First Steps: Always Begin With the Following Disconnect main power whenever working on any electrical device. For additional protection you can also disconnect your fixture cord from your ballast (if so equipped). Allow sufficient time for the lighting system, lamp, and ballast to cool down prior to handling. Refer to the product manual or lamp…
Not all ballasts are created equalThere are no set standards for manufacturers who design electronic grow lighting ballasts higher than 400 watts. There are also no manufacturing standards for double-ended lamps. Therefore each manufacturer can design products to their own specifications instead of one that is shared by the entire industry. This has caused compatibility…
Why are Double-ended lamps different than Single-ended?Double Ended (DE) HPS grow lamps are typically used by commercial growers with large spaces and high ceilings. DE HPS grow lights produce higher intensities of light due to the design, construction and internal pressures of the arc tube (light generating source). The physical design and shape of the…
How we can claim an exclusive chemistry For decades, all the HID lamp manufacturers in the world obtained arc tube chemistry doses from one source: APL (Anderson Physics Lab) Several years ago, EYE HORTILUX parent company, Iwasaki of Japan, pulled out of that agreement. Iwasaki used its own scientists, engineers and decades of experience in…
Choosing the right LED requires more than a PPF number To help explain, we will use this concept LED fixture. It packs a punch, but is it the right punch? PPF: 2000 μmol Efficacy: 2.96 μmol/J Watts: 675 (All data shown is taken from the concept LED on display here) WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN…
Calculate How Many Fixtures You NeedThis is a basic calculator for growers to estimate the amount of fixtures needed for a grow room. Payment options This calculator should only be used as an estimate. These results do not represent an official recommendation of fixtures or lighting levels. Please contact us to receive an official EYE…
THIS BTU CALCULATOR IS FOR LIGHTING ONLYThis calculator will help you determine what cooling is necessary for lights, ballasts, and LED systems only. We understand there are several factors that go into a true BTU calculation for grow environments (air handlers, CO2, fans, etc.); however, there are simply too many variables to consider when estimating…
At EYE HORTILUX®, we’re all about making grow lights that are eco-friendly. We take the environment into consideration for every step of our lamps’ lives, from fabrication to eventual disposal. Lamp Recycling/Disposal Several types of lamps contain hazardous materials which require specific disposal methods. Some EYE HORTILUX environmentally-friendly lamps are Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) TCLP-compliant…
Having a basic understanding of lighting and how it affects plant growth is vital to running a successful indoor growing operation. Whether you are a home grower or a commercial professional, lighting education can mean the difference between a high quality, high yield harvest or wasting your time and money.
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