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Grow Lights #9 – Full Spectrum “Dual Arc Tube” Bulbs

grow light girl — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:09:06 +0000

There is a new kind of bulb that has hit the market which contains two arc tubes within it. It is, in essence, two bulbs in one. The Hortiux Super Blue contains both a 600w High Pressure Sodium arc tube and a 400w Metal Halide arc tube within its glass housing. This creates a true “Full Spectrum” canopy of light for plants to bathe and grow in. The light produced by these bulbs is lower in overall lumens created but very highly absorbable to plants.

That’s all for today folks. Check out http://www.igrowhydro.com/grow-info.aspx for more growing information. Come back for tip #10 when we focus on Caring for HID Bulbs. Visit http://www.igrowhydro.com for the best selection on all your grow lights needs.

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Special Online Offer

grow light girl — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:24:00 +0000

Quantum 600w Ballast. Was $189.95. Sale Price: $160.00. For the product, go to http://www.igrowhydro.com/detail.aspx?ID=5908 and enter the code QUANTUM600 during check out for your discount.

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Fresh Tips (Grow Lights #5 – Digital Lighting)

grow light girl — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:31:04 +0000

igrowhydro.com presents:
Fresh Tips (Grow Lights #5)

This week’s focus: Grow Lights
#5 – Digital Lighting
Electronic (Digital) Ballasts are ushering in the new age of indoor grow lighting, proving equal or increased light compared to the conventional core and coil Magnetic ballasts. Digintal ballasts do this at a more afforadable cost (due to their greater efficiency and less power usage.) Digital Ballasts offer less heat production and virtually silent opperation. They are also much lighter and smaller than their archaic hulking brethren. There are many different Digital Ballasts to choose from on the market today. All come from China (not a single Digital Ballast is made in the U.S. or any other country for that matter,) and most are faulty or poorly crafted. Stay far away from the FutureBrites or the Global GreenHouses (or any other Digital ballast with a fan – the good ones are at least Resin Sealed) We think the Lumateks are easily the best Digital Ballast on the market today. They are resin sealed, and produce the least amount of EMI (electro- magnetic interference) of any electronic ballast and conform to all international Electro-magnetic emission standards. What makes them really special is that they are 15-20% brighter than Standard Magnetic Ballasts and also most Digital Ballasts as well. Next to the Lumateks, nothing else really compares, but we had to choose another ballast it would be the Galaxy.

That’s all for today folks. Come back tomorrow for tip #6 when we focus on HID Bulbs. Visit http://www.igrowhydro.com for the best selection on all your grow lights needs.

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The Lumatek electornic ballast is a leader in the market.

grow light girl — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:19:53 +0000

The Lumatek line is the premier electronic ballast (also referred to as “digital ballast”) on the market because it delivers on promises of energy efficiency, higher lumen output, lighter weight and reliability. The Lumatek electronic ballast (e-ballast) produces up to 30% more lumens than a standard core and coil (magnetic) ballast while drawing less electricity. The output is generally the highest in its class, and the reliability of these ballasts has been unsurpassed. igrowhydro.com has a variety of voltages to choose from!

The internal components make Lumatek more than just another electronic ballast, but a sophisticated “E-Ballast” that actually senses the type of bulb, (MH or HPS) as well as calibrating its voltage to drive specific brands of lamps. This results in a softer start and higher output over a longer period than traditional magnetic ballast types.

Why choose an electronic ballast over a core-and-coil (magnetic) ballast?

Fast Start Up – The Lumatek e-ballast reaches full potential in under 1 minute. Magnetic ballasts typically take 20 minutes.
Small Compact Design – A Lumatek 600 watt ballast weighs less than 10 pounds compared to over 40 pounds for magnetic ballasts.
Cut-off Circuitry – Each ballast has a removable fuse to protect against power surges.
Fully Interchangeable – Lumatek ballasts can light both High Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide (MH) bulbs.
Completely Silent – You would have to put your ear up to the ballast before you could detect the softest sound.
Produce Less Heat – Lumatek ballasts are only warm to the tough. The ballast can be in the growroom!
More Lumen Output – 20-30% more lumens outputted, 8-15% brighter than other brands. More light equals more yield!
Lumatek also offers a three year replacement warranty!

It is easy to see how the Lumatek electronic ballasts have become the market’s most popular and best E-ballast. The Lumatek E-ballast is a performance leader by being the most reliable electronic ballast on the market!

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