LEDs for plants, a range of LED lamps

Indoor plants do not always have enough light at home. Without this, their development will be slow or irregular. To avoid this, you can install LEDs for plants. It is this lamp that can give the necessary spectrum of color. LED lighting is widely used for lighting greenhouses, greenhouses, in closed gardens and aquariums. They are a good substitute for sunlight, do not require large expenses and have a long service life.

Photosynthesis of plants is a process that takes place under sufficient illumination. Also, the following factors contribute to the correct development of plants: ambient temperature, humidity, spectrum of illumination, day and night duration, carbon adequacy.

Determination of the sufficiency of light

If it is decided to install lamps for plants, then it should be done as correctly as possible. To do this, you need to determine which plants do not have enough rays, and how it will be superfluous. If the lighting in the greenhouse is projected, then zones with different spectra must be envisaged. Next, determine the number of LEDs themselves. Professionals make it a special device - a luximeter. You can also make calculations yourself. But you have to dig a little and design the model you need.

If the project is done for a greenhouse, there is one universal rule for all types of light sources. When the height of the suspension increases, the illumination decreases.

LEDs

The spectrum of color radiation is of great importance. The optimal solution will be red and blue LEDs for plants in the proportion of two to one. How many watts will have the device does not really matter.

But more often apply odnovattnye. If there is a need to install the diodes yourself, then it is better to purchase ready-made tapes. You can fix them with glue, buttons or screws. It all depends on the holes provided. Manufacturers of such products are many, it is better to choose a well-known, and not faceless seller, who can not give a guarantee on his product.

Length of light waves

The spectrum of natural sunlight contains both blue and red. They allow the plants to develop mass, grow and bear fruit. When irradiated only by a blue spectrum with a wavelength of 450 nm, the representative of the flora will be short. Such a plant can not boast of a large green mass. It will also bear fruit. When absorbing a red band with a wavelength of 620 nm, it will develop roots, blossom well and bear fruit.

Pros of LEDs

When the plant lights up with LED lamps, it goes all the way: from the sprout to the fruit. Simultaneously during this time, when the luminescent device is in operation, only bloom will occur. LEDs for plants do not heat up, so there is no need for frequent airing of the room. In addition, there is no possibility of thermal overheating of the representatives of the flora.

Indispensable for such lamps for growing seedlings. The directivity of the radiation spectrum contributes to the fact that the shoots grow stronger in a short time. Plus, there is a low consumption of electricity. LEDs are second only to sodium lamps. But they are ten times more economical than incandescent lamps. LEDs for plants are up to 10 years old. Warranty period - from 3 to 5 years. Having installed such lamps, a long time will not have to worry about replacing them. Such lamps do not have harmful substances in their composition. Despite this, their use in greenhouses is very preferable. The market for today represents a large number of various designs of similar fixtures: they can be suspended, fixed on a wall or ceiling.

Minuses

To increase the radiation intensity, the LEDs are assembled into a large structure. This is a disadvantage only for small rooms. In large greenhouses this is insignificant. Disadvantage can be considered high cost in comparison with analogues - fluorescent lamps. The difference can reach eight times the value. But the diodes themselves will pay off after several years of service. They can significantly save electricity. Reduction of luminescence is observed after the expiration of the warranty period. When a large area of the greenhouse needs more lighting points compared to other types of lamps.

Heatsink radiator

It is necessary that heat is removed from the device. Better it will make a radiator, which is made of an aluminum profile or steel sheet. Less labor will require the use of a U-shaped finished profile. Calculate the area of the radiator is not difficult. It should be at least 20 cm ² per 1 Watt. After all the materials are selected, you can collect everything in one chain. LEDs for plant growth are best alternated in colors. Thus, uniform illumination will be obtained.

Phytodethodiode

Such a newest development, as a phytosvetodiode, is able to replace conventional analogs that shine only in one color. The new device in one chip has collected the necessary spectrum of LEDs for plants. It is necessary for all stages of growth. The simplest phytolamp usually consists of a block with LEDs and a fan. The latter, in turn, can be adjusted in height.

Fluorescent Lamps

Luminescent lamps for a long time remained at the peak of popularity in household gardens and vegetable gardens. But such lamps for plants do not fit the color spectrum. They are increasingly replaced by special fluorescent or fluorescent lamps.

Sodium

Such a strong light, as in the sodium apparatus, is not suitable for placement in an apartment. Its use is advisable in large greenhouses, gardens and greenhouses in which plants are illuminated. The downside of such lamps is their low performance. They convert two thirds of the energy into heat and only a small part goes to light. In addition, the red spectrum of such a lamp is more intense than blue.

Make the device yourself

The easiest way to make a lamp for plants is to use a tape on which the LEDs are located. It needs red and blue spectra. They will be connected to the power supply. The latter can be purchased in the same place as the tapes - in the building store. Also need a fastening - a panel, the size of the area of illumination.

The preparation should begin with the cleaning of the panel. Next, you can glue the diode tape. To do this, remove the protective film and glue it to the panel with a sticky side. If you have to cut the tape, then its pieces can be connected with a soldering iron.

LEDs for plants do not need additional ventilation. But if the room itself is not well ventilated, it is advisable to install the tape on a metal profile (for example, aluminum). The lighting modes for colors in a room can be as follows:

• For those growing far from the window, in a shaded place it will be enough to have 1000-3000 lux;
• For plants that need diffuse light, the value will be up to 4000 lux;
• Representatives of the flora who need direct illumination - up to 6000 lux;
• For tropical and those that bear fruit, up to 12,000 lux.

If you want to see indoor plants in a healthy and beautiful form, you need to carefully meet their need for illumination. So, we found out the advantages and disadvantages of LED lamps for plants, as well as the spectrum of their rays.