Recent content by Maxum

After visiting the various websites it is clear the only way to find out is to test under identical conditions. Lumatek and Nextgen have zero technical information, Accendo has quite a bit but not everything I'd like. One thing is clear after reading the Accendo data, the benifits of digital...

I agree with you if you're talking about "growing an oz", it's not about "if you're wealthy and want the nicest looking, coolest stuff" The thread is geared to the commercial grower looking for the best return on investment and that requires the fundamental data be accurate. Ballasts are a...

I will actually be measuring foot candles as a measurement of visable light density, I doubt there will be any difference in the readings with a new bulb. The digital ballasts seem to claim better lumen maintenence rather than increased output, although it can for certain bulbs. I only want...

I'll take a look at the spec's for the Lumatek and Par light meter, I may be able to come up with one or both.

It's the electronic ballast that should not be in the fixture because heat and electronics are a bad combination. The fixture increases the efficency of the system by reflecting the light to where you want it, it would be crazy not to use it. As for lumens, growing is a technical science and...

What you learned from this test is the power draw for that ballast and bulb together, what you didn't learn was the individual draw of each, if the bulb is rated at 400 watts it may only draw 375 and the balance is the ballast. You would need to do the same test with the electronic ballast and...