Comparing LED and fluorescent lamps

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We work with LED manufacturers on special project, so we have our eye on LEDs for UV and cannabis. For some things, LEDs are definitely the way to go, however, at this time and for the foreseeable future, LEDs are not going to be effective for stressing cannabis plants. We have a few decades of experience behind us, so trust me when I say, we will be the first to offer them when they are viable.

Spectrum

Spectrum using LEDs

Above is an example of what he spectrum looks like when you use LEDs. It is very spiky. Each spike is a different LED, so if you are only using a single type of LED, you only get one spike. For some applications, this is what you want, but for growing, it is not. At least not when it comes to UVB.

Spectrum using fluorescent lamps

Above here is a typical spectrum you would see from other types of lighting: incandescent, fluorescent or the sun. It is a smoother and more natural spectrum that contains more frequencies. This is what plants are used to. This is particularly important when it comes to UVB. Solacure lamps not only have a smoother spectrum, but our Flower Power lamps have a more complete spectrum since they can reproduce the lower half of the UVB spectrum, something that ordinary lamps can't do. This is why we have licensed patents, to be able to produce this fuller, more sunlike spectrum, then make it more intense.

Anything is better than nothing

It is true that any UVB source is better than none, but the ultimate source is one that spans the entire UVB spectrum, and is strong enough that you can actually give the plants MORE ultraviolet than they would get outside. Or less if you want. You control it with the timer; it's that simple. What makes it simple is starting with an extraordinarily strong lamp that produces the right frequencies, and the Flower Power certainly lives up to expectations in this respect.

What we have tried to do is create a product that is very affordable for what it does, lasts at least two growing seasons, is easy to maintain and work with, and only needs a simple timer to operate. You use two lamps per 1000w hood (or equivalent) so you are adding 80w of UV for every 1000w of general lighting.

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Solacure Means Quality

Solacure ultraviolet lamps aren't just good, we guarantee they are the best or we will give you your money back. Our patented glass is more transparent to UVA and UVB. Our custom cathode/anode sets lets you run 2 to 3 times more power than a standard lamp in the same size. All of our lamps have built in reflectors. We have a lamp for every need.

We stand behind everything we sell and guarantee each will perform exactly to specification, or we will replace them. We don't want your business this week, we want it every week, and we are willing to earn it. There really is a difference in quality when it comes to ultraviolet bulbs, and Solacure tops the list. Order online, over the phone, or call us if you need a custom UV lamp made, with fairly low minimums (around 2000 pieces). We can make it happen.

Buy with confidence: We like what we do, and we've been doing it for over 30 years.

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Got a question? The best way is usually to email us at sales@solacure.com.