Are quantum boards any good?

They have been around a long time and have recently jumped on the quantum board bandwagon. Their lights use lower quality components (though some of them do use Meanwell drivers). They are still pretty good lights, but they are less reliable than the two brands above. Naturally, they are also cheaper.

Are Quantum board grow lights any good?

HLG 225 Quantum Board is described by the company as reliable, powerful, efficient, and versatile in terms of plants for which you plan to use this LED lighting board. It is also important to mention that it has impressive reviews on Amazon.

Are HLG lights worth it?

Does that mean these lights are not worth it? No, definitely not. They are great lights and they perform exceptionally well. The company had some issues in the past, but they have improved drastically.

How long do HLG grow lights Last?

Most LED lights have an expected lifespan rated at somewhere between 50,000 and 100,000 hours of use. In comparison, many other grow lights tend to last for around 20,000 hours before needing to be replaced. Besides decreasing long-term replacements costs, there are also money to be saved in lowered maintenance cost.

Is Blurple full spectrum?

Purple LEDs (often called blurples) are a combination of red and blue. Although blurple LED grow lights are trendy, they still are not as ideal as full-spectrum white LED lights, which better mimic natural sunlight.

Is HLG Made in USA?

From your DIY kits to your turnkey fixtures, all HLG products are produced in the USA.

How often should you replace LED grow lights?

Is Spider farmer better than HLG?

The Spider Farmer has a couple advantages over the HLG including the ability to control dimmability of up to 15 fixtures daisy-chained together. Also appears to have the ability to be mounted closer to the crop’s canopy without affecting PAR distribution as significantly.

Are Blurple lights outdated?

Although blurple LED grow lights are trendy, they still are not as ideal as full-spectrum white LED lights, which better mimic natural sunlight. Many plants start to develop elongated growth from the use of too much red light.

Should I buy a DIY quantum board grow light kit?

Upon looking around the grow light market there actually are some benefits to buying a DIY quantum board grow light kit compared to a pre-assembled quantum board grow light. The first benefit is the cost is lower. The popular HLG 300 V2 comes with two boards, 578 Samsung LM301B diodes in total.

What is a quantum board and how does it work?

The quantum board is basically a circuit board where LEDs are wired together and usually feature a heat sink (though some cheaper models might just give you a circuit board and you can add the heat sinks separately).

Is the Mars hydro TS 1000 a DIY quantum board kit?

It’s not a DIY quantum board kit, but it’s basically a pre-assembled quantum board grow light. The well known Mars Hydro grow light company recently released their new grow light line the TS Series. The Mars Hydro TS 1000 is a direct shot across the bow of quantum board grow lights.

How many umols do I need for a quantum grow light?

For example, the Horticulture Lighting Group DIY quantum board kit with 2 boards covers 2×2, with peak intensity (PPFD) at around 800 uMols in the center and 500 uMols once you get 2ft out from the center. There’s at least one COB LED grow light out there going for less money, but emits more intense light over the same area.