HELLO ALL, I am starting my first grow soon with a tight budget. I have two lights in mind with similar prices and I would like your experience to help me to choose.
The first one: 400 Watt Grow Light Wing Reflector HID Kit
Specifications:
PPFD (center spot, in grow tent): 871 umol/m2/s at 12" & 530 umol/m2/s at 18".
Efficacy: 1.4 umol/J (PPF/W)
Power consumption: 50W.
Operational cost: 10 cents/day (16 hrs), at 13 cent/kWh, US average.
Diodes & spectrum: 30 diodes at 3W. 400nm - 730 nm + 3200K and 4500K white.
Please help to choose smartely!
The first one: 400 Watt Grow Light Wing Reflector HID Kit
- 400 Watts @ 3.3 amps @ 120 Volts
- MH Color 4200k @ 33600 lm
- HPS Color 2100k @ 55000 lm
- Dimmable (Run ballast at 50%, 75%, or 100% power savings)
- 30% Lumens increase (and 30% power savings) over Magnetic Ballasts
- Runs cool and quiet (up to 15% cooler than other digital ballasts)
- Compact, lightweight design
- Maximum Lumens with either High-Pressure Sodium or Metal Halide Bulbs
- Worldwide voltage input 100V-268V (50-60Hz)
- Runs at 120V or 240V (50-60Hz)
- 8 Foot Power Cord
- Universal Lamp Cord Receptacle (compatible with most reflector cords)
- Fast start-up, stable light output, and longer bulb life
- cETL Approved Ballast and Fixture
- 1 Year Bumper to Bumper Warranty
Specifications:
PPFD (center spot, in grow tent): 871 umol/m2/s at 12" & 530 umol/m2/s at 18".
Efficacy: 1.4 umol/J (PPF/W)
Power consumption: 50W.
Operational cost: 10 cents/day (16 hrs), at 13 cent/kWh, US average.
Diodes & spectrum: 30 diodes at 3W. 400nm - 730 nm + 3200K and 4500K white.
Please help to choose smartely!