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| February, 2010 Volume 5, Issue 2 |
Greenhouse Layout
greenhouse configurations utilize the “LEDStik” which consists of 4 LGM5 bars attached to a vertically adjustable frame. LED plant lighting is a directional light source that provides light only where it is needed. There is no need to light walkways or work areas so be sure to exclude these from your estimate. It is important to note that layout will vary depending on the light requirements of plants being grown. To some extent the mounting height of LED plant lighting will allow for varying intensities but these recommendations will vary by application. The following information will help estimate the number of LEDStiks needed to cover a desired greenhouse plot. *Each LEDStik would include 8’ (2.4m) frame, mounting hardware, 4 LGM5 bars, 1 country specific power supply, and 3 connect cables.
most local hardware stores for easy assembly locally and reduced shipping charges.
mounted 3-4 feet (.9 – 1.2 meters) above the plant canopy.
socket to the first light bar. Standard connect cables allow for a maximum of 11” (28cm) between bars. Up to 4 LGM5 bars can be run on a single power supply.
lighting on the marketplace today.
degradation.
parts, lead, or mercury and greatly reduce the risks of shock, burn, or fires associated with traditional lighting.
and include built-in reflectors eliminating white light pollution concerns
using the single bar method- a general rule of thumb in the greenhouse is that each LGM5 covers an area that is approximately 22” (.56 meters) x 67” (1.7 meters.) Individual bar coverage will require a power supply or drop to each bar or a minimum order of 1,000 bars for custom made extended connect cables. This method allows maximum coverage from each LGM5. *By moving LED plant lighting from one end of the greenhouse to the next you can dramatically reduce the initial cost of using LEDs as supplemental greenhouse lighting. *LED Grow Master plant lighting products are 100% recyclable via common methods at the end of its lifetime .-AL Another LED Prodigy
plant lighting. K'lila is a Junior High School student from Utah who fell into this category when she contacted SolarOasis back in 2007. They were happy to donate an LED plant light for her Science Fair project and K'lila proved herself as a prodigy of LED plant lighting. K'lila chose to address the problem of water retention when growing under a non- radiant light source such as the LEDs. The premise being that lack of heat means less evaporation which causes the tendency for over watering when using traditional soil mixes that are designed to hold water. Our young prodigy mixed her own medium using vermiculite, compost, and peat moss; and then gathered golf course sand, and ground-up clay pigeons to compare. Three mediums with very different properties of water retention. Next, K'lila sprouted arugula, radish, and mesclun to measure the rates of growth in each media under the same watering routine. I had the pleasure of working with her directly and was surprised by how quickly she picked up on the concepts associated with LEDs. K'lila had successes and failures in her experiment and managed to decipher the problems and come up with solutions which she intends to incorporate into her next project. The result of the experience was an award for third place in her district Science Fair, and a trip to state where she took home a special award. Another prodigy to confirm my faith in the next generation. --AL (To see the write up, graph, and pictures K'lila used to win at the Science Fair Click Here.) Copyright 2010 All Rights Reserved LED Grow Master Global, LLC |
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| K'lila's Winning Science Fair Project |