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LED Grow Lights vs HPS Grow Lights

A grow light is a lamp that gives off an electromagnetic spectrum that is needed for photosynthesis. The light provided is similar to that of natural sunlight and allows indoor growth. There are different types of grow lights two of which will be discussed in this article are LED and HPS grow lights. LED is short for light emitting diodes. They allow electricity to pass only in one direction. These diodes emit visible light when electricity is applied, similar to that of a light bulb.

There is a great difference between these two types of grow lights. LED grow lights are known to lower power consumption. These grow lights put high intensity light in confined areas. They are also known to lower the amount of heat output as well as the cost of maintenance, because photosynthetic pigments such as carotene and chlorophyll which tend to absorb light strongly at certain wavelengths, plants do not use every part of the spectrum equally. The performance of these grow lights can be changed if the proper proportions in color are used. Plants can use most of the light provided by these grow lights. They do not scorch tender and young plants. They are good for nearly all types of plants. These lights are very versatile. With LED lights you can grow a variety of fruits and vegetables which makes things more convenient for growers.

HPS is short for high pressure sodium. They are used by gardeners to increase the amount of sunlight in a day and to supplement for natural sunlight in places that do not have enough sunlight in order for plants to survive. HPS grow lights provide more red and yellow colors. The light can be used throughout the plants growth cycle. They are used best with metal halide lights. The lights are used with a reflector. This is done to heighten and check the light provided and includes an electric ballast to contain the electrical current in the light. One of the drawbacks of using high pressure sodium lights is the lack of blue light. This light dictates a form of supplemental lighting during other growth phases when natural sunlight is unavailable. This issue dictates the use of the LED light which produces the blue light. The blue light helps the growth and vegetation process which gives it an advantage. Another advantage is that LED grow lights replaces ballasts whereas the hps grow lights require it.

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Hydrofarm JSV2 2-Foot Jump Start T5 Grow Light System List Price: $74.95 Sale Price: $43.85 You save: $31.10 (41%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description The 2 ft wide Jump Start T5 Grow Light System is ideal for seedlings, cuttings, flowers and house plants. The super efficient T5 lights help you grow faster by providing 15-20% more lumens than traditional grow lights. It features a simple toggle clamp for easy lamp height adjustment, and the fixture has an internal reflective finish that directs more light to plants. Ideal for African Violets, orchids, flowering bulbs, vegetables, seedlings and cuttings. Super easy assembly. Features Easily adjustable light height for growing plants Great for African violets, other houseplants and for getting an early start with garden vegetables Sturdy, durable and energy efficient T5 high output grow light fixture and bulb. 6' grounded cord with on/off switch Super easy assembly

Hydrofarm JSV4 4-Foot Jump Start T5 Grow Light System List Price: $90.00 Sale Price: $52.18 You save: $37.82 (42%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description The 4 ft wide Jump Start T5 Grow Light System is ideal for seedlings, cuttings, flowers and house plants. The super efficient T5 lights help you grow faster by providing 15-20% more lumens than traditional grow lights. It features a simple toggle clamp for easy lamp height adjustment, and the fixture has an internal reflective finish that directs more light to plants. Ideal for African Violets, orchids, flowering bulbs, vegetables, seedlings and cuttings. Super easy assembly. Features Light system for starting seeds, propagating cuttings, and growing indoor flowers and houseplants Feather-touch height-adjustment mechanism raises or lowers fixture easily; energy efficient Premium-quality UL/CSA-listed fluorescent fixture with wide reflector provides maximum coverage T5 high output grow light fixture and bulb. 6' grounded cord with on/off switch Measures approximately 50 by 18-1/2 by 30 inches; full 1-year warranty

400 Watt 400w Digital Switchable Ballast Grow Light Set Includes HPS, MH Bulbs, Reflector, Power Cord and Hanger, GYO-2002 List Price: $199.00 Sale Price: $165.00 You save: $34.00 (17%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description This 400W hydroponics lighting system represents the best value grow light. Its advanced integrated electronic ballast supports both High Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide (MH) bulbs, giving the grower the flexibility to choose the best selection simply by changing the bulb, instead of having to own two separate light systems.MH is used for accelerated vegetative growth, then switch to HPS to encourage flowering, fruiting and buddingQuality light reflector ? Power cord included ? Lamp cord included ? Discreet packaging Reasons to Choose Digital Electronic Ballast: ? Fast startup - reaches full brightness in less than 1/4 the time of most magnetic ballasts ? Completely silent - no more of the humming and buzzing ? Small, compact design - most electronic models weigh less than 10 pounds compared to 44 pounds for magnetic ballasts ? Longer bulb life - lumen output loss over time is dramatically less than with magnetic ballats ? Electronic ballast lights both MH and HPS lamps ? More lumen output - up to 20% more lumen output than regular ballasts ? Heat sink technology - no fans to break down and make noise; fan-cooled ballasts have a higher failure rateLight Fixture Specification: ? Fixture Size: 18.5" x 15" x 4.5" ? Total Weight: 15 LbNote: ? Actual reflector hood may be slightly different from photoElectronic Ballast Parameters: Input Characteristics: Output Characteristics Rated Voltage: 120V Harmonic Distortion: Features Includes one High Pressure Sodium (HPS) bulb (400W) and one Metal Halide (MH) bulb (400W) Electronic ballast truly supports both High Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide (MH) bulbs (conversion bulbs not required) Electronic ballast is UL listed, CE certified Two-year manufacturer warranty on electronic ballast Quality light reflector

Sunshine Systems LEDGP45 LED Grow Light 28WT List Price: $148.99 Sale Price: $123.80 You save: $25.19 (17%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description 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. Features 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

120 Watt Plant Light Bulb / R40 Style (5" Diameter) / Incandescent Grow Light List Price: $12.50 Sale Price: $9.64 You save: $2.86 (23%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description The GE Plant Light bulb is tinted blue to highlight the natural beauty and color of your plants -- so they appear healthier and greener. Features Base: Medium (Standard) 120 Watt Average Life Hours: 2,000 Length: 6.56" Width: 5"

Sunshine Systems LEDGP14 LED Grow Light 14WT List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $53.00 You save: $6.99 (12%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description GlowPanel LED grow lights provide your plants with a balanced spectrum of light for healthy & vigorous plant growth. GlowPanels consume 80% less energy than HPS or Metal Halide grow lights and produce virtually no heat. They're great for growing plants and with today's skyrocketing energy costs, they're also good for your wallet. GlowPanels are not only economical, they're environmentally friendly too. Less energy used means less of an impact on the environment. The GlowPanel LED grow light lasts 10 times longer than an HPS or Metal Halide lamp and will operate for up to 50,000 hours without the need for costly replacement bulbs. Because GlowPanels do not contain mercury or other hazardous materials they can be safely recycled after 50,000 hours of use. Features 80% more energy efficient than Metal Halide and HPS lamps. lower monthly energy bills - no expensive bulbs to replace Can be used with any indoor growing method - hydroponics, aeroponics, soil No thermal footprint - undetectable Hanging kit included

225 LED Quad Band Red, Blue, Orange and White Full Spectrum Hydroponic Plant Grow Light, 2501QUAD Sale Price: $39.00   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description 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 Features 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

Hydrofarm FLC0125D Fluorescent Grow Light System List Price: $159.00 Sale Price: $92.90 You save: $66.10 (42%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Compact Fluorescent Grow Light System Garden indoors year-round. Grow flowers, herbs and much more! Daylight brightness grows healthy plants. Lightweight fixture weighs less than 10 lbs. 21" x 14.5" x 9" high fixture is easy to install. Includes a 125 watt compact fluorescent bulb that will serve a 3' x 3' growing area. Bulb lasts for 10,000 hours. Features Garden indoors year-round Get an early start on those tomatoes next spring Grow flowers, herbs and much more Includes a 125 watt fluorescent bulb that will serve a 3' x 3' growing area Easy to install: just hang it up and plug it in

Mr. Light Grow Light Pro with 4 Linked 8-Watt Grow Lights and Adjustable Shelf List Price: $99.99 Sale Price: $81.68 You save: $18.31 (18%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Mr. Light's Growlight Pro Plant Stand provides a great way to grow African violets or other flowers or ornamental plants in your home or office. This unique growing stand with lights also provides a perfect way to grow seedlings; start with the seeds or seedlings right up to the lights and lower the adjustable shelf away from the lights as the plants grow. Unique linking system allows you to use all the lights, or only a portion. Minimal assembly required. Features Grow light system with adjustable shelf 4 linked 8-watt grow lights for optimal yields Double tiered adjustable table for small plants Promotes and encourages plant growth Grow bulbs included; minimal assembly required

LED Wholesalers 2506RBOW Quad-Band Pro Hydroponic UFO LED Grow Light, 90 Watts List Price: $399.00 Sale Price: $174.00 You save: $225.00 (56%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description 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 price Risk free purchase; 30-day money back guaranteeLEDs per light: 90 Total LEDs (1-watt): 90 Color: Red/blue/orange/white Input current: 0.8 amps Power per light: 90w Unit diameter: 10.75" Unit height: 2.5" Frame: Metal Red wavelength: 660 nm Blue wavelength: 455 nm Features 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,)