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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2 x 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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Energy inefficient (18% more power draw)
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Energy efficient (18% less power draw)±
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Generates a large amount of heat
(air conditioning required)
(additional 60% 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)
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Bulb Life - 50,000 hours (11.5 years)
(no annual replacement necessary)
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External ballast
(85-90% conversion efficiency)±
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Internal ballast
(91-93% conversion efficiency)±
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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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