The march of progress stops for no one, least of all LED technology. Since the release of the first full spectrum SMD (surface mounted device) LED grow lights, we’ve seen vast improvements in electrical efficiency as well as an expansion of features that give the grower more control over their indoor garden.
To keep you up to date with the latest developments in the world of LED horticulture, we’ve provided this newsletter that includes all the newest LED tech for you to familiarise yourself with. Keep an eye on these newsletters as they emerge, so that you can be the first to know about the latest technology and growing techniques.
Lumatek Zeus 600w PRO 3.1 LED Grow Light
Lumatek, as always, are at the forefront of efficiency development and have just released their updated Zeus 600w Pro, now coming in at an eye-watering 3.1umol/J. When comparing this to their previous 2.9 model – which possesses already impressive efficiency – you’ll get around 10% more light for the same electricity consumption. This could equate to up to 10% more yield if utilised correctly, especially in 1.5m x 1.5m growing areas. The same outstanding 5 year warranty also applies to these fixtures, so there’s no question that you’ll far exceed your return on investment threshold.
Lumii Xled 680W LED V6 Grow Light
Those looking for a cheaper price point to get into LED growing will be excited by the new LUMii XLED 680w LED Grow Light. With an efficacy of 2.75umol/J, it’s still impressively efficient and great value-for-money. LUMii have also released their XLED LED controller, which being compatible with all 0-10V protocol fixtures will allow you to connect, set timing schedules, apply sunrise & sunset phases and dim up to 25 grow lights at a time – all for considerably cheaper than other controllers currently on the market.
Omega Black 720w LED Grow Light
An extremely popular ballast driven LED grow light, the Omega Black 720w is a best seller amongst budget conscious growers moving to LED for the first time, especially those transitioning from HPS, due to the fact that this grow light runs off existing 600w Digital Ballasts and can be purchased without - granting the user additional savings off the initial cost of purchase.
The Omega Black 720w driverless fixture has now had an LED chip upgrade, with the latest versions now boasting 2.8umol/J and able to provide a total light output (PPF) of 2027umol/J. Considering the already fantastic price of this grow light, this makes for serious value-for-money.
Dimlux Xplore Series LED Grow Lights
Sitting in between the Lumatek, the LUMii and the Omega is the new Dimlux Xplore Series of LED grow lights. Following in the footsteps of the relatively new but now extremely popular ballast driven fixtures, to many growers this light represents an ideal balance between price and performance. Easily able to outperform a SE 1000w HPS grow light, you’ll get fantastic coverage over 1.5m x 1.5m areas and a level of peace-of-mind not found with other driverless grow lights thanks to its 3 year warranty. Furthermore, Dimlux have an unrivalled reputation for meticulous R&D and build quality.
There are 3 variants in this range, depending on your requirements - from the standard 730w version to the more compact 730w 9X, to the more powerful and efficient 800w HE fixture.
