I'll agree that a single light source will out perform any multi-source fixture (CFL, T5, LED), but each has their purpose. Yes, I know there's a difference in performance, but they each serve a purpose. There's more to be said about the grower and their means, than about the lighting source. The sun is still the best option IMHO, but that's not an option every time.
I'm considering getting two dimmable ballasts, so I can run ~1KW continuously but effectively change the spectrum (one HPS and one MH) while the plants change cycles.
http://www.monstergardens.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=63&vmcchk=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=31
I'll check it out. Not trying to argue either bro.
Nope. It's not sulfur plasma, indeed it is based on Metal Halides, not sulfur. Sulfur plasma lamps usually have large spinning balloons and are available mostly in very high output (usually >700W), which makes it very hard to distribute if you don't have much ceiling height. They are bulky, noisy and not solid state. The beauty of LEP by Luxim is that there are no moving parts. So yes it is plasma technology which gets it's wide spectrum from molecular emission (but not from sulfur but from metal halides, it has much more UV than sulfur plasma), is generated in an electrode-less cell heated by a tuned microwave (though stationary instead of rotating, and very small) and it also has a very long life. They call it LEP - Light Emitting Plasma. It is a sort of HID lamp (high intensity discharge lamp) but without electrodes and arc to heat the metal salts in the HPS/MH arc tube.
Thank you very much for your schooling. I admit my error and am very happy to have this factual knowledge. Thank you very much.For real.Nope. It's not sulfur plasma, indeed it is based on Metal Halides, not sulfur. Sulfur plasma lamps usually have large spinning balloons and are available mostly in very high output (usually >700W), which makes it very hard to distribute if you don't have much ceiling height. They are bulky, noisy and not solid state. The beauty of LEP by Luxim is that there are no moving parts. So yes it is plasma technology which gets it's wide spectrum from molecular emission (but not from sulfur but from metal halides, it has much more UV than sulfur plasma), is generated in an electrode-less cell heated by a tuned microwave (though stationary instead of rotating, and very small) and it also has a very long life. They call it LEP - Light Emitting Plasma. It is a sort of HID lamp (high intensity discharge lamp) but without electrodes and arc to heat the metal salts in the HPS/MH arc tube.
The HPS and MH lamps are based on atomic emission, not molecular emission. Every specific element has its specific emission line, specific colors in the spectrum. Sodium has a narrow transmission line you see really well in a low pressure sodium lamp. In a high pressure sodium lamp that spectrum is widened. So unlike plasma light (which is molecular) it is much more difficult to get a wide and even spectrum. Metal halides are a much better for spectrum but they lose material inside the arc tube so they tend to wear out fast and lack in color stability. Ceramic arc tubes don't permit those losses so they are much more stable in color and light maintenance.
Most LEP fixtures on the market use the LUXIM STA series emitter. There was (and still is) the STA 40 series, which is universal position (looks like a led in the center of the round puck) and there is the STA 41 series designed for pointing downward +/- 90 degrees (though we recommed +/- 60 degrees). It has a square puck and the cell is horizontally embedded. It has about 25% better efficiency than the STA 40 series. On the Gavita website you can find the two different spectra. Also check the whitepapers in the download section for for explanation about the spectra and the use of it supplemental light for HPS.
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I love forums when im high. I was all into his story then saw this coment and thought about it and realised that was creepy ass post lmao cracked me upDoes Jonny always talk about himself in the 3rd person.
They've branded their newer metal-halide-bearing plasma sources LIFI, for "light fidelity". I got one and it burnt my plants. cnNope. It's not sulfur plasma, indeed it is based on Metal Halides, not sulfur. Sulfur plasma lamps usually have large spinning balloons and are available mostly in very high output (usually >700W), which makes it very hard to distribute if you don't have much ceiling height. They are bulky, noisy and not solid state. The beauty of LEP by Luxim is that there are no moving parts. So yes it is plasma technology which gets it's wide spectrum from molecular emission (but not from sulfur but from metal halides, it has much more UV than sulfur plasma), is generated in an electrode-less cell heated by a tuned microwave (though stationary instead of rotating, and very small) and it also has a very long life. They call it LEP - Light Emitting Plasma. It is a sort of HID lamp (high intensity discharge lamp) but without electrodes and arc to heat the metal salts in the HPS/MH arc tube.
The HPS and MH lamps are based on atomic emission, not molecular emission. Every specific element has its specific emission line, specific colors in the spectrum. Sodium has a narrow transmission line you see really well in a low pressure sodium lamp. In a high pressure sodium lamp that spectrum is widened. So unlike plasma light (which is molecular) it is much more difficult to get a wide and even spectrum. Metal halides are a much better for spectrum but they lose material inside the arc tube so they tend to wear out fast and lack in color stability. Ceramic arc tubes don't permit those losses so they are much more stable in color and light maintenance.
Most LEP fixtures on the market use the LUXIM STA series emitter. There was (and still is) the STA 40 series, which is universal position (looks like a led in the center of the round puck) and there is the STA 41 series designed for pointing downward +/- 90 degrees (though we recommed +/- 60 degrees). It has a square puck and the cell is horizontally embedded. It has about 25% better efficiency than the STA 40 series. On the Gavita website you can find the two different spectra. Also check the whitepapers in the download section for for explanation about the spectra and the use of it supplemental light for HPS.
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I want to see it in action dude...I just spent a ton of money in the past years building my ultimate cabs and suckh a change over is completely feasible but I must say that it is rocking the worlsd growing yield and quality wise already
