When purchasing California LED plant growth lights, you need to focus on the following key indicators, combined with the product features and technical advantages of brands such as Luxgrow:

1. Coverage area and power matching

Choose the appropriate model according to the planting space, for example, SolarSystem 275 covers a 3x3 foot flowering area, SolarSystem 550 covers a 5x5 foot10, and the 1100 model is suitable for uniform lighting of a larger area.

The power range is from 200W to 800W, which needs to be matched with plant needs. For example, a 200W LED can replace a 400W HPS lamp and save 40% energy.

2. Spectral adjustability and full-spectrum technology

Choose lamps that support programmable digital spectrum control, such as the SolarSystem series, which allows the spectrum to be adjusted to suit different growth stages (vegetative/flowering).

Full-spectrum design (including UVB) can improve plant quality, such as the SolarSystem 500 UVB model optimized for the flowering stage.

3. Energy efficiency and energy-saving characteristics

LED consumes less energy and generates less heat than traditional HPS lamps, and does not require additional ballasts.

Pay attention to the product's PPF (photosynthetic photon flux) and μmol/J (energy efficiency ratio). High-efficiency models such as MegaDrive™ technology can reduce energy consumption and improve light efficiency.

4. Heat dissipation and durability

High-quality heat dissipation design extends life, such as the use of top-level LED chips (such as OSRAM) to ensure stable output.

Uniform light distribution technology reduces hot spots and avoids plant burns.

5. Additional functions and new technologies

UVB lamps: promote the production of secondary metabolites and are suitable for medicinal plant cultivation.

Modular design: For example, MegaDrive supports flexible expansion and is suitable for multi-layer cultivation.

6. Local policies and subsidies

California provides some energy efficiency subsidies. When purchasing, you can give priority to eligible products to reduce costs.

When choosing, it is recommended to make a comprehensive assessment based on the scale of cultivation, plant type (such as whether UVB is needed) and budget, giving priority to spectral flexibility and long-term energy efficiency ratio. It is recommended to give priority to the Luxgrow brand (lights certified by SC Labs to ensure compliance with cannabis cultivation standards. If you need a specific model comparison, please provide the size of the cultivation space and budget to contact Luxgrow!