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What is in a plant grow light?

What is in a plant grow light?

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A grow light refers to a lamp that is used to encourage plants to grow by means of emitting an electromagnetic spectrum which aids in the process of photosynthesis. The power source for such lamps is electricity. You can easily get many different types of grow lights on the market today. These include fluorescent LED lights, incandescent grow lights, high pressure sodium lamps, combination HPS/MH lamps, convertible two way lamps and of course the LED lights.

The science behind the way grow lights work has everything to do with the light spectrum. What happens is that the plants are subjected to different light spectra during their various growing stages. The two main colors that are used most extensively usually are blue and red, or red-orange, but other colors are used as well sometimes. It is up to you whether you prefer to get grow lights that are specific to either color, or you can use the option of getting a bulb that has a full spectrum; in this way all the growth phases of every plant are covered. Unlike all other types of grow lights, the LED lights don't require an electric ballast to control the amount of current used where the emitting light is concerned. This is just one of the many plus points that sets LED lights apart from all other plant growing lights that you can get access to.

Some specifically colored lights are more useful for plant growth than others. This light is basically needed to facilitate the process of photosynthesis in the plants, without which they will eventually die. Where <A href="http://www.advancedledlights.com">LED grow lights</A> are concerned, light that is red and blue in color is the most essential in order to promote and encourage healthy plant growth indoors. The thing about the color red is that its absorption range is between 650 and 670 nm. In other terms, red has the ability to be easily absorbed by the plant for photosynthesis because the plant's absorption range is 660 nm. If used in correct but high levels, it has been seen that red colored light can encourage a plant to flower and for the respective seeds and fruits to come out more quickly. When you talk about light that is blue in color, what it does is to stimulate the growth of the leaves on any plant that it is being directed at. The blue wavelength has the ability to carry a great deal of energy from sunlight and is therefore absolutely vital for any plants that are being grown inside.

A lot of research has been done on the topic of colored lights being used to help plants grow optimally. The results of the majority of studies seem to support the theory that the best balance between red and blue colored light is 92% red LEDs and 8% blue LEDs. This is an important point and should be noted by anyone who is planning on the installation of LED lights for an indoor plant habitation.

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Hydrofarm JSV2 2-Foot Jump Start T5 Grow Light System List Price: $74.95 Sale Price: $46.88 You save: $28.07 (37%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 days 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

Glentronics PL-1 Intelligent Plant Light List Price: $50.00 Sale Price: $39.95 You save: $10.05 (20%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description The Intelligent Plant Light contains a computer chip that automatically changes the amount of light your plants get with each season Features 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

Compact Fluorescent CFL 45W Perfect Daylight Grow Light Compact Fluorescent Plant Grow Lights 45W Sale Price: $7.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Compact Fluorescent grow light bulbs have a 75 to 90 lumens per watt, these light bulbs are energy efficient and especially effective when used in numbers when growing your plants. Features Instant-start energy saving Mounting on standard household outlet Will mount on standard household fixture 45 Watt light 5500K Brand New

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

Gro & Sho 44848 Plant Light & Reflector Kit List Price: $45.99 Sale Price: $26.35 You save: $19.64 (43%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Save your wilting and dying light deprived indoor plants with the Plant Light and Reflector Kit from GE Lighting. The 65watt bulb included with this kit is perfect for all kinds of indoor plants, and will keep them looking greener and healthier than ambient incandescent or fluorescent lighting alone. Along with the benefit to your plants, humans also benefit from this type of light exposure. Seasonal Affective Disorder affects many during dark winter months, so perk up your mood while restoring the health of your plants! The fully adjustable reflector rotates to put the light exactly where you need it, and it has a six foot cord with an on/off switch. This kit even works great for accent lighting and can be used as a spot light or up light to highlight plants and other decorations in your home. This light will keep you and your indoor plants healthy and happy all year long. Features 65 watt bulb and reflector kit Perfect for keeping plants green and healthy in dark indoor spaces Fully positionable spotlight style reflector Six foot cord with on/off switch Also works great for accent lighting

120 Watt Plant Light Bulb / R40 Style (5" Diameter) / Incandescent Grow Light List Price: $12.50 Sale Price: $11.25 You save: $1.25 (10%)   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 White + Blue LED Aquarium Grow Light Panel Plant Growth Lite, 2501w+b Sale Price: $39.00   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description 50% Blue + 50% WHITE 225 LED Aquarium and Grow Light PanelPRODUCT INFORMATION DESCRIPTION:Quality built 50% Blue + 50% White 225 LED Aquarium and Grow Light Panel This 12 by 12 inch LED panel has 225 super bright LEDs.FEATURES: Solid state, Cooler running, High efficiency, Wide angle, 50% blue + 50% WHITE LED Aquarium and plant light.BENEFITS: This panel has no ballasts to burn out like other aquarium or plant lights. It runs at a warm temperature rather than very hot which is common with most other inefficient plant lights. This more controlled running temperature reduces water evaporation and keeps rooms with tanks and plants from getting uncomfortably hot in the summer months requiring additional air conditioning. They save electricity dual fold. This state of the art WHITE LED panel tank and plant light is extremely energy efficient paying 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 coverage. This specialty 50% blue + 50% WHITE LED Aquarium and grow light panel is designed to allow you to custom tailor the light spectrum for maximum growth and breeding condition.These LED light panels are perfect as all year permanent Aquarium and Plant lights for Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Mammals, Insects and Plant tanks and benches.Specifications: Body material: Thermoplastic Circuitry board material: Diecast Chrome 225 Super Bright LEDs 112 Blue, 113 White Color: WHITE 6000-7000K Blue = 450 nMWorking Voltage: 110V (Plug in To North America Standard Outlet) Features Thickness: Low profile 1.25" Power cord length: 48 inches Power: 13.8 Watts Dimensions: 12 ¼ x 12 ¼ inches (30.5cm) square Recommended coverage: One panel per 2 square feet for full illumination.

Hydrofarm FLC0125D Fluorescent Grow Light System List Price: $159.00 Sale Price: $103.90 You save: $55.10 (35%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 days 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

Fertile Earth LSG-1 LiteStik General House Plant Light Sale Price: $29.74   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This 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 little energy. The decorative design is unobtrusive and can provide a decorative element to your indoor plants. The LiteStik adjusts in height to adapt to the size of multiple sized plants or to the changing size of a growing plant. It can be placed to provide light from above for a small or medium plant or from below within a larger plant. LiteStik is available in two versions, one for general houseplants and one for blooming house plants. Features 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