Induction grow lights are versatile and efficient lighting systems that produce light following a chemical reaction that involves mercury and inert gas.
With greater spectrum capabilities, induction grow lights incorporate a range of options in terms of light customization, whereas many other lighting systems are limited.
Induction grow lights tend to have a superior build and design, and they have a particularly long lifespan, in the range of 100K hours.
Although their initial cost may be higher than the cost of acquiring fluorescent grow lights, it’s still lower than the cost of some lighting systems including LEDs.
Advantages of Induction Grow Lights
Many hemp and marijuana growers rely on these light systems for indoor plant growing. They are super durable and efficient, and the following are some of their advantages:
1. Extensive Color Temperature Range
Induction lamps feature extensive color temperature ranges. They are outfitted with control systems that make them easy to configure the ideal light for your indoor plants. They can give off varied light colors including red, green, and blue. The light spectrum plays a critical role in improving the quality of cannabis.
2. Extremely Durable
Induction lamps are outstanding as far as durability. The lamps can go on for as long as 100K hours. There’s minimal thermal stress weighing on the lamp. Induction lamps have robust hardware and are designed to absorb physical stress, thus eliminating lamp trauma.
3. Short Warm-Up and Restrike Times
For some types of grow lights, when you put them on, they don’t reach full capacity immediately. They take some time before reaching full light output; it’s referred to as a warm-up period. Again, some grow lights once they have been running for a certain length of time and they are turned off, they need to cool down before being put on again; and this is referred to as a restrike period. With induction lamps, the warm-up and restrike periods are mere seconds.
4. Low Heat Production
Some lighting systems typically operate whilst producing immense levels of heat. Excessive heat can damage plant structure or distort plant compounds. Induction lamps are designed to produce limited heat energy, and thus they are not a threat to plant integrity.
5. Eco-Friendly
Unlike some lighting systems such as fluorescents, induction lamps incorporate sealed tubes, and as a result, they prevent mercury particles from leaking into the environment.
Disadvantages of Induction Grow Lamps
Just as induction lighting systems have a positive side, they too have a negative side. The following are some of the disadvantages of induction grow lights.
Bulky design: the electromagnetic inductor needs to circle the bulb, adding to the bulkiness. Some other lighting systems including LEDs and T5s usually have a sleek and compact design that growers appreciate.
Radio waves disruption: in other words, when you’re too close, they might cause your Wi-Fi or phone to start acting up. However, this problem can be mitigated by involving professionals during setup and installation.
Minimal efficiency in extreme temperatures: induction lamps are designed to reach peak performance within a certain range of temperatures. If the temperatures are too high or too low, they may lower the efficiency of the lamp.