Replacing Your DE Lamps (Bulbs)
Replacing your lamps is critical because every 1% loss of PAR light can cost roughly 1% of growth and yield. When to re-lamp and how to plan it.
Cleaning Horticultural Luminaires: Best Practices
The summer months, when the days are longer, are typically a great time for greenhouse growers to consider cleaning horticultural luminaires.
How The Right Connector Can Save You Time And Money
Using the right connector for your grow lights makes a difference when it comes to installation, maintenance, and future retrofit projects.
10 Ways to Ensure High Yields and Crop Productivity with your HPS Luminaires
How to keep your HPS luminaires at full output, from re-lamping intervals to reflector cleaning
Re-Lamping Pointers: How to Plan a Well-Thought-Out Re-lamping Schedule
Since light output depreciates over time, regular replacement of lamps is critical to maintaining the performance of HID luminaires.
How to Optimize your Lighting System for Increased Efficiency and Higher Yields
How to keep an HID or LED grow light system at full output. Re-lamping intervals, reflector cleaning, voltage and retrofit guidance from P.L. Light Systems.
Everything You Need To Know About Voltage For Your Grow Light Installation
What voltage do grow lights need? Commercial fixtures run on 120V to 480V depending on the model. Many P.L. Light Systems LED fixtures accept 208-480V, and the best choice is the highest voltage your facility has available. This guide answers the electrical questions that come before any lighting decision, from single-phase versus 3-phase supply to fixture-by-fixture voltage ranges.