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mackabee said:
dont do it. i know a guy who owns a hydro shop and has used every piece of equipment out there. The bulbs give off a red n blue color, not spectrum, the spectrum comes from the gases burning inside the bulb, not the paint on the outside of bulb. yea they'll grow plants but, lets just say  he wont even sell them at his store. he said their a no go!!! he
got 20+ years experience and 2 hydroponic shops. He's my teacher

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Did you know that plants primarily use the Red and Blue wavelengths of the visible light spectrum for photosynthesis? LEDs are a natural choice for creating the light wavelengths plants can actually use i.e. photosynthetic active radiation.

Life-Cycle Costs:  We agree LEDs are initially more expensive. However, you recoup your investment through monthly savings on your electric bill and not replacing bulbs on a routine basis. LEDs have a very long life – typically seven years or more! And new LED technology has doubled the output of the LED bulbs during the past year. Click here

In addition, you have an opportunity to “Go Green.”  LEDs typically use only 20% to 30% of the electricity of conventional HID lighting. Most of our electricity in the USA is produced from fossil fuel sources such as coal.  By choosing an efficient light source such as LEDs, you can reduce your carbon footprint on our environment.

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agmotes165 said:
peace friends...hope this helps a little
agmotes165

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It has helped me, and I don't see why it wouldn't help anyone else with a little desire to learn.

Thanks.