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How to choose an LED horticultural lamp for indoor growing?
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The article talks about the evolution of indoor growing over the years, focusing on the lighting used. It mentions how HPS/SODIUM horticultural bulbs were the first ones used, but were complicated to install and consumed a lot of energy. Then ECO/MG horticultural bulbs came along but did not provide the expected results. Then, the first horticultural lighting solutions based on LED technology appeared around 2010, but were met with suspicion due to their questionable performance. However,...
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What are the different types of LEDs?
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The article describes the different types of LEDs used in indoor horticulture. Dip LED is the oldest type, but with low efficiency and a narrow beam angle. SMD LED is the most widely used LED in the world, it is small and flat, produces almost no heat and offers excellent value for money for indoor growers. The High-Power LED offers high efficiency, ideal for lighting growing or flowering plants, with higher light intensity. COB LED is the most powerful LED on the market, and is used in...
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The Horticultural LED lamp: SpectraPANEL X 160
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The article discusses the SpectraPANEL X 160 LED horticultural lamp, a product designed to illuminate indoor plants. It is manufactured by the French company BloomLED and consists of two LED brands, CREE and OSRAM, that enhance photosynthesis in plants. It comes with two lenses to choose between penetration or surface lighting. It has an energy consumption of 100W and a 3-year warranty.
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