How to use a LED Panel Pro 150/250W

LED technology is on the increase among marijuana growers because it’s a system that offers plenty of benefits regarding economy and yield. This article is going to explain how to use a LED panel, in this case, a GB Lighting Luminaire.

Nowadays, professionalizing marijuana grows implies using full spectrum LED lights as they stand out for their efficiency during the growth and flowering phases of cannabis plants. Because of this, GB Lighting (GB The Green Brand’s private label) has launched two excellent luminaires: 150W Pro LED Panel and the 250W Pro LED Panel.

How does a LED panel work

If you are thinking about buying LED luminaries for your marijuana grow, GB Lighting offers different options to suit the preferences of all types of growers. Using these lamps offers certain benefits that should be taken into account before choosing the most appropriate option. There are obvious differences when compared to HPS or LEC grow light.

First of all, LED grow lights save energy, therefore, money. LED grow lights use energy more efficiently, consume less electricity and their average rated life is quite long as they can last for years. These lamps are cold and emit less heat than other types of luminaries, which means grows won’t need an additional refrigeration system in order to keep the grow room at the right temperature.

This feature makes them an excellent option for indoor grows performed during the summer months or in naturally hot areas all year round. However, if during winter months, the geographical zone is cold, heaters or radiators might be necessary to achieve the perfect temperature for plants’ development.

Due to the heat reduction, plants need less fertilizers added to the water solution, as the soil from the pots stays humid for a longer period of time. The risk of suffering nutritional deficiencies is also lower because there will be a lower accumulation of nutrients. On the other hand, the lack of heat means that the lamps can be placed nearer to the plants’ tips, which clearly increases the yield and improves its quality. 

150W Pro LED: usage mode

Likewise, this 150W Pro LED Panel is perfect for small grow tents or grow rooms. Its high performance technology is capable of producing large indoor yields.

With a color temperature of 3000K and a full spectrum aspect, this grow light is suitable for both growth and flowering phases, promoting proper plants’ photosynthesis. Its average rated life is of approximately 60.000 hours and it has a beam angle of 120º.

In order to know exactly how a LED Panel works, it’s important to stand out that you need 4 of these 150W Pro LED panels to cover for a 100 x 100 cm area, which are equivalent to a 600W HPS bulb. Perfect for growers that want to professionalize their indoor grows. It features an attractive design and efficient functioning. Same as its 250W counterpart, it includes different connections to add more panels in case it’s necessary to cover larger areas.

For best results, it’s important to know at what distance the panels should be from the tips of the plants. During growth, they should be placed at 30-40 cm, but for flowering, such distance should be reduced by 10 cm.

Regarding the lighting required for feminized strains, such as Apple Fritter, they need 18 hours of light and 6 of darkness during growth and 12/12 h once flowering starts. The dark hours must be consecutive and not interrupted in order to prevent hermaphroditism or a return to the growth phase. 

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250W Pro LED: usage mode

The 250W Pro LED panel is GB Lighting’s most powerful version. It guarantees the best indoor results thanks to its properties. Furthermore, this model has 560 Samsung diodes and includes the OSRAM Duris S5 purple diodes; which serve as a Chlorophyll A + B booster. The amperage goes up to 1.08 and input power reaches 280 W. To cover a 1 x 1 surface, you’ll need two of these luminaires.

In addition, this lamp is full spectrum and includes a high quality water resistant driver that protects against electrical shock. This Spanish product features a great suspension system, an ultra thin aluminium heat dissipator and 2 meters of cable.

The distance at which this panel needs to be placed is similar to its “younger brother”; 30-40 cm from the tips during the growth phase and 20-30 cm during the flowering period. However, it’s important to note that apart from the money saving; LED grow lights are also more discrete, as these types of luminaires produce less noise than HPS systems.

Regardless of the panel, whether it’s the 150W or the 250W model; autoflowering strains need between 18-22 hours of light throughout their entire life cycle; as they swap to the flowering period automatically. 

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150W and 250W Pro LED panels: main differences

The following chart lists the technical differences between the 150W and the 250W LED Pro panel. This way, cannabis growers can decide which grow lamp adapts better regarding preferences, expectations and possibilities.

Buy the GB Lighting LED Pro Panel that best adapts to your crop

Therefore, these panels are a great option for cannabis growers that want to professionalize their indoor grow area. Efficiency and energy saving are guaranteed with GB Lighting LED systems. This private brand is available only in GB The Green Brand. It is going to revolutionize the market with high quality luminaries, ballasts and reflectors at an unbeatable price.

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