ECO Farm ECOD Samsung UV+ IR 480W Dimmable LED Grow Light VS Spider Farmer G5000 480W Full Spectrum LED Grow Light

 In recent years, LED grow lights have become more and more popular. Although growers find the initial investment higher than high pressure sodium lights, LED grow lights are more efficient.

LED grow lights are more efficient because they have a wider spectrum, use less energy to produce the same amount of light, provide better uniformity and coverage, last longer, cost less electricity, and emit less heat 40% less and more importantly provide higher yields and compare quality yields.

Does light intensity matter?

Yes, light intensity will vary.

Plants get most of their energy from light. The intensity of light is an important factor in determining how much energy plants absorb. Higher intensity means more energy, so in general, higher intensity light is better because plants will be able to access more energy.

Spider Farmer G5000 480W Full Spectrum LED Grow Light

Features:

Spider Farmer G5000 led grow light has a unique elongated light bar design, which provides more even and comprehensive canopy coverage. Equipped with 1680 high-efficiency diodes, the G5000 LED grow light delivers 480 watts, achieving an impressive 2.8 umol/J PPE, covering a highly productive full-cycle grow of 4x4 feet. The G5000 Grow Light is a full-spectrum LED grow light (660–665nm, 3200–4200K, 4800–5000K) with different wavelengths of light, perfect for every stage of plant growth. The dimming button can adjust the brightness of the light, 10–100% dimming to meet the needs of plant growth.

ECO Farm ECOD Samsung UV+ IR 480W Dimmable LED Grow Light

Features:

The ECO Farm full spectrum LED grow light was designed to help enhance photosynthesis so you can enjoy stronger and healthier crops! This linear horticulture lighting fixture produces a broad-spectrum lighting output made for Vertical Farming and indoor use. This premium LED growth light is an energy-efficient system that helps you to make important savings. This full spectrum LED grow lights come with 876pcs leds. Excellent spectrum mimics the sun spectrum, optimizing the whole stages of indoor growing plants from seed to flowering, to maximize the yields and ensure crop quality. It has a 2.8 umol/J efficiency level so you can make sure that this grow light system is a sustainable and eco-friendly solution for your garden.

Things to Consider When Choosing the Best Grow Lights

A lot to absorb, right? It’s understandable to feel a little overwhelmed by the different options and terminology. The best advice is to take your time and make a list of options. Here are some factors to consider that will hopefully simplify the selection process:

Light Intensity

We use different terms when discussing plants and grow lights. Typically, light energy is measured in lumens. The amount of light reaching a surface is measured in lumens per square meter or lux.

These terms relate to the energy of light visible to the human eye. Scientists use photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) instead of lumens when treating plants. The amount of light interacting with plants is called photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD).

PPFD is measured in micromoles per second per square meter. It can harness large amounts of PAR energy to boost its growth and productivity.

Remember that plants need additional CO2 to take advantage of light intensities greater than 900 PPFD. Higher light intensities increase transpiration rates, which means crops need more water.

Knowing about PPFD can go a long way if you want to push your plants to reach their potential. Making things trickier is that PPFD varies with distance, so it must be calculated from the light’s PAR value.

Thankfully, there are plenty of online PPFD calculators that can help you optimize your setup.

Heat Discharge

Every lamp used to grow plants generates heat while in use, but some emit much more heat than others. HID lamps run extremely hot, as do their bulky ballast units. This is something you must consider if you want to prevent heat stress in plants.

If you operate a HID plantation, you may need to install additional ventilation and fans to reduce temperatures. Additionally, the heat dissipated by HID lights means they must be mounted farther from the lamp housing than LED or CFL lights.

Energy consumption
Energy consumption and cost are great concerns for those who grow plants indoors. That number adds up quickly if you forget to factor in the price of a grow light that runs 18 hours a day.

The more you spend initially, the more money you end up saving in the long run. The simple fact is that energy saving technologies are advanced, expensive to produce and therefore expensive to buy.

In terms of energy efficiency, the least popular are HID lamps — by a wide margin. These old, power-hungry lights are cheap to buy, but they don’t work.

CFLs are somewhere in between. They’re much better than HIDs, but still not as efficient or long-lasting as LEDs. On a positive note, they’re also less expensive.

LEDs have won awards for energy efficiency. They consume much less power than CFLs and pale in comparison to power-hungry HID varieties. Their relative newness and complex internals make them expensive and often out of the hobbyist price range.

Conclusion

LED grow lights have revolutionized the way plants is grown, making it possible to produce high-quality buds that are potent and delicious. When selecting LED grow lights for plants cultivation, growers should consider factors such as light spectrum, intensity, area covered, heat output, and cost to ensure they choose the best light for their operation. By following best practices for using LED grow lights and using supplemental lighting when necessary, growers can improve the quality of their plants and maximize yields.