Consider your options when choosing LEDs

If you’re making the switch to LED grow lighting from your current HID or HPS system, there can be many factors to consider. Here are some of the tips for choosing the right company to meet your needs.

Return on investment (ROI): Growing with supplemental lighting two to four (darker) months a year would yield greater ROI than using the light year-round.

Maintenance and installation costs – Although LEDs require lower maintenance, there may be higher installation costs.

Can a grower get energy rebates for LEDs?

What changes to cultural practices will need to be made (water, fertility, CO2) to accommodate new lights?

A reputable lighting manufacturer will utilize only the world’s leading LED component suppliers who provide high-quality, top performing products. They will also always adhere to extensive quality control procedures and independent third-party testing on key product performance data, to ensure LED products perform as expected.

LED light output and useful life are strongly affected by operating temperature. Good quality LED light fixtures will be thermally engineered to dissipate heat—minimizing the LED junction temperature and maximizing the LED light output, lifetime and reliability.
Find a company that sells many types of lights so customers can find the proper system that fits their specific needs.
Look for companies that are always improving and progressing, as technologies are constantly changing.