plasmargon
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Plasma Light Source (PLS) systems ARE the future!
Magnetron failure was the main complaint for the old Sulfur Plasma systems, and that says a lot considering their main component was a glass bulb spinning at 1200 RPM to keep it from instantly melting and becoming a fire hazard, not to mention the fact it would be like having a microwave oven above your heads (the energy, size and weight of a microwave).
WELL CHECK THIS OUT!
They have taken the concept of sulfur plasma to another level. It's now solid state (no moving parts). Instant on with less than a minute to re-strike, optional computer interface to monitor status, and dim-ability down to 20% (cool option for catastrophic heat buildup prevention). The spectral power distribution is similar to the output of the sun (they're working on the Red) and, before this new product really even goes to market according to inside people they've already increased the output 35% across the board (including Red) That's awesome when you really think about it. Imagine where they'll be in ten years!
These things are made to last and the diminishing of light over the ten year lifespan is negligible. If my calculations are right, if they really did accomplish 35% more efficiency on top of 120 Lumen per watt, that put's them over 160 lumen per watt! With more of the energy going into usable light and less to heat. So the heat output is less than a 200 watt HPS with the usable light of more than a 400 watt!
Whats the total weight you ask? Lighter than a digital ballast HPS system without the reflector!
Unlike High intensity discharge LED or Florescent lighting which emit their light over a larger surface area (up to 1 sq. foot for a single florescent), the PLS is a tic-tac size single point source that's so intense, you have to be careful with your eyes. Right now they make a 250 watt driver that has the PAR Watt equivalent of a 400 w Metal Halide, with this new 35% upgrade it will be even better. Right now It's perfect for the Clone/ Mother/ Veg cycle (with less heat and more PAR watt light than any other light in this range) and soon they will be releasing the new driver with an adjusted spectrum, more 642nm-662mn red range. I'm telling you all, (I feel almost prophetic) Solid State PLS (Plasma Light Source) Systems ARE the future of horticulture. (next year comes the 700 watt agricultural model)
And the cost? The current 250 watt system puts any 400 watt system to shame for the VEG cycle, and will cost less than the new $1000 LED systems, will last longer and grow more, with less electricity and heat than any other possible competitor. I'll keep you informed about the release date of the Horticultural model that we're in the process of developing for mass market. It looks like October for the adjusted frequency (Fruit) light production date. If you took the current 40-02 model and added a 100 watts of RED LED's nothing could currently beat it for budding! If the interest is high enough I would consider going into early production using the 40-02 driver. Oh by the way, we will be offering a 2 year warranty with our air cooled models.
(Use this light with some Humboldt 2-part Amino Acid Chelated Nutrients and set some records!)
Here it comes!~ The age of light without heat!
Magnetron failure was the main complaint for the old Sulfur Plasma systems, and that says a lot considering their main component was a glass bulb spinning at 1200 RPM to keep it from instantly melting and becoming a fire hazard, not to mention the fact it would be like having a microwave oven above your heads (the energy, size and weight of a microwave).
WELL CHECK THIS OUT!
They have taken the concept of sulfur plasma to another level. It's now solid state (no moving parts). Instant on with less than a minute to re-strike, optional computer interface to monitor status, and dim-ability down to 20% (cool option for catastrophic heat buildup prevention). The spectral power distribution is similar to the output of the sun (they're working on the Red) and, before this new product really even goes to market according to inside people they've already increased the output 35% across the board (including Red) That's awesome when you really think about it. Imagine where they'll be in ten years!
These things are made to last and the diminishing of light over the ten year lifespan is negligible. If my calculations are right, if they really did accomplish 35% more efficiency on top of 120 Lumen per watt, that put's them over 160 lumen per watt! With more of the energy going into usable light and less to heat. So the heat output is less than a 200 watt HPS with the usable light of more than a 400 watt!
Whats the total weight you ask? Lighter than a digital ballast HPS system without the reflector!
Unlike High intensity discharge LED or Florescent lighting which emit their light over a larger surface area (up to 1 sq. foot for a single florescent), the PLS is a tic-tac size single point source that's so intense, you have to be careful with your eyes. Right now they make a 250 watt driver that has the PAR Watt equivalent of a 400 w Metal Halide, with this new 35% upgrade it will be even better. Right now It's perfect for the Clone/ Mother/ Veg cycle (with less heat and more PAR watt light than any other light in this range) and soon they will be releasing the new driver with an adjusted spectrum, more 642nm-662mn red range. I'm telling you all, (I feel almost prophetic) Solid State PLS (Plasma Light Source) Systems ARE the future of horticulture. (next year comes the 700 watt agricultural model)
And the cost? The current 250 watt system puts any 400 watt system to shame for the VEG cycle, and will cost less than the new $1000 LED systems, will last longer and grow more, with less electricity and heat than any other possible competitor. I'll keep you informed about the release date of the Horticultural model that we're in the process of developing for mass market. It looks like October for the adjusted frequency (Fruit) light production date. If you took the current 40-02 model and added a 100 watts of RED LED's nothing could currently beat it for budding! If the interest is high enough I would consider going into early production using the 40-02 driver. Oh by the way, we will be offering a 2 year warranty with our air cooled models.
(Use this light with some Humboldt 2-part Amino Acid Chelated Nutrients and set some records!)
Here it comes!~ The age of light without heat!
