DLI uv lights

Can anyone comment on the above uv lights, I've been running a couple of solacure bulbs for a year or more and they're in need of replacing.
If anyone can comment on the spectrum compared to the solacure because to my untrained eye there doesn't seem to be much uv.

From what it looks like to be, the bulb you linked, doesnt go below 315nm, as the Solacure, has its strongest rage from 280nm-305nm, which this bukb, cannot duplicate, and is 150w vs 32w for the Solacure. You can also run the Solacure, at a higher output.
It alo looks to me, this Fixture, would be extremely hard to integrate with a setup, other than multiple LED/HID Fixtures, as where 1 Solacure with cover a 2 x 4 area, and 2 of them, with cover a 4 x 4, and use les watts doing it.
Something else.

They are using a standard type of Refllector, to TRY, and Reflect UVA/B, which is a FAIL. UAVA/B, cannot be reflected by standard reflector technology.

The Solacure, has a special chemical treatment, INSIDE the BULB, that is a Built In Reflector.

The Solacure, is also More Efficient.

PPFD=1.31 umol/m2*s vs 1.1

Not to again mention. The Solacure has most of its power in the 280nm-30nm range, which this light, cannot touch.

Thank you, it's a bit hard to source the solacure now in the uk. But you've certainly made up my mind not to waste my cash on this.

pan2707 said:

Thank you, it's a bit hard to source the solacure now in the uk. But you've certainly made up my mind not to waste my cash on this.

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How about these companies?

Moflow said:

How about these companies?

https://ghedirect.co.uk/product/uv-4ft-lamp-only/

Solacure Flower Power UVB & UVR8 Lamp | Dr Greens

Solacure Flower Power UVB & UVR8 Lamp | a supplementary light source with an entirely unique spectrum, very beneficial to the indoor grower

drgreens.co.uk

Solacure Flower Power UVR8 Lamp/Bulb

Flower Power UVR8 1M is a supplementary light source with an entirely unique spectrum, that when added to the growing environment provide a list of responses that are very beneficial to the indoor grower. Benefits include: Boosting resins, oils, terpenes and flavonoids. Killing Powdery Mildew...

bettergrowhydro.co.uk

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Yes, I've seen them online. It was my 2 local shops that don't stock em anymore, one was moaning about breakages. The 1m bulbs seem harder to source and not sure if solacure has stopped production of them. I've seen em on those 2 sites you've posted but always wary ordering first time. Growell were flogging the 4ft ones of cheap other week for £32 odd. Must have been getting rid.

pan2707 said:

Yes, I've seen them online. It was my 2 local shops that don't stock em anymore, one was moaning about breakages. The 1m bulbs seem harder to source and not sure if solacure has stopped production of them. I've seen em on those 2 sites you've posted but always wary ordering first time. Growell were flogging the 4ft ones of cheap other week for £32 odd. Must have been getting rid.

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Maybe the were on sale like the US ones $40 - £32?

Moflow said:

Maybe the were on sale like the US ones $40 - £32?

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Think it was a clearance sale. They don't have stock now.

How many hours per day did you run them for in flowering?
What distance away from the top of plants?
Has the uvB caused any damage to walls of the grow or cables or such near to it?
I'm running uvA led on full 12 hours. Its meant to cover a 1m2. 15" away.
I've a flower power light sitting in corner of hut but never tried it yet.
My main light is ~ 15" away. I'd be worried about burning the plants that close withh the Solarcure.
Maybe I'm wrong.
Perhaps you could allay my fears?

pan2707 said:

Think it was a clearance sale. They don't have stock now.

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Look into a migro uvb310.

I ran 2 in a 1.5 with a dimlux xtreme 1000w led. I believe dimlux have a uvb fluorescent to fix to their fixtures similar to the solacure, so they fitted perfectly between the bars. Think i had em about 18-24" same as the dimlux. I had em on for 1-2 hours max miday.Had to pack up for a while and downsize so got rid of the dimlux,was gutted.
I never saw any uv damage I would definitely throw it in if u have one, just use for an hour to start see how you go.
Currently about to start again with 2 telos leds.

Honestly id just look into uv leds. On this bulb theres only about what 30% output in the violet/uv region and pretty much nothing in sub 350nm region, the rest is normal par, and quite inefficient.


UV leds have become cheap and efficient by now, especially if youre happy to solder up some monos on ledstars. My suggestion would be upto 10% of your total wattgae in a 2:1 400/365nm spread