LEC bulbs for indoor growing

LEC bulbs improve the efficiency and reduce costs for the grower. For some years now, this lighting system has started to be implemented in plant cultivation, as they are simple to operate, heat up less and give spectacular results. They are a little more expensive than HPS and HM, but the investment is recovered in the short term in the light bill and the durability of the lighting equipment, which can be prolonged for much longer than traditional high discharge lighting equipment.

Characteristics of the LEC bulbs

LEC lights cover the ultraviolet spectrum, which is the most easily absorbed by plants, thus promoting optimal plant development. In the same way, it helps the photosynthesis process to occur without incidence.

Another advantage of LEC lighting systems is that they give off less heat than HID systems. Thus, there is no need for such large dissipation equipment as with high-pressure sodium lamps. This type of lighting produces about half the heat of HID lamps, which translates into more stable temperatures inside the grow room and healthier plants.

But if there is one thing that makes LEC lights so popular these days, it is undoubtedly their energy savings. A 315W LEC lighting system can perfectly replace a 600W HM or HPS system. It is possible to light a 120 x 120 x 200 cm cabinet with a 315W LEC system and far exceed the desired correlation of gram of harvest per watt of consumption.

While saving energy, this system offers unbeatable results, even better than those that can be obtained with the use of HID bulbs. Many growers are sceptical about this growing system because they have not yet been able to try it. But the progress that this type of LEC lighting has made in home growing is undeniable and the evidence speaks for itself.

The best LEC bulbs

At Experiencia Natural it is possible to find some of the highest quality LEC equipment on the market. This is the case of the Philips Master Color CDM 315W. A bulb designed for growing and covering the entire life cycle of the plants, so it is not necessary to change the lighting system from growth to flowering.

This LEC bulb consumes half the power of a traditional 600W HID bulb and offers the same results. In addition, it does not heat up and lasts much longer. This product comes with an adaptor for the reflectors in the form of a thread. This is very useful when using this type of lighting in 400W electromagnetic ballasts.

On the other hand, at Experiencia Natural it is also possible to purchase the Lumi 315W Solar Pro CDM lamp, one of the best value for money LEC systems on the market. Longer life and less heating are the aspects in which this lamp comes out on top compared to HPS and HM.

The two aforementioned lamps have a life of more than 10,000 hours, so they are guaranteed to last. LECs are here to stay and are one of the most efficient ways to light a grow tent.