Some of the most popular grow lights for indoor gardening are HID lamps. The first two HID lamps for growing plants MH (metal halide) and HPS (high pressure sodium). For this article we will focus on the HPS vapor lamps or high pressure sodium lights.
Lamps high pressure sodium vapor, the lights are usually used during a cycle of flowering plants grow. For the HPS lamp emits a spectrum that is red, yellow and orange. This will be the spectrum of light that can be imitatedmost likely the light that is generated by the sun during the year, such as loss of time. This makes it ideal for installations in light of HPS in their flower and fruit body stage.
Lamps high pressure sodium vapor, HPS lamps come in many different formats. The most popular power are 150W, 250W, 400W, 600W, 1000W e. HPS lamps can be found in other dimensions, but the above are best. All HPS lighting systems with power supply and cables are in the running for the bulb. It will probably beTo add a hood, so as to concentrate the light towards your plants.
If you go to a HPS lighting system you want to make sure that you buy from a reputable manufacturer. Sunlight Supply, HydroFarm, Sunleaves and Lumatek are some good producers. It pays to get the extra money made for HPS lighting of one of those guys, most with at least 5 years of warranty. I personally have all these marks are used, and althoughtheir advantages and disadvantages, are all solid that manufacturers of new with a warranty. You never want to mix and match parts for lighting, it is very dangerous and could cause a fire.
There are two types of ballast HPS lighting system, magnetic and digital is running. The magnetic ballasts are cheaper and more reliable, but are larger, more curious and emit much more heat. These have been the norm for indoor gardeningIndustry for decades. The digital HID ballast is relatively new on the market. People like them because the heat smaller, quieter and produce less waste. This all sounds great, but keep in mind that they have a failure rate much higher, and does not grow well with some types of light bulbs on the market today. Mainly Hortilux bulbs have had problems with the digital ballast and in particular most of them had the 1000w. I was recently told that finally bring Hortiluxtheir light bulbs work with digital ballasts. When I stop to people, to blow up their bulbs Hortilux are'm running in digital gear I know you. For now, be aware that this is a potential problem and talk to your local hydroponics / indoor gardening distributor, the latest information before you spend more than $ 100 on a lamp, is to jump on you. I would say that as long as one with a brand from a reputable manufacturer that is a guarantee, you have to go, it's goodpersonal choice and budget to play most of your decision.
Expect to change your HPS lamps every 9 to 12 months. You may feel HPS lamps can be up to two years, even if this is correct in the sense that it will continue to glow for two years, the deterioration of the luminous flux start after only 6-9 months. So, to make the most of your growing power LED bulbs, you must be the change, at least once a year.
Good growing!