Viparspectra XS2000 Review VS ECO Farm ECOT 240W Quantum board LED Review

in ledgrowlight •  3 years ago 

If you have received an indoor rising setup, you understand that you may’t depend on daylight alone to maximise the well being and yields of your vegetation. These LED develop lights provide quite a lot of rays alongside the seen spectrum and past so as to give your greenery the most effective alternative to photosynthesize by means of all of the levels of its improvement.

ntroduction to Plant Grow Lights & Indoor Growing Systems
Before we go any further, you should understand exactly what plant grow lights are and what an indoor growing system can do for you.

In the simplest of terms, indoor plant lights are artificial sources of light that stimulate plant growth. The best indoor growing lights simulate the sun and give the plant everything it needs for photosynthesis (how plants turn light into energy.)

Indoor plant grow lights provide a similar light spectrum to the sun by varying the colour, intensity (called lumens) and temperature of the light output. Countless studies show different types of plants respond better to different colours and intensities of light, so using indoor grow equipment allows the grower total control over the type of light the plants receive.

What you are trying to grow indoors will determine the best LED grow lights for you. The best vegetable grow lights are not necessarily the best lights to grow plants of other kinds. Of course, with more states legalising the growing of marijuana, the best lights to grow cannabis are a hot topic of conversation. (As such I’ve devoted an entire section below to the best weed growing lights.)

Why Choose LED Plant Lights?
Tomatoes under LED grow lamp
There are many different kinds of grow light fixtures including High-Intensity Discharge or HID grow lights, Metal Halide, ceramic metal halide (CMH), High-Pressure Sodium (HPS), and good old everyday fluorescent lights. All of these types of lights to grow plants have their supporters and applications. However, as the best all-around indoor plant grow lights, my preference is for LED (Light Emitting Diodes) plant lights.

There are a number of reasons I prefer growing with LED lights:

LEDs are energy efficient grow lights and last for up to 50,000 hours. If you’re using them on a 12-hour timer this is equal to 11 years. Some people argue LEDs are expensive and, to be fair, they have a higher upfront cost than their HPS counterparts. Over time, however, they are cheap grow lights to run long-term thanks to their reduced power consumption.
They can be plugged into a regular socket and usually don’t require a separate ballast so they are easier to use in small spaces.
LED plant grow lights produce less heat than HPS grow lights and can be placed closer to your plants without risking damage. Producing less heat also means you expend less energy maintaining the correct temperature in your grow room.
LEDs can be customized to emit specific wavelengths of light (for example you can have red LED grow lights but studies show adding green and blue LED grow lights will help plants perform better. With LEDs you can adjust the colour balance to suit the specific plant type.)
LED full spectrum grow lights are the best grow lights for cannabis. (I’ll discuss why LEDs are the best lights for growing cannabis in full detail in their own section below.)
LEDs don’t contain harmful mercury so they don’t need to be disposed of in a particular way. This, in addition to their energy efficiency, makes LED grow lights the best choice for the environment.

Viparspectra XS2000
viparspectra LED is best well-knowned.

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Pros:

GC-3K full phase spectrum light
Working life of up to 54,000 hours
3-year warranty
Can be used with Growers Choice Master Controller for large scale grows
IP65 Waterproof Rating
Cons:

You’ll need to dish out extra cash for the Master Controller
ECO Farm ECOT 240W Quantum board LED

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Pros

Top of the line LEDs
Fully programmable
Remote controlled
Cons

Price (but it’s worth it)
ECO Farm LED grow light can be your great choice.
How to Choose?
Now that LEDs are widely used by growers from different parts of the world, different versions arrive in the market. But instead of convincing you to buy from a single brand, we’ll let you decide on the product to buy. So, here are some tips and questions to answer so you can choose the LED grow lights:

Look for chips
To make sure that your plants will grow, it has to have the right chips. In this case, the LED grow light that you should choose is the one with at least 3 watts. Any LED with less than 3 watts will not give your plants enough light coverage that can help them grow. Thus, every chip in the LED should have 3 watts since a 3 watts chip provides the best lighting solution.

You can notice this in blues, reds, and white LEDs so beware of those that only offer 1 watt each. Using 3 chips with 1 watt just to meet this requirement will not work either.

Check the total output
Just like any other lighting solutions, you should also check its product description for the total output. Check the total number of units that the lamp has since it can also affect its produced amount of light. Some LED grow lights are built with 300, 400, 600, and even 1,000W. Before you head to the counter, check if it has at least 300W first. The higher the wattage the better since you can compensate for the loss of wattage over time.

Consider its spectrum
Plants may grow under different kinds of light. However, it requires a specific amount of wavelength and spectrum to help them in photosynthesis. The best LEDs for growing indoor plants can provide a full spectrum that is necessary from their growth.

In this case, it should be able to provide enough amount of blues and reds as well as ultraviolet, and infrared. Depending on your plants’ stage of growth, their needed spectrum may also change to help them during the photosynthesis process.

Look for its cooling aspects
Generally, LEDs produce less heat so a cooling system is not really necessary on some units. But since you’d be keeping these lamps on for more than 10 hours a day, you better check its cooling aspects. There are units with internal fans to protect the lamp from burning fast as well as your plants. The heat that comes out behind the bulbs should be protected with a cooling system to avoid burning its chips.

Growing space
If LEDs vary in color, it also varies in size. Thus, be sure to measure the space you want to grow your plants to determine the exact size to buy. You also need to measure the lighting area to make sure that every plant you have is well-lighted. For high-light plants, you should have at least 32W/sq. ft. LEDs while low-light plants should have at least 11-18W/sq. ft.

Ease of use
One of the most important things to look for when choosing an LED grow light is its ease of use. The best-LED lights for growing indoor plants should not give you a hard time while operating it. It should be flexible so you can adjust its lights depending on the kind of plant you have. At the same time, its growth stage should determine your LED’s placement.

Conclusion
When your best option to keep your plants alive is to keep them inside, it’s all on your artificial lighting. Seedlings, for instance, need extra care and bright light since insufficient light makes them weak and thin. Even if you put them in your windowsill that receives the most amount of sunlight, it may not be enough. Regardless of the kind of indoor plant you have, there are different brands and quantum board grow lights to choose from. Some can be too intense while others may provide insufficient lighting so be sure to read each product’s detail.

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