by Shane Torpey | Jun 30, 2021 | Grow light reviews
This 1,000W LED grow light is the largest output fixture I have ever tested and is very impressive. Designed for experienced growers who want to push the performance of their grow area to the limit in terms of yield per square foot. Support the channel and get 5%...
by Shane Torpey | Jun 30, 2021 | Grow light reviews
The O series of LED grow lights by Groplanner are good quality and good efficiency LED grow lights with a few unique features including wifi control and an acrylic cover over the LEDs. Available to US and Canadian customers here with 5% DISCOUNT CODE...
by Shane Torpey | Jun 28, 2021 | Grow light reviews
The Maxsisun MF2000 LED grow light is an excellent all rounder with lots of features and very good value for money Amazon US – 10% off the MF2000 on Amazon with code: MF2KMIGRO – Product Link: https://amzn.to/2Txi22E Amazon Canada – 10% off the...
by Shane Torpey | Jun 24, 2021 | Grow lighting tips
Summer SALE – 10% off all MIGRO Lights While stocks last Explore the Migro range
by Shane Torpey | Jun 20, 2021 | Grow light reviews
LED Gardener has tested and reviewed the MIGRO ARAY 4 PRO. He has measured the PAR output from the ARAY 4 PRO at multiple hanging heights with some amazing results. Check out his full review below. Explore the Migro range
by Shane Torpey | May 19, 2021 | Grow lighting tips
Using this simple and cheap method you can calculate the optimum hanging height for any grow light in any space without expensive tools or specialist equipment. We will show you how to use a free PAR meter App on your phone or a cheap lux meter to measure the PAR...
by Shane Torpey | May 7, 2021 | Grow lighting basics, Grow lighting tips
I test four cheap Lux meters from Amazon to see if they can be used to measure PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) so you can use them to optimise your grow light setup. The measurements are compared to the benchmark quantum sensor for measuring PAR from Apogee...
by Shane Torpey | May 5, 2021 | Grow lighting tips
There are a number of smartphone apps which claim to allow you measure PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation, the wavelengths of light that grow plants). An accurate quantum sensor for measuring PAR cost over $500, way out of reach of most home growers. I was...
by Shane Torpey | Apr 9, 2021 | Grow light reviews, Grow lighting tips
What is the best LED grow light on the market for small grow tents 2021? There is a limited range of quality small LED grow lights in the 50 watt to 150 watt range for small grow spaces of 2ft x 2ft or 60cm x 60cm. Many of the major brands concentrate on larger lights...
by Shane Torpey | Jan 22, 2021 | Grow light reviews
The MIGRO ARAY PRO range is now on sale. The best $/watt for its efficiency thanks to the addition of 50% more leds per light. This boosts system efficiency to 2.37umol/watt thanks to 50% extra leds per led bar. Available now. Here is an updated comparison with the...
by Shane Torpey | Nov 4, 2020 | Grow lighting basics, Grow lighting tips, LED Vs HPS
HPS Vs CMH Vs LED Should you upgrade from HPS and MH to CMH or LED? Spectrum comparison Traditionally growers used Metal Halide (MH) bulbs during the VEG cycle due to the high percentage (23%) of blue in the MH spectrum. Blue regulates internodal distance (the...
by Shane Torpey | Oct 22, 2020 | Grow light reviews, Grow lighting tips
Is it better to buy a cheap or expensive grow light? The market has reduced the cost of LED grow lights dramatically in the last few years and it is still falling. Companies are using different design approaches from low cost and medium efficiency to high cost and...
by Shane Torpey | Jul 2, 2020 | Grow light reviews
I’m very excited to release the new MIGRO ARAY LED grow light. I have used all the experience gained from years of testing LED grow lights to refine the new design. The result is a light that meets all the requirements I wanted: Class leading efficiency of 2.25...
by Stephen Doyle | Apr 24, 2020 | Grow lighting basics, Grow lighting tips
Link to grow light calculator: https://www.cocoforcannabis.com/grow-… Dr Coco tutorial video on the Calculator: https://youtu.be/NWzTqNEanEg Dr Coco has created an amazing grow light calculator to help growers select the best light for their needs. Visit the...
by Shane Torpey | Jun 8, 2019 | Grow light reviews
Shipping to Europe only due to Ebay restrictions We are selling come slightly damaged but fully functioning MIGRO 100+ lights at 20% discount and some New Condition Bridgelux VERO 29 Gen7 versions with 25% discount. Limited quantity available. Also, when we test...
by Shane Torpey | May 21, 2019 | Grow light reviews
We have upgraded all the major components of our MIGRO range to delivery 10% more PAR output than the previous version The COB LED is upgraded to the latest super high efficiency Luminus Gen4 New lens assembly with stainless steel holder, wider spread and more even...
by Shane Torpey | Dec 3, 2018 | Grow lighting basics, Grow lighting tips
We have partnered for a case study with the manufacturer of our favourite quantum sensor, the Apogee SQ500. Apogee instruments are a global company with many industry leading products in environmental instruments led by Dr Bruce Bugbee, an expert in Horticultural...
by Shane Torpey | Apr 18, 2018 | Grow lighting basics, Grow lighting tips, LED Vs HPS
This is a guide to help you decide what HID technology to chose for your grow. We compare the spectrum output, efficiency and lifetime cost of the most common types of High Intensity Discharge (HID) grow lights: Metal Halide (MH) High Pressure Sodium (HPS) Ceramic...
by Shane Torpey | Apr 6, 2018 | LED Vs HPS
The Best Small Grow Light 2018 We have tested a range of small grow light systems to determine what is the most efficient, what has the best spectrum and how much they cost to buy and run. The models selected are: MARS 300 Optic 1 Viparspectra V300 Lumii Envirogro T5...
by Shane Torpey | Nov 22, 2017 | Grow lighting basics, Grow lighting tips, LED Vs HPS
How to use our Grow Light Efficiency Calculation Tool to size your grow light This is a simple and accurate grow light efficiency calculation tool. You can use the grow light efficiency calculation tool for most grow light systems such as CFL, HPS, MH, CMH and LED....
by Shane Torpey | Oct 28, 2017 | Grow lighting basics, Grow lighting tips
What is the best grow light spectrum? This is a simple guide to the best grow light spectrum. We have taken the information from a recent & comprehensive scientific study of grow light spectrum. We present a summary of their experiment findings in an easy to...
by Shane Torpey | Oct 16, 2017 | Grow lighting basics, Grow lighting tips
Achieving the best grow room conditions for temperature, CO₂ and light levels will enable you to get the maximum yield from your grow. Extensive laboratory tests on Cannabis Sativa have determined the best temperature, light and CO₂ levels for maximum photosynthesis...
by Shane Torpey | Oct 14, 2017 | Grow lighting basics, Grow lighting tips
Plants need a lot of light from nearing the end of vegging and right through flowering to harvest. The yield at the end will be directly proportional to the amount of light the plants receive during this period. This guide will help you understand how high to hang...
by Shane Torpey | Oct 12, 2017 | Grow lighting basics, LED Vs HPS
Why upgrade from HPS to LED grow lighting? HPS is a great low cost technology, proven over years of use and is efficient when setup correctly. So why upgrade from HPS to LED? Let’s compare the LED vs HPS performance and costs first and see if it makes sense....
by Shane Torpey | Sep 14, 2017 | Grow lighting basics, Grow lighting tips, LED Vs HPS
How Big A Grow Light Do I Need? We show you how to convert from the light intensity you want in PAR to a grow light size in watts. You can use this calculator for any grow light system and any size grow area. How to to calculate the wattage of your grow light in four...
by Shane Torpey | Sep 14, 2017 | Grow lighting basics, Grow lighting tips
There are a range of different effects grow light spectrum (colours) can have on plant growth. It is a complex area but we will demonstrate to you the basic principals with practical experiments and results. Most importantly, there are general effects that red and...
by Shane Torpey | Aug 17, 2017 | Grow lighting basics
A ‘full spectrum’ grow light is a light source suitable for growing plants through it’s full life cycle from seed to harvest. As lighting technology has advanced it has become possible to tailor the light recipe for plants. The mixing of this recipe...
by Shane Torpey | May 8, 2017 | Closet Grow, Grow lighting tips
We have released a comprehensive Stealth Closet Grow Build Manual FREE. It is for anyone in the grow community who wants to setup a small and stealthy grow and needs a little help with the overall design and build. The Manual includes 14 pages of instructions and...
by Shane Torpey | Apr 11, 2017 | Grow lighting basics, Grow lighting tips, LED Vs HPS
What’s the difference between the spectrum of the Sun, HPS, CMH, Red/Blue LED and Full Spectrum LED We have tested the spectrum of all the major grow light technologies and compare them so you can see their makeup in Blue, Green and Red. It is the proportions of...
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