ABOUT GROW LIGHTS & LIGHTING

Grow lights are lights for indoor hydroponic gardening. Two main types of grow light bulb are available: Metal Halide and HPS. Flourescent lights may also be used. The main parts of a grow light system are the reflector, the bulb, and the ballast equipment which is needed to connect the system to the mains electrical supply.

Reflectors, which have the appearance of an industrial hanging lamp shade, are usually made out of powder coated steel, with an aluminium reflective insert. They are designed to allow the passage of air for cooling.

Light movers are electric motors which enable the grow lights to move within the growing room. This eliminates the tendency of plats to grow toward the light source, and provides light to areas that would otherwise be shaded.

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LEADING USA GROW LIGHT & LIGHTING SUPPLIERS

The following leading grow light suppliers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of grow lights, including online catalogs, colors and designs for grow lights.

Planet Natural. Planet Natural is an online store specializing in organic fertilizers, natural pest control, and organic garden equipment including grow lights. It supplies four types of reflector, the ValuBrite Reflector, Radiant Air Collable Reflectors, Radiant Reflectors, and Daystar AC Reflectors. There is a choice of Metal Halide or HPS bulbs. Ballasts are available for each type of bulb. There is also a conversion ballast available, which will work with both types of bulb. Planet Natural also offers a digital light meter for determining whether your crop is receiving the right amount of light.

Elights.com. Elights, based in Nanuet, New York, is a leading online lighting store. Its commercial lighting section contains a category for grow lights. This covers Metal Halid and HPS bulbs from 250 watts to 1000 watts. Other items include: Dual Lamp Systems, Flourescent Grow Lights, Indoor Garden Supplies, Light Lifts, Light Movers, Plug-in Timers, Reflectors, Remote Ballasts, and Switchable Ballasts. The range has nine different designs of grow light reflector. These feature steel construction with white powder coated finish, and an aluminium reflector insert.

Hydroempire. Hydroempire is an online store specialising in hydroponic gardening equipment, including grow lights. The grow lights section of its website is organized into the following categories: HPS Systems, Metal Halide Systems, PL Systems, Dual Spectrum Systems, Grow Light Reflectors, Flourescent Lighting, Grow Light Bulbs, Grow Light Ballast, Grow Lighting Accessories, Light Movers, Reflective Grow Lights Mylar, and Reflective Grow Lights Accessories. Other sections of the Hydroempire cover: Hydroponic Systems, Nutrients, Extraction Kits, Fans, Trays and Reservoirs.

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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