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LED grow lights VS tradition lamp
In this article we provide an overview of three main grow light technologies: indoor LED grow lights, Fluorescent Lights and HID lights. We do not cover incandescent light as these are no longer regularly used for grow lights indoor gardening, only for garden lighting. The best grow lights are able to mimic the precise wavelengths of light that can be used by plants in their photosynthesis and thereby provide the energy for plant growth, flowering, seedling and so on. So lets get started on the three grow light types.
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are a popular and cost effective choice for the indoor gardener. Studies have shown them to use around 60% of the energy required by HID lighting systems. Their lifespan is also far longer, with the diodes typically lasting between 50,000 and 100,000. The vast majority of the light that is emitted is in wavelengths that can be absorbed by plants and used for photosynthesis with little wasted either as heat or non usable visible light.
are now rarely used for grow lighting purposes. They have been replaced by more cost effective and longer lasting fluorescent bulbs. Higher output fluorescent light bulbs are also available. These are more expensive than the standard bulbs but produce a more concentrated light and are available in a range of colors corresponding to the wavelengths of light that are most used by plants.
, and in particular High Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide (MH) grow lights are a popular choice among grow light gardeners. Although the set up and running costs are high, they are highly effective at stimulating photosynthesis in plants. HPS and MH plants are often used in combination to ensure that wavelengths of blue and orange lights (the colors that corresponding to maximum chlorophyll absorption points) are emitted.
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Love your Reflection with Halogen Lights
You know those times you stare at your reflection in the bathroom mirror and wonder if everyone else can see every pimple, shadow and facial flaw that you see staring back at you? You wonder “is that how I really look or is it my reflection I see in my bedroom?” Good news – you can blame it on the lighting.
Recent Studies are proving more and more that This explains why sometimes Obama looks dashing giving a speech on TV, and sometimes he looks downright green. Or why we are looking great in our bedroom mirror, but when we step into our bathroom, we’re staring at the reflection of some washed-out, funny-lookingcreature.That’s becuase, for most of us, our bathrooms are awash in artificial lighting. Standard light fixtures that use any number of different types of incandescent light bulbs can be found in tens of thousands of bathrooms across the land. Bathrooms seem to be the most neglected when it comes to lighting.
However it shouldn’t be; because you need a bathroom full of light and of the right kind of light when it comes to the all-important task of grooming.As we all know, when you look good, you feel good, and you feel better about yourself. What you may have not known is that l similar to food.Insufficient light can make us ill, while the right amount of light can keep us healthy. Thus, the best light for health and well being is full-spectrum light because it allows all the colors contained within the light spectrum to nourish us.
Different bulbs produce noticeable color spectrums ranging from a warmish golden hue to a blistering white light, as you might experience outdoors at high noon on a cloudless day in the mountains. Incandescent lighting brings out warm tones while fluorescent lighting brings out cool tones. The newer and energy-efficient fluorescent bulbs create a different palette of color, and give off a brighter, whiter light than their counterparts, resulting in a more natural – looking light.
As Designer Jill Sharp Brinson says “I love natural light EVERYWHERE — for me, it is the most important starting point of a project, understanding how it affects each room — it is the KEY to why we feel a particular way in any space. With regard to bathrooms — natural light is so critical — and fixtures that mimic natural light, those using halogen bulbs, are always my preference.”
Be sure to choose a light that can has a high amount of wattage. This will provide strong enough light to see for close up grooming. lights provide the strongest lighting for bathrooms, and, although they are more expensive than incandescent lights, they will last quite a bit longer.
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Fixtures that feature halogen bulbs typically have a lower-profile, and can feature a more contemporary design since the bulbs themselves are smaller than incandescent.
I f your bathroom lights are directly overhead they exacerbate those dark under-eye circles and nasal-labial folds on your face. When you choose lights that uplight or surround the mirror, your dark shadows disappear and You are looking at the real you: without every minor flaw exacerbated.As Hinkley lighting tips suggest: Ideally fixtures should be mounted on either side of a central mirror. This allows for light to be evenly distributed across your face. The fixtures should be mounted at eye level and approximately 36–40″ apart. This helps to eliminate shadows under the eyes and chin.
you don’t have to stick to the regular vanity lights, there are many original ways to light your bathroom that actually will provide better light. Some ideas to start you off:
Try out this unusual look inspired by Kenroy Home, with an unexpected arrangement of wall sconce and pendants on the sides of the mirror.
Another ingenious idea by Eurofase: a fixture that is both mirror and vanity light.
A multi- pendant light fixture such as this ET2 4 pendant light, can act as a really cool vanity lights when hung over your bathroom mirror. It is also better lighting since it is not directly above the mirror, the light is softer, without a harsh glare and shadows.
A mini chandelier pendant , is a hip idea to hang near a mirror rather than vanity lights. This ET2 chandelier is a unique beautiful one that reminds me of cinderella’s glass slippers.
To search for other designs, look at a chandelier’s dimensions: If it is smaller than 24″, its a mini.
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Plant & LED Grow Light
While there’s plenty of information available on plant lighting, there’s no resource available that focus on the fundamentals of how plants utilize light, types of plant lights available and how the sun compares to commercial indoor plant lights.
Light consists of many units of energy called photons. Light is both visible and invisible. Invisible light includes far-red and ultraviolet rays (UV) – both of which affect plant growth. The colors in a rainbow includes all of the light we can see (visible light). The light emitting from the sun is bent by raindrops in the air which separate “white light” into all the visible colors. The visible light spectrum is made up of several colors including red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet.
Light is absorbed by chlorophyll, the green pigment on the leaves of plants and then converted into energy by a process called photosynthesis. Plants only utilize two of the colors in the visible light spectrum – red and blue. The other visible light colors that are reflected by plants includes green and far-red. Plants use far-red, however, to determine the amount of competition in their environment (other plants). The more plants around, the more far-red light is reflected. High levels of far-red light is an indication of competing plants. This tell the plant to grow taller, allowing it to tower over other plants to receive more light or energy.
While indoor horticulture lights have made significant improvements and progress, the sun remains the king of plant light. The sun, an atomic furnace that converts mass into energy, turns 657 million tons of hydrogen into 653 tons of helium. The other 4 million tons of mass is released as energy into space. Earth only receive about one two-billionths of the released energy. During mid-summer, plants enjoy a feast of over 100,000 lux (10,000 fc) of illumination.
LED grow light is the absolute best choice for growing plants indoors. They offer the highest lumen to provide sufficient amounts of light to plants. The best LED grow light for growing plants are 300w LED grow light and 600w led grow light
HID lamps are generally not very energy efficient like LED grow light. They burn at a higher temperature than LED grow light – making grow rooms hot.
How to choose the suitable grow light for your greenhouse?
There are many kinds of Grow lights for your chosen in market, that might be a headache to a new grower when make a choice. I list all of them below that hope to make clear:
The least expensive lights to purchase cost around . These incandescent lights work well for specific plants where the light is placed a minimum of 24″ from the plant. These lights get extremely hot so they must be used with care. Spot grow bulbs, color corrected incandescent lights, install easily and are good for use with a specific plant or a small grouping of plants. Most spot incandescent bulbs last less than 1,000 hours. Some light fixtures come with a clip handle so you can put them exactly where they’re needed.
Florescent grow lights are a common choice for homeowners. Florescent lights are reasonably energy efficient and relatively easy to install. A typical florescent bulb will last approximately 20,000 hours. Florescent light is typically on the blue end of the spectrum. Blue light encourages bushy compact growth which makes them perfect for seed starting. The blue light is also cool to the touch making it possible to place lights within just a few inches of the seedlings.
New full-spectrum florescent lights provide the red spectrum as well to encourage blooming. Combining the lights in a fixture makes for even, all around growth. The next generation in florescent lighting includes the new T-5 lights. These new lights have extremely high output but are energy efficient and long lasting. The T-5 lights triple the light output of normal florescent lights without increasing the wattage. Plants absorb a high percentage of T-5 lighting because the fixtures function well very close to plants. High output bulbs require a high output fixture to operate, so the bulbs and normal florescent fixtures will not work together.
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Some commercial growers use High Intensity Discharge lights because they have extremely high output and cover a wide area. HID lights hang high above plants (hanging height determined by the wattage) so the light works well for large growing areas. Operating HID lights require a ballast to deliver power to the lamp and fixture for the light. Most fixtures have a reflective hood which directs light back towards plants. HID lights emit high heat, so they must be placed away from plants to avoid burning the leaves. There are two types of HID lights, Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium.
Metal Halide produces blue light that most closely resembles natural light. This would be the preferable light if used as the primary lighting because plant growth most closely resembles plants grown outdoors. This type of lighting is excellent for areas that do not get natural sun.
The second type of HID lighting, High Pressure Sodium, is excellent for supplemental lighting in a greenhouse because the red light enhances flowering. The bulbs also last substantially longer than Metal Halides. Used as supplemental lighting, the orange-red light does not create leggy growth. It is interesting to note that plants do not appear as healthy under the reddish light as the blue because our eyes do not adjust well to the color. High Pressure Sodium bulbs have a long life; however, they should be replaced according to manufacturer’s instructions. Bulbs continue to light beyond their useful life, however, the energy draw increases dramatically and the output lowers significantly.
Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium lights generally do not use the same fixtures, however, some fixtures are convertible. With convertible fixtures, bulbs swap easily. A simple flip of a switch converts the fixture after changing the bulb. This is a good option for serious growers who want the benefits of compact growth, blooms and energy efficiency. The start up cost is not insignificant. However, the combination offers a tremendous amount of control in the greenhouse.
The newest type of grow lights use LED technology. One major advantage to the LED grow light is the small size. LED grow lights are only a few inches in diameter and are easy to mount. In some greenhouses, LED grow light may be the only practical light option. Hanging most grow lights requires a strong greenhouse structure and a place to hang the lights. LED grow light weigh a fraction of other lights and are easy to configure where needed. According to LED manufacturers, LED grow light maximize blue and red light to provide and excellent balance for plants. They do not have much green-yellow light. Since humans see green-yellow light best LED grow lights appear dim to our eyes. And the most important advantage is that LED grow light is green technology which don’t contain any harmful substance like HID or other traditional grow lights, and it can save 70-80% electricity bill than using HID lamp. This is newest technology used for plant growing now and becoming more and more popular.
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