonly get turned on via a pulse start. Note that the light spectrum of the HPS bulbs varies widely between different manufacturers and different lamps alike. HPS Spectrum Output By responding to the particular light spectrum, the plants grow and flourish. This physiological process is called photomorphogenesis. The yield you get at the end of the production cycle largely depends on the spectrum output. With regard to the HPS bulbs , they give off a golden yellow light which maximizes flower and budding production. Those bulbs produce “usable” light that the marijuana plants can utilize. It is referred to as PA...