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[Porky82]

Humidity and burning sulfur also does a nice number on them, we seen more boards grow dodgy in our veg space. Sealed boards should be better as long as the temps are similar.
Thermal cycling also seems to affect the actual pcb - my mate did a bare board light on very low watts and had a few boards fail completely; not burnt diodes but just board stopped working.

Yeah right I had no idea humidity would have a negative effect on the diodes. I try to get my humidity as high as possible in veg and am often in the high 70s with lights on and into the 90s with lights off. Water dripping down the walls stuff.
I'm now even more impressed with the longevity of these lights!!
Current pic!

 

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Features​

Brand	Fohse
SKU	PISCES-9
Weight (lb.)	38
Prop 65	No
Length (in.)	49
Width (in.)	26
Height (in.)	5
Warranty	3 Year
Lead Time	This product ships in 2 business days
Lighting Type	LED
LED Light Spectrum	Full Spectrum
LED Fixture Type	Multi-Bar
LED Features	Manual Dimming Knob, Dimmable *with Controller
Est. Electricity Cost /mo	$38.88
Exact Watts	900 Watts
LED Diode Type	Sanan 3V 3030+Sanan 3535 660nm
PAR Efficiency	2.61-2.71 µmol/J
Total PPF Output	2494 µmol/s
Voltage	120-277 Volt
Power Cord(s) Included	Yes - 240 Volt w/ 120V Adapter
Power Cord Length	10 ft.
Coverage Area	Veg: 5' x 5'; Flower: 4' x 4'
Grow Light Certifications	IP65 Rated, UL Listed, CSA Listed
ETL Listed	No
UL Listed	Yes

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[JayWilly]

I had a blackdog led 420w last 8 years and a viparspectra 420w true watts last 7 years both had drivers fail and lost half the lightning . So between the 2 i would say the viparspectra was a better bang for your buck as they were comparable in growth and cost 100s less. I am running ac infinity now and most there products so I would say I'm pretty happy with them at the moment

 

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Update, added Growlights Australia

Grow Lights Australia - Full Spectrum LED Grow Light

True Full Spectrum LED Grow Lights. Made in Australia with UV and Far Red. ePAR. Proven Yields, Quality and Efficiency. Price $ Per Watt.

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I had a blackdog led 420w last 8 years and a viparspectra 420w true watts last 7 years both had drivers fail and lost half the lightning . So between the 2 i would say the viparspectra was a better bang for your buck as they were comparable in growth and cost 100s less. I am running ac infinity now and most there products so I would say I'm pretty happy with them at the moment

also added https://www.blackdogled.com/


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[bigbadbillybob]

im using the omega infinity pro 3.0, and im loving them, big fat buds the last run and shaping up well this run

 

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im using the omega infinity pro 3.0, and im loving them, big fat buds the last run and shaping up well this run

added to poll choices thanks for sharing

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Description​

The Omega Infinity is designed with the grower in mind. Its versatility makes it a great entry-level option without compromising on quality. The precise PPFD distribution gives your plants enough light to be in the best condition, and the full-spectrum light allows you to grow multiple species of plants together in one space. Experience healthy growth and strong and huge yields of flowers and fruits with the Omega Infinity, all at a lower running cost than its competitors.
The light is easily installed across any setup. The two ballast supports are mounted, and use them to secure the driver in place. Adjust to ensure the LED is at the required height for your growth; once you’ve secured the LED where your plants will benefit most, plug the power cable into the driver and turn it on at the mains. At this point, you can attach a timer or control panel if that’s part of your growth plan.
Use the Infinity in indoor grow rooms, grow tents and hydroponic systems. For the absolute best results, Omega recommends using the light in a space of 1.4m2.
Key Specifications
EFFICACY: up to 3.0 μmol/J
PPF: 1890 μmol/s
INPUT VOLTAGE: 220-240V, 50-60Hz
INPUT POWER: 615W (+5%)
FOOTPRINT: 1.4x1.4m
WATERPROOF: IP65
LIFETIME: +50 000 hrs
LIGHT DISTRIBUTION: 120°
DIMMABLE: OFF-25%-50%-75%-100% with 0-10V Light Dimmer (Included)
WEIGHT: 10 Kg
DIMENSIONS: 1091x1182.4x51mm
SPECTRUM: Full Spectrum F
AMPAGE: 25%: 0.66 | 50%: 1.31 | 75%: 1.97 | 100%: 2.63

 

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Common PAR Levels for Cannabis​

Last Update: Oct 12, 2023

• Horticulture
• Cannabis

Identifying the ideal PAR levels is quite complex and dependent on a lot of influencing factors. This article provides and overview, recommendations, and signs to detect if your cannabis plant has too much or too little light.


In order to grow healthy plants and yield a bountiful harvest, it is crucial to provide your cannabis plants with the proper intensity of light. But just using any light won't do the trick. What you need is the right intensity of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) at the leaves of your plant to really let them thrive.

Contents​

• The Daily Light Integral
• General Recommendations
• Influencing Factors
• Signs For Too Much Light
• Signs For Too Little Light
• Measuring Light

The Daily Light Integral​

When it comes to plant lighting, the daily light integral (DLI) is the most important measure and the one metric you want to optimize. Providing too low of a DLI will result in slow plant growth and a low yield whereas providing too high of a DLI will result in wasted electricity and might even burn the plants. That's why we're talking about DLI first in an article about PAR levels and we further assume that you know about DLI in the first place. If you want to learn more, we recommend our full article on DLI for cannabis.

General Recommendations​

Identifying the ideal PAR levels is quite complex and dependent on a lot of influencing factors, most notable the plant's genetics, current growth phase, and climate. To simplify things and provide you a recommendation already, we'll dive deeper into those details later on and reveal our recommendation first:

Growth Phase	PAR Level (PPFD)
Seedling / Clone	100 – 300
Vegetative	250 – 600
Bloom / Flowering	500 – 1050

Mind that PAR levels are measured as photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) generally in the unit of µmol/m²/s. If you want to learn more about different units of light measurement, we recommend our article on exactly that.

Influencing Factors​

A plant's photosynthesis and metabolism is quite complex and depends on a lot of factors above and beneath the soil. The following describes the most influental on the light levels.

CO2​

Photosynthesis mainly requires photons (light), water, and CO2. Therefore, CO2 is an important and influential factor when considering optimal PAR levels. As for really maxing out the rate of photosynthesis, all plants do have a point where more light just does not equal more growth, but moreoften than not, inadequate CO2 supplementation is the primary limiting factor.

Influence of CO2 concentration on the rate of photosynthesis
CO2 is measured in parts per million (ppm). General indoor CO2 levels of about 400 to 600 ppm quickly restrict photosynthetic activity to less than half of what would be possible. Supplementing higher CO2 to reach at least 800 ppm greatly boosts photosynthetic activity and allows for higher PAR levels and thus a higher PPFD. If you really want to max out your cannabis plant’s growth, we recommend the following CO2 levels:

Growth Phase	CO2 Level (ppm)
Seedling / Clone	400
Vegetative	400 – 800
Bloom / Flowering	800 – 1400

To dig deeper into the topic of adding CO2 to your cannabis grow, we recommend our article on increasing cannabis yields with CO2 covering it in much detail.

Temperature & Humidity​

In general, the growth of a cannabis plant increases with temperature until an optimal temperature is reached. Above the optimal temperature, plant growth decreases or even halts. The tricky thing is, that the optimal temperature again depends on the CO2 concentration in the growth environment. We recommend the following temperature levels:

Growth Phase	Day	Night
Seedling / Clone	72 – 80 °F	70 – 78 °F
Vegetative	74 – 84 °F	68 – 76 °F
Bloom / Flowering	68 – 84 °F	68 – 78 °F

Another factor is humidity whose optimal rate in turn is dependant on the temperature. The following table provides a detailed recommendation from a study on tomatoes that is also applicable to cannabis:

The effect of temperature and humidity levels. Image taken from Fluence.
As for the factor of climate, as long as you keep your plants within those recommended temperature and humidity values, you can increase your PAR levels to the upper end of our recommended PPFD values.

Genetics​

Cannabis naturally grows in pretty diverse climates stemming from tropical regions to highly mountaineuous areas – each with different light levels. As a highly cultivated and breed plant, there is a lot of genetic variety that is hard to cover in this article. However, most seed manufacturers provide some information about the specific strain's light need that should allow you to get a sense of putting your strain rather on the low- or the high end of our recommendation.

Signs For Too Much Light​

Light Burn​

Light burn is the most common sign of too high PAR levels on a cannabis plant. It is also commonly referred to as leaf burn and causes yellow leaves with green veins and stems.
Light burn might easily be mistaken with a Nitrogen deficiency, which also turns the leaves yellow. A simple indicator is how strong the yellow leaves are attached to the stem: While Nitrogen-deficient leaves fall off on their own, light-burned leaves are hard to pluck off. Furthermore, light burn is mainly affecting the leaves on the top of the plant while a Nitrogen deficiency starts at the bottom of the plant.

Loose And Airy Buds​

An excess of light also causes the plant's metabolism to work harder which often causes nutrient deficiencies and generally weak, loose, and airy buds that might even feel crisp.

Light-bleached "White" Buds​

Bud bleaching can happen when the buds itself get too much light and causes them to loose their color pigments and turn white. This must not be mistaken by a very resinous, trichome covered bud. Bleached buds are often less potent and might even lose allmost all of the cannabinoids.

Signs For Too Little Light​

Slow Growth​

The most obvious factor is slower than expected growth. As light is one of the key ingredients for plants to photosynthesize, with too little light, they just can't grow as desired. To identify slow growth, it might be helpful to compare the height of your plants to the regular height of the same strain at the same age.

Stretching​

When in a lack of light, most plants respond to this by spurring stem growth to move themselves closer to the light. This can be detected visually by higher internode spacing and an overall taller look of the plant.

Measuring Light​

If you're like us — you want to optimize the PAR levels for your cannabis plants for the best results in both plant growth and electricity consumption.

However, we can't see the PPFD that's striking a cannabis plant's leaf. Instead, you'll need the help of a specialized PAR light meter that provides an accurate PPFD reading.
However, as you already know, they are expensive. But there is an easier, cost-effective, and readily available solution: Our PAR meter app. Our app allows you to accurately measure PAR in PPFD without any external sensor by utilizing the smartphone's camera. We use lab-grade equipment for our development and testing. We can confidently state that our app is achieving best-in-class accuracy at your fingertips.

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If you haven’t used our app yet, we definitely recommend giving it a try! Photone is free to download on iOS and Android and may even save you hundreds of dollars otherwise unnecessarily spent on physical meters.
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If you're ready to fine-tune your grow room to
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SOME REAL GOOD POINTS IN THIS ARTICLE
TEMPS
LIGHT INTENSITY (SATURATION)
HUMIDITY
CO2

 

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Table 2. Per-plant fresh weight of inflorescence (FWf) and non-floral aboveground (FWnf) tissues, dry weight of inflorescence (DWf) and non-floral aboveground (DWnf) tissues, and harvest index (HI) of Cannabis sativa ‘Meridian’ plants grown under light emitting diodes (LEDs) for 45 days under average canopy-level photosynthetic photon densities

(PPFD) of either 600, 800, or 1,000 μmol m–2 s–1 for 12 h day–1 or PPFD of 600 μmol m–2 s–1

plus ultraviolet (UV, 280–400 nm) of either 12 h day–1 of 50 μmol m–2 s–1 from LEDs with peak wavelength of 385 nm for 45 days (UVA)

or 5 h day–1 of 3 μmol m–2 s–1 of wideband ultraviolet fluorescent lighting for the last 20 days of the flowering cycle (UVA + UVB).

Volume 13 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.974018

Indoor grown cannabis yield increased proportionally with light intensity, but ultraviolet radiation did not affect yield or cannabinoid content​

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Figure 3. Typical light response curves [net CO2 exchange rate (NCER) response to light intensity] of the youngest fully-expanded fan leaves of Cannabis sativa ‘Stillwater’ grown under either low or high localized photosynthetic photon flux densities (LPPFD). The low and high LPPFD were 91 and 1,238 μmol·m−2·s−1, respectively. Measurements were made during week 5 after the initiation of the 12-h photoperiod.
Volume 12 - 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.646020
This article is part of the Research TopicBehind the Smoke and Mirrors:
Reflections on Improving Cannabis Production and Investigating Medical PotentialView all 16 articles

Cannabis Yield, Potency, and Leaf Photosynthesis Respond Differently to Increasing Light Levels in an Indoor Environment​

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340278822_From_physics_to_fixtures_to_food_current_and_potential_LED_efficacy

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Light Quality Impacts Vertical Growth Rate, Phytochemical Yield and Cannabinoid Production Efficiency in Cannabis sativa

Light is one of the most crucial parameters for enclosed cannabis (Cannabis sativa) production, as it highly influences growth, secondary metabolite production, and operational costs. The objective of this study was to investigate and evaluate the impact of six light spectra on C. sativa...

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LED COLORS VS HPS

Cannabis lighting: Decreasing blue photon fraction increases yield but efficacy is more important for cost effective production of cannabinoids​

• Published: March 23, 2021
• https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248988

WHAT'S THE POINT ?
THE VARIABLES THAT EFFECT GROW LIGHT CHOICES NEED TO BE EXPLORED
UMOL, PPFD, GR/WATT, POTENCY, TERPENES, TECH COST, EFFICIENCY ENERGY COST,
DID I MISS A DETAIL THAT WOULD AFFECT LIGHT TECHNOLOGY CHOICE?
SEEDLING, VEG, FLOWER, WITH OR WITHOUT C02 ENRICHMENT, HOME USE, COMMERCIAL
WARRANTY, LIFESPAN...


OK PLEASE HELP WITH WHAT WE MAY HAVE MISSED ?
MAX PPFD WHAT IS THE NUMBER ?
OF COURSE LESS IS MORE AS LONG AS PRODUCTION DOES NOT SUFFER

 

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Photosynthetic Performance and Potency of Cannabis sativa L. Grown under LED and HPS Illumination

Discover the benefits of LED lighting in cannabis cultivation. Compare top LED options with industry-standard HPS lights. Increase productivity and cannabinoid potency with scientific insights.

www.scirp.org

HPS VS LED WHATS THE DEAL
Figure 3. Light response curves measured at 0, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 750, 1000, 1250, 1500, 1750 and 2000 µmol∙m−2∙s−1 for C. sativa using HPS (ePapillion 1000 w Double Ended bulbs) and LED (Fluence Bioengineering (now Fluence by Osram) SPYDR xPLUS) as the light sources (response curves for LED could not be measured above 1000 PPFD due to inability to fit the LiCor chamber between canopy and bulb).

I HAVE NO OPINION IN THIS EACH TO THEIR OWN AND HYBRID BULBS HPS/MH ARE AWESOME

NOTE:THESE COSTS ARE 2016 AND ARE CONSIDERABLY LESS TODAY

https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/cea/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2016/12/Light-Quantity-and-Quality.pdf

Light Quantity and Quality in Controlled Environment Agriculture Krishna Nemali, Ph.D.
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

 

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Agrobar has been the best for us by far.

 

[acespicoli]

Agrobar has been the best for us by far.

AGROBAR added to the poll choices
View the Agro Lighting AgroBar Ultra 720 Spec Sheet.

Top Features​

• Power 720W, 100V-277V
• PPF 1992 umol/s @400-700nm
• PPF 2046 umol/s @380-780nm
• Efficacy 2.75 umol/j @400-700nm
• Efficacy 2.825 umol/j @380-780nm
• 255 Unit Mass Control
• 0-100% dimming
• 5-Year Warranty

 

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Types of LED Emitters​

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Speaking on DIY were only limited by what the LED manufacturers manufacture?

Some of the popular options are of course already leading the commercial industry

Horticulture Lighting Applications | SAMSUNG LED | Samsung LED Global Website

Samsung Horticulture Lighting - Applications. Find out more tech spec and documentation about Horticulture Lighting in Samsung LED global website

led.samsung.com

White LED​

Product	Key Features
LM301H EVO	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · 0.56 μmol/s, 3.14 μmol/J @ 65 mA, 25°C · Anti-sulfurization
LM301H	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · 0.56 μmol/s, 3.10 μmol/J @ 65 mA, 25°C · Anti-sulfurization
LM301H ONE	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · One Package Solution for Leafy Greens · 0.49 μmol/s, 2.75 μmol/J @ 65 mA, 25°C
LH351H-B	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · PPF: 2.48 μmol/s @ 350 mA, 25°C · Efficacy: 2.51 μmol/J
LH351H-C	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · PPF: 2.56 μmol/s @ 350 mA, 25°C · Efficacy: 2.60 μmol/J
LH351H-D	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · PPF: 2.58 μmol/s @ 350 mA, 25°C · Efficacy: 2.69 μmol/J
LH502HD	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · 5.36 μmol/s, 2.69 μmol/J @ 350 mA, 25°C · Anti-sulfurization
LH241H	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · 2.51 μmol/s, 2.52 μmol/J @ 350 mA, 25°C · 1.4 A max current with low thermal resistance
LH281H	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · 2.59 μmol/s, 2.65 μmol/J @ 350 mA, 25°C · 2.0 A max current with low thermal resistance

Color LED​

Product	Key Features
LH351H Red (630 nm)	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · High Performance 630 nm Red · 1.82 μmol/s, 2.42 μmol/J @ 350 mA, 25°C
LH351H Deep Red (660 nm) V4	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · High Performance 660 nm Deep Red V4 · 5.86 umol/s, 4.00 umol/J @ 700 mA, 25°C
LH351H Deep Red (660 nm) V3	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · High Performance 660 nm Deep Red V3 · 5.72 umol/s, 3.85 umol/J @ 700 mA, 25°C
LH351H Deep Red (660 nm) V2 New	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · High Performance 660 nm Deep Red V2 New · 5.67 umol/s, 3.80 umol/J @ 700 mA, 25°C
LH351H Deep Red (660 nm)	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · High Performance 660 nm Deep Red · 2.40 μmol/s, 3.27 μmol/J @ 350 mA, 25°C
LH351H Far Red (730 nm)	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · High Performance 730 nm Far Red · 2.07 μmol/s, 3.11 μmol/J @ 350 mA, 25°C
LH351H Blue (450 nm)	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · High Performance 450 nm Royal Blue · 2.80 μmol/s, 2.86 μmol/J @ 350 mA, 25°C

LED Module​

Product	Key Features
Horticulture Module Gen2	· Horticulture Lighting Solution · 150 μmol/s, 2.98 μmol/J @ 1.2 A, 25°C · Size: 561.0 x 41.0 mm

CURRENTLY IN EDIT

 

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Application: Horticulture - Cree LED

Horticulture and other forms of agricultural lighting require application-tuned ratios of spectral content, high efficacy and long lifetimes. Since these systems are designed to maximize yields for plants and animals, they require different metrics than lighting products designed around the...

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SMD White Body	JB2835B G Class		Photophyll Select	3	Green/Blue Ratio	2	3	0.055	3	0.480	2	2.8	3.5
SMD White Body	JB2835B G Class Hort.		White	3	CCT (K)	2700	6500	0.055	3.06	0.480	2	2.8	3.5
SMD White Body	JB3030C E Class		White	3	CCT (K)	2700	6500	0.055	3.21	0.240	0.7	3	3
SMD White Body	JE2835		Royal	3	DWL (nm)	450	460	0.140	2.44	0.240	0.8	2.8	3.5
SMD White Body	JE2835		PC Mint	3	PC	---	---	0.140	2.41	0.240	0.8	2.8	3.5
SMD White Body	JE2835		Photo Red	3	PWL (nm)	650	670	0.140	2.52	0.250	0.6	2.8	3.5
SMD White Body	JE2835		Far Red	3	PWL (nm)	720	740	0.140	2.66	0.250	0.6	2.8	3.5
SMD White Body	JE2835		PC Purple	3	PC	---	---	0.140	2.2	0.350	1	2.8	3.5
SMD White Body	JR5050B K Class		White	6	CCT (K)	2700	6500	0.400	2.66	1.000	6	5	5
SMD White Body	JR5050B K Class		White	30	CCT (K)	2700	6500	0.080	2.66	0.240	6	5	5

 

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SMD White Body	JR5050C E Class		White	6	CCT (K)	2200	6500	0.400	2.83	1.000	6	5.2	5
SMD Ceramic	XP-E2		Photo Red	3	PWL (nm)	650	670	0.350	3.79	1.500	4	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-E2 Horizon70		Far Red	3	PWL (nm)	720	740	0.350	3.89	1.500	4	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-E2 Horizon90		Far Red	3	PWL (nm)	720	740	0.350	3.89	1.500	4	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-E2 S Line		Far Red	3	PWL (nm)	720	740	0.350	3.83	1.500	4	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-G3 Horizon70		White	3	CCT (K)	4000	4000	0.350	2.66	2.000	6	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-G3 Horizon70		Photophyll Select	3	Green/Blue Ratio	2	3	0.350	2.63	2.000	6	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-G3 Horizon70		Royal	3	PWL (nm)	440	455	0.350	2.81	2.000	6	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-G3 Horizon70		Photo Red	3	PWL (nm)	650	670	0.350	4.6	1.500	4	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-G3 Horizon90		White	3	CCT (K)	4000	4000	0.350	2.66	2.000	6	3.45	3.45

 

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SMD Ceramic	XP-G3 Horizon90		Photophyll Select	3	Green/Blue Ratio	2	3	0.350	2.63	2.000	6	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-G3 Horizon90		Royal	3	PWL (nm)	440	455	0.350	2.81	2.000	6	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-G3 Horizon90		Photo Red	3	PWL (nm)	650	670	0.350	4.42	1.500	4	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-G3 S Line		Royal	3	PWL (nm)	440	455	0.350	2.84	2.000	6	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-G3 S Line		Photophyll Select	3	Green/Blue Ratio	2	3	0.350	2.63	2.000	6	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-G3 S Line		Photo Red	3	PWL (nm)	650	670	0.350	4.6	1.500	4	3.45	3.45
SMD Ceramic	XP-G3 S Line		White	3	CCT (K)	3000	6500	0.350	2.94	2.000	6	3.45	3.45

 

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LUXEON SunPlus Series shatters the horticultural status quo​

To meet the exacting requirements of the horticulture market, Lumileds offers the breakthrough LUXEON SunPlus Series. These remarkable LEDs, available as single emitters or modules as part of the infinitely configurable Matrix Platform, deliver peerless performance, efficiency and consistency in a broad spectrum of colors.

With the LUXEON SunPlus 20 Line, manufacturers have access to a lighting solution that is ideal for greenhouse applications where directional light must reach the plant canopy.

LUXEON SUNPLUS 20 LINE

For the unique challenges associated with interweaving and vertical farming, the LUXEON SunPlus 35 Line radiates low heat and allows light fixtures to be placed a short distance from the plant.

LUXEON SUNPLUS 35 LINE

And with the innovative LUXEON SunPlus CoB Line, manufacturers are able to provide fixed spectra in directional applications.

LUXEON SUNPLUS COB LINE

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SMD stands for Surface Mount Device and Light Emitting Diode.
SMD LEDs are a type of LED light that uses surface mount technology to place small LEDs onto a metal-core circuit board. The board is then connected with conductive tracks and soldered in place.

SMD LEDs are characterized by their flat shape, with the lower part welded directly to the electronic board and the electrical connections on the side. They are used in a variety of applications, including general lighting, decorative lighting, professional lighting, and applications that require indirect light.

SMD LEDs have many advantages, including:

Efficiency: SMD LEDs produce more light with a lower wattage.
Beam spread: SMD LEDs produce a wider beam of light that is spread over a greater area.
Space saving: SMDs use LED chips instead of diodes with long leads, which allows them to be clustered together and save space.


MAYBE PUTTING THESE IN PERSPECTIVE WILL HELP?
WILL CAN LIST THE DIODES DO THE MATH ON INPUT OUTPUT
THERE ARE LIKELY TO BE SCHEDULED UPDATES ON WEBSITE RELATED TO INDUSRTY IMPROVEMENT CONSORTIUM'S, THAT SOULD ALL BE AGGREGATED HERE ?
WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO IMPROVE LISTING OF MAJOR DIODE PRODUCERS

FEATURES
• Industry‑compatible size : 2.8 x 3.5 x 0.7 mm
• 3-V configuration
• RoHS and REACH compliant
• UL® recognized component (E495478)

RoHS and REACH are regulations that help ensure the safety of products and the environment by restricting the use of hazardous substances:

• RoHS
  Stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances, and it limits the use of certain substances in electrical and electronic equipment. This includes substances like lead, mercury, cadmium, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers. RoHS requires that every material in a product be below a certain threshold, and that it can't be destroyed or divided using abrasive processes.
  
  
• REACH
  Stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals, and it applies to all chemicals used in products, including those used to make them. This includes materials, solvents, paints, and more. REACH requires that chemicals are properly evaluated for potential risks to human health and the environment, and that products are safe for both. This includes ensuring that substances of very high concern (SVHCs) are not present above a certain threshold.

Companies that don't comply with RoHS or REACH may have their products recalled from the market, which can cost millions of dollars. If a product is suspected of being non-compliant, companies can take steps like:

• Notifying the Market Surveillance Authority (MSAs)
  
  
• Notifying the supply chain
  
  
• Quarantining the product
  
  
• Fixing the non-conformity
  
  
• Suspending it from being made available to the supply chain and end users
  
  
• Recalling it from end users

 

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Evaluating the safety and performance of horticultural lighting and ...

https://code-authorities.ul.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2019/03/Horticultural-Lighting-1.pdf

lighting and grow systems may be subject to. Further, current standards ... technology-hvac-led-grow-light-communication-technology-irrigation-system ...
Horticultural Lighting Testing and Certification Services | UL Solutions

Horticultural Lighting Testing and Certification

Learn about UL Solutions’ services and capabilities around horticultural lighting and grow systems, for farming and agricultural operations including food production, flower cultivation and legal cannabis production.

www.ul.com

Lighting and grow ... Performance testing and verification claims are available for LED and non-LED lighting (halogen, metal halide, fluorescent, incandescent, ...
UL 8800, Outline of Investigation for Horticultural Lighting Equipment

Shedding Light on Thermally Conductive Plastics

Thermally conductive plastics (TCPs) –– used to dissipate heat in applications from LED lighting to automotive components –– are a hot item. The global

www.ulprospector.com

Mar 12, 2021 ... The global LED lighting sector as a whole is expected to grow at a similar clip. Valuing the sector in 2019 at $54 billion, a market report ...
Addressing Polymeric Coatings in Horticultural Lighting | UL Solutions

Addressing Polymeric Coatings in Horticultural Lighting

Supplement SA, addressing safety requirements for polymeric coatings, has been added to UL 8800, the Standard for Horticultural Lighting Equipment and Systems.

www.ul.com

Feb 25, 2022 ... ... LED arrays. ... Limiting the amount of physical contact with the LED array in grow environments where personnel will occupy the lighted space ...
UL Solutions Warns of Unauthorized UL Marks on LED Bulbs | UL ...

UL Solutions Warns of Unauthorized UL Marks on LED Bulbs

The following is a notification (23PN-12) from UL Solutions that the LED bulbs identified below bear unauthorized UL Certification Marks.

www.ul.com

Jul 28, 2023 ... Name of Product: LED Bulb 15W and LED Bulb 25W. Remedy ... grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
First Horticultural System Certified to UL 8800 | UL Solutions

First Horticultural System Certified to UL 8800

Produced by InFarm, this hydroponic growing system is designed for use in grocery stores.

www.ul.com

Jan 19, 2022 ... In 2020, the hydroponics market was valued at $2.1 billion (USD) and it is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 20.7% by 2028.
UL acquires Luminaire Testing Laboratory | UL Solutions

UL acquires Luminaire Testing Laboratory

Northbrook, Ill., February 4, 2010 – Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) announced today that it has acquired Luminaire Testing Laboratory (LTL), based in Allentown, PA. LTL is…

www.ul.com

Feb 4, 2010 ... ... market for UL. "LED technology and energy efficiency are transforming the lighting industry, with the market for LED products estimated to grow ...
Raw Material and Ingredient Webinars | Prospector

UL Standards & Engagement Announces Expanded Executive Leadership | UL Standards & Engagement

UL Standards & Engagement announces the addition of four new leaders to its team and the promotion of two current leaders.

ulse.org

Jan 24, 2023 ... For its part, ULSE is expanding to increase impact, build advocacy, and grow its portfolio of standards. ... led the Project: Time Off initiative.
New Safety Standard for Horticultural Lighting Equipment | UL ...

New Safety Standard for Horticultural Lighting Equipment

The transition to indoor agriculture presents new challenges to those called upon to inspect, approve and sign off on specialized grow facilities. Learn about the new safety standards emerging for equipment used in these facilities.

www.ul.com

Feb 24, 2020 ... Indoor grow facilities are being established across North America at a rapid pace as growers of food producing plants and cannabis transition ...
UL Becomes New Partner for Lighting for Tomorrow Competition

Lighting

Learn how UL Solutions can help you with safety, performance, global market access and connected lighting technologies across the entire lighting industry.

www.ul.com

From LED lighting safety testing and lighting certification to performance testing, global market access, sustainability and beyond, we have the knowledge ...
Automotive Plastics – Progress and Progression

UL Solutions Issues First Horticultural ENEC Certification

ENEC now includes a distinct horticultural lighting certification under 60598, and UL Solutions recently issued the first certification to Signify

www.ul.com

Mar 14, 2024 ... The market for horticultural luminaires continues to grow. Lighting and grow systems designed for horticultural applications are critical ...
Assessing the Photobiological Safety of LEDs

https://code-authorities.ul.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2015/02/UL_WP_Final_Assessing-the-Photobiological-Safety-of-LEDs_v3_HR.pdf

LED revenue is expected to grow to over $16 billion by. 2016, driven largely by an anticipated 33% compound growth in LED lighting and lighting products, and ...


READING THAT MAY OR MAY NOT INTEREST YOU, DONT WORRY WE WILL FILTER IT ALL
THEN YOU CAN READ THE CONDENSED VERSION FOR THE CONCLUSION
NO DOUBT WERE MAKING SURE NOT TO SPARE ANY DETAILS

 

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NEC

Horticultural Lighting Horticultural lighting is a rapidly expanding technology. Indoor plant production facilities require special considerations. UL8800 was published in 2017 and contains construction & performance for safety. NEC requirements are needed to ensure safe installations and facilitate inspections. New Article 410, Part XVI, Special Provisions for Horticultural Lighting Equipment proposed.

https://code-authorities.ul.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/46/2019/09/UL_Horti_LightingBrief_v1.pdf

2020 Code Language:
The full text of the new section is as follows:

Part XVI. Special provisions for Horticultural lighting equipment  

410.170 General.

Luminaires complying with parts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X, XI, and XII of this article shall be permitted to be used for horticultural lighting. Part XVI shall additionally apply to lighting equipment specifically identified for horticultural use.

Informational note: Lighting equipment identified for horticultural use is designed to provide a spectral characteristic needed for the growth of plants and can also provide supplemental general illumination within the growing environment.

410.172 Listing.

Lighting equipment identified for horticultural use shall be listed.

410.174 Installation and use.

Lighting equipment identified for horticultural use shall be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and installation markings on the equipment as required by that listing.

410.176 Locations Not Permitted.

(A) General lighting.

Lighting equipment identified for horticultural use shall not be installed as lighting for general illumination unless such use is indicated in the manufacturer’s instructions.

(B) Installed location.

Lighting equipment identified for horticultural use shall not be installed where it is likely to be subject to physical damage or where concealed.

410.178 Flexible Cord.

Flexible cord shall only be permitted when provided as part of listed lighting equipment identified for horticultural use for any of the following uses:

• Connecting a horticultural lighting luminaire directly to a branch circuit outlet.
• Interconnecting horticultural lighting luminaires.
• Connecting a horticultural lighting luminaire to a *remote power source.

Informational note: *remote power sources include LED drivers, fluorescent ballasts, or HID ballasts.

410.180 Fittings and Connectors.

Fittings and connectors attached to flexible cords shall be provided as part of a listed horticultural lighting equipment device or system and installed in accordance with the instructions provided as part of that listing.

410.182 Grounding.

Lighting equipment identified for horticultural use shall be grounded as required in Article 250 and part V of this article.

410.184 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection.

Lighting equipment identified for horticultural use employing flexible cords with one or more conductors shall be supplied by lighting outlets protected by a listed ground-fault circuit interrupter.

410.186 Support.

Special fittings identified for support of horticultural lighting equipment shall be designed specifically for the horticultural lighting equipment on which they are installed and shall be used in accordance with the installation instructions provided and shall be securely fastened.

410.188 Hazardous (Classified) Locations.

Where installed in hazardous (classified) locations, horticultural lighting equipment shall conform to Articles 500 through 517 in addition to this article.

As more efficient lighting technologies continue to evolve and more states move towards decriminalization or legalization of hemp, CBD, and marijuana, usage of horticulture-specific lighting is likely to increase. The new Code sections cover many common topics such as listing, support, grounding, uses not permitted, and GFCI protection. The electrician and AHJ will no longer have to guess as to the application of the Code for this type of installation.


OK SO WE KNOW MANUFACTURERS ARE REGULATED
AND THIS STEERS PRODUCTION OF COMPONENTS