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Side by Side Comparison 600w HPS / Solar Genesis I
High Pressure Sodium (600w)
Shorter lifespan, more heat, more electricity Lower initial investment
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Solar Genesis I
Longer lifespan, less heat, less electricity Return on investment in 1 year.
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2000 umoles PAR (limited spectrum)
Measured at 12" (recommended distance from plant canopy for optimum performance)
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2000 umoles PAR (full spectrum)
Measured @ 8" (recommended distance from plant canopy for optimum performance)
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Generates a large amount of heat
(air conditioning required)
(additional 45% more power required for cooling)±
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Generates a small amount of heat
(air conditioning not required)
(no additional power required for cooling)
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Bulb life - 20,000 hours (4 years)±
(most growers replace bulb annually)
External Ballast
(AC to DC conversion efficiency 85-90%)±
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Bulb Life - 30,000 hours (6.8 years)
(no bulb replacement for life of unit)
Internal power supply
(AC to DC conversion efficiency 94%)
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External exhaust fan
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Internal case fans
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Plant performance very good
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Plant performance very good
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Plant mass very good
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Plant mass very good
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Leaf color very good
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Leaf color very good
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Side by Side Comparison 1000w HPS / Solar Genesis II
High Pressure Sodium (1000w)
Shorter lifespan, more heat, more electricity Lower initial investment
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Solar Genesis II
Longer lifespan, less heat, less electricity Return on investment in 1 year.
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2000 umoles PAR (limited spectrum)
Measured at 12" (recommended distance from plant canopy for optimum performance)
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2000 umoles PAR (full spectrum)
Measured @ 8" (recommended distance from plant canopy for optimum performance)
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Generates a large amount of heat
(air conditioning required)
(additional 45% more power required for cooling)±
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Generates a small amount of heat
(air conditioning not required)
(no additional power required for cooling)
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Bulb life - 20,000 hours (4 years)±
(most growers replace bulb annually)
External ballast
(AC to DC conversion efficiency 85-90%)±
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Bulb Life - 30,000 hours (6.8 years)
(no bulb replacement for life of unit)
Internal power supply
(AC to DC conversion efficiency 94%)
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External exhaust fan
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Internal case fans
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Plant performance very good
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Plant performance very good
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Plant mass very good
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Plant mass very good
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Leaf color very good
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Leaf color very good
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Side by Side Comparison 1000w HPS / Solar Genesis VI
High Pressure Sodium (1000w)
Shorter lifespan, more heat, more electricity Lower initial investment
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Solar Genesis VI
Longer lifespan, less heat, less electricity Return on investment in six years
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2000 umoles PAR (limited spectrum)
Measured at 12" (recommended distance from plant canopy for optimum performance)
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2000 umoles PAR (full spectrum)
240 umoles PAR LED's (augmenting full spectrum)
Measured @ 8" (recommended distance from plant canopy for optimum performance)
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Generates a large amount of heat
(air conditioning required)
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Generates a small amount of heat
(air conditioning not required)
(no additional power required for cooling)
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Bulb life - 20,000 hours (4 years)±
(most growers replace bulb annually)
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Bulb Life - 30,000 hours (6.8 years)
(no bulb replacement for life of unit)
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External ballast
(AC to DC conversion efficiency 85-90%)±
External exhaust fan
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Internal power supply
(AC to DC conversion efficiency 94%)
Internal case fans
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External exhaust fan
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Internal case fans
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Plant performance very good
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Plant performance very good
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Plant mass very good
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Plant mass very good
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Leaf color very good
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Leaf color very good
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