What do you think of the Sun System HPS 150 Watt Grow Light Kit?
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Systems
HID lights are large bulbs that are filled with gas, which is ignited when electricity is run through the bulb. This creates a bright light and also puts out a lot of heat. HID bulbs come in two types for hydroponic gardening, and are categorized by the type of gas used in the bulb. Metal Halide bulbs has a more blue light spectrum are usually used for vegetative growth, while High Pressure Sodium bulbs have a more red light spectrum are used for flowering or fruiting. HID bulbs wear out quickly and must be replaced yearly for full growth potential in your garden. HID systems also include a ballast to power the bulb as well as a reflector or hood to maximize your light coverage.
Sun System HPS 150 Watt Grow Light Kit
Pros:
Highly efficient. HPS grow lights generate sufficiently high amounts of suitable light energy for a certain amount of electricity.
Very powerful. These grow lights have an impressive output of 16,000 lumens. Such high power output guarantees maximum yields.
Deeper light penetration. This a feature that confers a great advantage to high-intensity discharge grow light. Its light can penetrate even the thickest canopies.
Adaptability to garden size. These grow lights can be used in gardens of any sizes. It can be scaled up and down to match the number of plants in the garden
Highly reliable and durable. These grow lights have been tried and tested. They have consistently performed well over many years.
Available and affordable. The HPS grow lights can easily be acquired at pocket-friendly costs.
Cons:
Generate a lot of heat. The high amount of heat energy emitted by HPS lights is a significant disadvantage. It may be a hindrance when one needs to utilize them in extremely small confinement.
Requires a ventilation system. The HPS grow lights emit lots of heat. As a result, they need cooling or an exhaust system to remove the excessive heat, which may damage the crops.
Need a ballast. Each HPS bulb demands a well-regulated energy input. The electricity is regulated using a ballast that tends to consume extra amounts of energy.
High energy requirement. HPS bulbs require a power of between 100 to 150 Watts which is enough to alter one’s electricity bills significantly.
HID lights are large bulbs that are filled with gas, which is ignited when electricity is run through the bulb. This creates a bright light and also puts out a lot of heat. HID bulbs come in two types for hydroponic gardening, and are categorized by the type of gas used in the bulb. Metal Halide bulbs has a more blue light spectrum are usually used for vegetative growth, while High Pressure Sodium bulbs have a more red light spectrum are used for flowering or fruiting. HID bulbs wear out quickly and must be replaced yearly for full growth potential in your garden. HID systems also include a ballast to power the bulb as well as a reflector or hood to maximize your light coverage.
Light Spectrum
The visible white light is composed of different wavelengths which can be measured. Not every wavelength is suitable for plants. Plants capture and utilize light band with a spectrum ranging between 400 and 700 nanometers.
This band is known as the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). Even within the photosynthetically active radiation spectrum, different wavelengths are needed at various stages of plant growth.
The blue light spectrum (440-490 nm) supports vegetative growth while light in the red/orange range (580-700 nm) is ideal for flowering and fruit development.
Light Intensity
The various kinds of grow lights generate light of different strengths. However, the intensity must be sufficient enough to support plant growth.
The grow lights should be positioned well. Positioning the lights further away from the plants will result in less light energy reaching the plants.
Photoperiod
Photoperiod refers to the amount of light in 24 hours. It determines when the plants will flower or fruit. Grow lights used for indoor gardening ought to be synchronized with the natural seasons. To achieve such a photoperiod, the grow lights are connected and controlled by timers and alarms.
Sun System Grow Lights
The Sun System Company produces an array of the latest state of the art grow light technologies. The company is considered one of the best and a powerhouse when it comes to the production of grow lights.
Sun System grow lights are manufactured using top quality components. The grow lights are designed in such a way that ensure maximum efficiency and high yields.
Most importantly, Sun System provides grow lights to growers of all scales. Whether one owns a miniature indoor garden or a huge grow rooms, there is always a grow light designed for them. As already mentioned, Sun System manufactures different kinds of grow lights. These lights include:
LEC grow lights
Fluorescent grow lights
Metal halide and high-pressure sodium lamps
The visible white light is composed of different wavelengths which can be measured. Not every wavelength is suitable for plants. Plants capture and utilize light band with a spectrum ranging between 400 and 700 nanometers.
This band is known as the photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). Even within the photosynthetically active radiation spectrum, different wavelengths are needed at various stages of plant growth.
The blue light spectrum (440-490 nm) supports vegetative growth while light in the red/orange range (580-700 nm) is ideal for flowering and fruit development.
Light Intensity
The various kinds of grow lights generate light of different strengths. However, the intensity must be sufficient enough to support plant growth.
The grow lights should be positioned well. Positioning the lights further away from the plants will result in less light energy reaching the plants.
Photoperiod
Photoperiod refers to the amount of light in 24 hours. It determines when the plants will flower or fruit. Grow lights used for indoor gardening ought to be synchronized with the natural seasons. To achieve such a photoperiod, the grow lights are connected and controlled by timers and alarms.
Sun System Grow Lights
The Sun System Company produces an array of the latest state of the art grow light technologies. The company is considered one of the best and a powerhouse when it comes to the production of grow lights.
Sun System grow lights are manufactured using top quality components. The grow lights are designed in such a way that ensure maximum efficiency and high yields.
Most importantly, Sun System provides grow lights to growers of all scales. Whether one owns a miniature indoor garden or a huge grow rooms, there is always a grow light designed for them. As already mentioned, Sun System manufactures different kinds of grow lights. These lights include:
LEC grow lights
Fluorescent grow lights
Metal halide and high-pressure sodium lamps
Excellent Choice for Indoor Growing
Complete Kit with Everything You Need!
150 Watt High Intensity Bulb Included - Delivers 16,000 Lumens
Vented Housing Helps Dissipate Heat
Dimmensions: 15" Long x 7.5" Wide x 4.25" High
Sun System all-purpose 150 watt grow light is an excellent choice for indoor growing and supplementing the sun your plants may require - but may not otherwise get. This light kit is terrific because just about everything you need is right in the box! The fixture, the light bulb, the standard (7 foot grounded) electric plug, the hangers, and even a built in back lit on/off switch. Just hang it up with durable thin chains or wire you supply and turn it on. Even better, get our Sun Lifts at the same time and you will have everything including the slick means of raising and lowering your system as needed. The entire unit weighs just 9 pounds.
Features:
150 watt high intensity sodium bulb included - delivers an amazing 16,000 lumens!
The color spectrum is ideal for indoor growing.
Highly reflective aluminum insert.
Vented housing helps dissipate heat.
Durable white powder coated finish.
Back lit on/off switch.
Dimensions: 15" long x 7.5 wide x 4.25 high
7' grounded power cord.
2-Year manufacturer's warranty.
Called the Sun System for good reason, it produces 16,000 lumens of light from its 150 watt high intensity sodium bulb. Replacement bulbs are available and as discussed above, you may be interested in the clever Sun Lift Adjustable Hangers which allow the unit to be raised and lowered with these tension adjustable units available by the pair. This allows for raising the Sun System out of the way when working on your plants and also easily incrementally raising the system as plants grow taller. You simply gently lift the fixture or press it down from the top and the unit floats up or down on the built in lines attached to and supporting your unit from above.
Some common considerations have to do with heat, and how close the light should be to the plants. Generally speaking the rule of thumb is to place the light above the plants to the point where the back of your hand over the tops of the plants is not uncomfortably warm. That would typically be from 12" to 24" above your plants with this System. Another frequent question is regarding how large direct coverage will be.
While the light will travel over a fairly wide area, each of these Sun Systems will directly cover approximately a
2' x 2' grow tent, which matches the size of our Quad Grate Humidity Tray perfectly!
The kind of light this System produces is in the natural red/orange spectrum making it a good multi-purpose light. If used every day for 16 hours a day most horticulturists would recommend replacing the bulb after about a year as it would have approximately 6000 hours of use and would begin to lose its "sun power". Replacement bulbs are available for less than $25. This is a terrific system, easy to use, economical, well built, and effective. It looks great too!
Energy efficiency is not a problem as the energy it uses is comparable to using a kitchen appliance. If you have no natural light you would run the Sun System 12 hours per day. If you are supplementing natural light you will of course adjust the length of time you run the Sun System accordingly. Amazingly, a standard 150 Watt bulb produces about 2850 lumens while the bulb in the Sun System produces 16,000. Now, in the winter months, you can even grow those container plants you have on the deck or patio during the summer all year long. Orchids needing more and predictable light will thrive for you. Those plants that refuse to bloom because they want more light? Problem solved! The results are really spectacular. This kind of lighting used to be only available for commercial greenhouses, but now you can get it right in your home or greenhouse.
High Intensity Discharge light systems like this Sun System have revolutionized indoor gardening. They are the most energy efficient grow lights available so they produce much more light for the amount of energy consumed.
Complete Kit with Everything You Need!
150 Watt High Intensity Bulb Included - Delivers 16,000 Lumens
Vented Housing Helps Dissipate Heat
Dimmensions: 15" Long x 7.5" Wide x 4.25" High
Sun System all-purpose 150 watt grow light is an excellent choice for indoor growing and supplementing the sun your plants may require - but may not otherwise get. This light kit is terrific because just about everything you need is right in the box! The fixture, the light bulb, the standard (7 foot grounded) electric plug, the hangers, and even a built in back lit on/off switch. Just hang it up with durable thin chains or wire you supply and turn it on. Even better, get our Sun Lifts at the same time and you will have everything including the slick means of raising and lowering your system as needed. The entire unit weighs just 9 pounds.
Features:
150 watt high intensity sodium bulb included - delivers an amazing 16,000 lumens!
The color spectrum is ideal for indoor growing.
Highly reflective aluminum insert.
Vented housing helps dissipate heat.
Durable white powder coated finish.
Back lit on/off switch.
Dimensions: 15" long x 7.5 wide x 4.25 high
7' grounded power cord.
2-Year manufacturer's warranty.
Called the Sun System for good reason, it produces 16,000 lumens of light from its 150 watt high intensity sodium bulb. Replacement bulbs are available and as discussed above, you may be interested in the clever Sun Lift Adjustable Hangers which allow the unit to be raised and lowered with these tension adjustable units available by the pair. This allows for raising the Sun System out of the way when working on your plants and also easily incrementally raising the system as plants grow taller. You simply gently lift the fixture or press it down from the top and the unit floats up or down on the built in lines attached to and supporting your unit from above.
Some common considerations have to do with heat, and how close the light should be to the plants. Generally speaking the rule of thumb is to place the light above the plants to the point where the back of your hand over the tops of the plants is not uncomfortably warm. That would typically be from 12" to 24" above your plants with this System. Another frequent question is regarding how large direct coverage will be.
While the light will travel over a fairly wide area, each of these Sun Systems will directly cover approximately a
2' x 2' grow tent, which matches the size of our Quad Grate Humidity Tray perfectly!
The kind of light this System produces is in the natural red/orange spectrum making it a good multi-purpose light. If used every day for 16 hours a day most horticulturists would recommend replacing the bulb after about a year as it would have approximately 6000 hours of use and would begin to lose its "sun power". Replacement bulbs are available for less than $25. This is a terrific system, easy to use, economical, well built, and effective. It looks great too!
Energy efficiency is not a problem as the energy it uses is comparable to using a kitchen appliance. If you have no natural light you would run the Sun System 12 hours per day. If you are supplementing natural light you will of course adjust the length of time you run the Sun System accordingly. Amazingly, a standard 150 Watt bulb produces about 2850 lumens while the bulb in the Sun System produces 16,000. Now, in the winter months, you can even grow those container plants you have on the deck or patio during the summer all year long. Orchids needing more and predictable light will thrive for you. Those plants that refuse to bloom because they want more light? Problem solved! The results are really spectacular. This kind of lighting used to be only available for commercial greenhouses, but now you can get it right in your home or greenhouse.
High Intensity Discharge light systems like this Sun System have revolutionized indoor gardening. They are the most energy efficient grow lights available so they produce much more light for the amount of energy consumed.
Pros:
Highly efficient. HPS grow lights generate sufficiently high amounts of suitable light energy for a certain amount of electricity.
Very powerful. These grow lights have an impressive output of 16,000 lumens. Such high power output guarantees maximum yields.
Deeper light penetration. This a feature that confers a great advantage to high-intensity discharge grow light. Its light can penetrate even the thickest canopies.
Adaptability to garden size. These grow lights can be used in gardens of any sizes. It can be scaled up and down to match the number of plants in the garden
Highly reliable and durable. These grow lights have been tried and tested. They have consistently performed well over many years.
Available and affordable. The HPS grow lights can easily be acquired at pocket-friendly costs.
Cons:
Generate a lot of heat. The high amount of heat energy emitted by HPS lights is a significant disadvantage. It may be a hindrance when one needs to utilize them in extremely small confinement.
Requires a ventilation system. The HPS grow lights emit lots of heat. As a result, they need cooling or an exhaust system to remove the excessive heat, which may damage the crops.
Need a ballast. Each HPS bulb demands a well-regulated energy input. The electricity is regulated using a ballast that tends to consume extra amounts of energy.
High energy requirement. HPS bulbs require a power of between 100 to 150 Watts which is enough to alter one’s electricity bills significantly.
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