Selecting a Good LED Grow Light - What You Need to Know!

Purchasing an LED grow light can be frustrating if you don't
know what to look for. 

Indoor gardeners who have used LED grow lights have been quite satisfied with their performance.  There are some people, however, who have had bad experiences and a lot of that dissatisfaction comes from the fact that they may not have chosen a good light.  Below, discover how you can choose superior LED grow lights.

1.  The Beam Angle.  When you buy an LED light you should be looking at the beam angle. There are generally three to choose from: 60, 90, and 120 degree angles.  Taller plants do better with the 60 degree because the light is more intense.  The 120 degree is best for wide areas, such as when growing several short plants. People who purchase 120 degree lights for a tall plant will likely have a bad experience.

 2.  Check the warranty.  Superior LED lights come with a minimum of a year warranty, with the best of those providing a five-year warranty.  Any product that is backed by the manufacturer is a good one.

 3.  Trial Period.  This is a fairly new type of technology, so use the 30 day trial period to your advantage.  Return it if it is not giving you the results you want. If the light you are looking at doesn’t have a trial period, then think twice about buying it.

4.  The Heat Sink.  When the chips of the LED lights overheat, they can break, which is often a complaint among consumers.  Therefore, a quality heat sink needs to be in place, having lots of fins and a quality fan.

A quality heat sink will have lots of fins.

5.  The Wattage.  The watts that your light will draw are what will affect your energy bill and your plant.  So, if a light is listed at 100 W, but only draws 70 W, then you are only paying for the latter.  However, this may affect the condition of your plants in a negative way if you think you are getting more power than you actually are.

6.  Spectral Wave Length.  This is very important to the growth of your plants.  Wavelengths are calculated by color, ultraviolet and blue being short and red and infrared being long.

Manufacturers can control the exact spectrum of LED grow lights, unlike with other types of lights and, of course the sun.  This is important because scientists have discovered that plants do not require the use of every color of light.

Therefore, purchasing the right one will have a huge impact on the condition, the health, and the growth of your plants.  Red lights induced flowering, while blue light induced vegetation or growth.  So, you should shop accordingly to your needs.  You can also purchase one that has both red and blue lights.

In Conclusion

Understanding the criteria that comes with choosing the perfect LED grow lights will help you with all your gardening needs. It will also help you avoid a bad experience.