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August 6, 2008

Grow Lights Used In Hydroponics

by Madison Rutherford

What kind of plants can be grown using hydroponics? Almost any type of plant can be grown using hydroponics techniques. Some are just more delicate than others. Usually if you can produce ideal environmental conditions the hydroponic plants will be far superior to plants from the same stock grown in soil. Anything can be easily grown, but some plants prove to be more space efficient.There is no energy savings from running your lights at 240 volts. That is a misconception that many people have. The main advantage is the fact that you can run more lights on one electrical circuit. For example if you run a 20 amp 120 volt circuit, you can only run two 1000 watt lights on that circuit. If you were to wire the circuit up for 240 volts you can run four 1000 watt lights on that circuit.First of all the common names of those two fittings are a fill/drain fitting and an overflow fitting. The fill/drain fitting is a fitting that is attached to the pump and serves as the inlet for the water filling the tray and also serves as the outlet for the water to drain back into the reservoir. The overflow fitting consists of a number of different plumbing parts and acts as a watering level regulator. The concept is quite simple..

How long has Basement Lighting Hydroponics been established? Basement Lighting started trading in 1999. It became incorpated as Basement Lighting Limited in 2002.The optimal temperature of the nutrient solution should be in the range of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Most of the fertilizers readily available are very general purpose mixes that do not work well for all types of plants.

Can I transfer plants from soil to hydroponics? Yes, you can. All you need to do is wash the roots of the plant by dipping in water and try to remove as much of the soil matter as possible. Be very careful with the delicate roots so the plant doesn't go into too much transplant shock. After the roots are somewhat clean go ahead and pot the plant in any of your favorite hydroponic media and begin a standard watering regimen.

What is the desired temperature range for the nutrient solution? The optimal temperature of the nutrient solution should be in the range of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Most of the fertilizers readily available are very general purpose mixes that do not work well for all types of plants. The nutrients that we sell are made specifically for plants grown in hydroponics systems that utilize sterile growing mediums.

What is the difference between High Pressure Sodium and Metal Halide? The difference between these two types of HID (High Intensity Discharge) lights is the color spectrum that is emitted from each. The High Pressure Sodium bulb emits light that is concentrated in the red to yellow side of the spectrum and is weak in the blue-violet end. While the Metal Halide bulb emits light that is very balanced and contains all the energy peaks at wavelengths of the visible spectrum.It is easy to verify our company exists. (We are company number 04418462.) Additionally, if we did not send goods, the news would spread quickly and we would end up without a business, which after all the hard work we've put into it, would be ridiculous. Also one of the main reasons that we put our business on the web is to provide the good, honest and efficient service that our customers deserve.No.

What is Basement Lighting Hydroponics' prefered method of payment? We prefer payment by cheque, bank transfer, cash (registered or special delivery only) or postal orders. Online payment options incur a surcharge to the merchant (which we absorb). Therefore, we are able to provide a better and more discreet service if you pay via cheque, cash or postal order. Additionally, if you are paying by cheque or bankers' draft, we do not dispatch goods until payment is confirmed.There is no clear cut answer to this question. Different mediums work better for different situations and different crops.

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