Replace many MH & HPS bulbs with one Induction bulb to reduce electricity, heat and cost

The new Grow Chief High Frequency Induction bulbs have many features that make them superior to standard MH and HPS bulbs for hydroponics systems.

• One lamp provides both vegetative and flowering coverage.  No need to switch bulbs.
• Change your lamps once every 12 years instead of once a year.
• These lamps have an operating life rating of 100,000 hours.  An electrode instead of a filament means no parts to wear out.
• HFIND, High Frequency Induction, bulbs use up to 70% less electricity than MH, HPS or HID bulbs
• The HFIND bulbs run significantly cooler than MH or HPS bulbs
• These bulbs can be placed much closer to plants
• Air Conditioning need is considerably reduced
• Reduced heat generation plus reduced air conditioning need reduces electricity cost.

400 watt low frequency grow lamp with full-color spectrum light output. Rectangle style. Comes complete with bulb and 220VAC power supply	120 watt high frequency grow lamp with full-color spectrum light output. RING style. Comes complete with bulb and 120VAC power supply.
“The Olive” is a 150 watt HFIND bulb that can replace up to a 500 watt HPS, MH or HID.	This bulb has the same full-color spectrum as our red and blue bulbs, but features a 2700K color temperature.This lamp is ideally suited for smaller home growers who are looking for a super bright lower watt replacement.It’s also perfect for larger growers who need more light under-canopy to keep the stalk and stem strong.This bulb emits very little heat and therefore is perfect for placement under-canopy on larger late-stage growth plants. System comes complete with 120VAC power supply, bulbs and hook up wiring harness.
	The much lower HFIND bulb wattage on the right is exactly equivalent to the higher MH & HPS bulb wattage on the left.Imagine… achieving the same grow results (or better) with a bulb that uses 60% less wattage and up to 50% less heat?Imagine …the cost savings when you buy one bulb every 15 years instead of every 9 months. Imagine… the dollars saved when heat removal and air conditioning costs are no longer required.

The technology used is more like a super fluorescent that is ignited by frequency.  LED lights are not capable of providing the necessary uvA or uvB rays which are vital for plant growth.  Plus – most LED lamps offered today do not provide sufficient light output.

For more information about these cost saving bulbs see   http://shop.hydroponicsfarming.com/GC-Induction-HFIND-lamp-50209.htm

Sun Circle and Sun Twist Replacement Motor

The Sun Circle and Sun Twist rotating light sources for hydroponics systems were a good dependable product that provided years of service.

However, both products have now been retired and replaced with a new Solar Revolution  rotating light system.  Its unique design allows the gardener to add capacity as needed and set rotation distance all in one unit. The standard unit will rotate two, three or four lights up to 355 degrees and then reverse direction.

Frequently the original Sun Circle & Sun Twist Light Movers are still providing or could provide excellent service but their motors or plastic gears may be broken or worn out.

We have replacement motors and the plastic gears that attach to the motors  available from the original company that created the Sun Circle and Sun Twist Light Movers.

Sun Circle Motor 1997 or earlier

There are two motors available for the AH-Sun Circle or Sun Twist Light Mover depending upon the year that you purchased the original light mover.

Sun Circle Motor 1998 or later

Both motors will work. The difference is in the holes drilled for attaching the motor to the light mover.

There are two alignment holes which would need to be drilled out if the replacement motor you purchase now is not the same one as the original motor.

A Granger motor for Sun Circle or Sun Twist light movers purchased or built prior to 1998 requires oiling occasionally for proper maintenance.

The Hurst motor is a direct replacement for Sun Circle and Sun Twist light rotators manufactured in 1998 or later. It runs at 16 revolutions per hour and does not need to be oiled.   Complete installation instructions are included.

For more information about these new replacement motors see Sun Circle and Sun Twist replacement motors

Sun Circle & Sun Twist Replacement Hurst Motors

Sun Circle & Sun Twist Light Mover replacement motors and assembly are available from the original company that created the Sun Circle & Sun Twist Light Movers.

These revolving Light Movers are now discontinued but replacement motors are available to keep the existing units performing as well as ever.

There are two motors available for the Sun Circle or Sun Twist Light Mover depending upon the year that you purchased the original light mover. Both motors will work. The difference is in the holes drilled for attaching the motor to the light mover.

The two alignment holes would need to be drilled out if the replacement motor you purchase now is not the same one as the original motor. Otherwise either motor will work with either light mover.

A Grainger motor for Sun Circle light movers purchased or built prior to 1998 requires oiling occasionally for proper maintenance.
•Motor Ref No: 2736
•HGM-4007-1 Dayton 3M096
•120V 60HZ .5A 7 RPM
•(needs to be oiled)

•A Hurst motor for Sun Circle light movers built after 1998 does not require oiling and is a little bit faster.
•Model SA P/N 4002-008
•6RPM 115V 60HZ 1/2W
The Hurst motor is a direct replacement for Sun Circle and Sun Twist light rotators manufactured in 1998 or later. It runs at 16 revolutions per hour and does not need to be oiled. Complete installation instructions are included.

Replacement gear set
Optional replacement of the two plastic gears attached to the motor. This gear set fits both motors.

Replacement Armature Brushes
Replacement armature brushes are available: Two required for each arm of the Sun Circle Light Mover.

See the http://www.hydroponicsfarming.com/ website for more information about this unit.

T5 Bad Boy Fluorescent Light System

The Badboy T-5 fluorscent fixture uses a high sufficiency, digital electronic ballast to power the new high output T5 fluorscent lamps that feature a low profile and very low heat allowing it to be placed closed to the tops of your growing plants.

Placing the BadBoy high output fluorescent fixture close to the tops of plants provides a very intense, bright light over the area.

The large area of light dispersal coupled with the intense light is what makes T5 high output fluorescents very good for plant growth.  The light output is very comparable to a Metal Halide (MH) or High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lights but without the high electricity cost or heat generation.

A high output, low heat fluorescent grow light

Two 4 feet 12-lamp units will cover a 4 x 8 tray with more usable lumens than a 1000W H. I. D. Light and considerable less heat on plants.  This allows this unit to be placed closer to the top of the plants providing a very intense, bright light over the area.

The color and light quality of the T5 Badboy light system is much closer to regular daylight or outside sun resulting in tighter internodal spacing, thicker stem-wall, heartier foliage, increase in plant oils and more production. It enhances the characteristics of each specific plant mimicking sunlight’s natural spectrum and intensity.

Note: Only use Quantum lamps in the Badboy T5 Lamp fixtures. The very high output hyper-driven lamps and fixtures define optimum production but will burn out normal fluorescent lamps in 20 minutes or so.

See http://www.hydroponicsfarming.com/ for additional information about the Badboy T5 lamp fixtures.

Light Movers Extend the Efficiency of Hydroponics Grow Lights

The most efficient way to use high intensity lights is to have them moving within the grow room.

Moving the lights will eliminate the plants tendency to grow toward the light source and provide light to areas which otherwise may be shaded. Since the light is moving, it can pass closer to the plants without burning the leaves.

More intensity also allows plants to be placed much closer together, greatly increasing yield and quality. Moving your grow lights from one end of your garden area and back provides a number of advantages and a few disadvantages:

• The light can be placed closer to the plants without generating plant killing heat
• The light’s area of coverage is increased
• Provides a much greater variety of light angles to each plant
• Light will more frequently reach foliage at the bottom of the plant which may have been shielded by higher foliage
• Movement of the light will result in a decrease in the amount of light that each plant will receive
• A timed hesitation at the end of each travel will prevent the middle plants growing faster because they received twice the light overhead as did the end plants
• The timed hesitation will result in a level growing area
  Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium lamps can be mixed on the light mover as desired.

The size and shape of your room will determine the type of light mover that will best suit your needs.

• Lineal movers carry the light fixture slowly along a track and back again during the light cycle. Most are six feet long, support a single lamp, and are recommended when the growing area is long and narrow.
• Circular movers are best when the length and width of the room are similar. They are designed to carry either one, two, three or four lights, in a 360 degree circle, ideally lighting a ten by ten foot area. This diameter can be reduced but rarely extended.

For more information about a rotating light unit visit
http://www.hydroponicsfarming.com/