Considerations in Cost Comparisons to Traditional Lighting
Electricity Costs vs HPS
Light Source
Watts
Hours Per Day
Days Per Year
Watt Hours Per Year
Kw Hours Per Year
Cost Per kwH
Cost Per Year
8 LGM5
72
14
365
367,920
367
.03c
$11
1000w HPS
1000
14
365
5,110,000
5,110
.03c
$153
These Savings Become More Important as Energy Costs Continue To Rise!
Peripheral Equipment
LED Grow Master lighting requires no ballast. Up to four bars can be run on a single power supply that plugs directly into a wall socket or bus line.
LED Grow Master lighting requires no reflector.
The LGM product line is complete with built in reflectors to focus the light only where it is needed.
Replacement Costs
Replacing bulbs and ballasts is a recurring cost of traditional lighting that is greatly reduced using LEDs. Our LED grow light is rated for 10-12 years of 24 hour operation with no light degradation.
Heat Management
LED Grow Master lighting puts off only trace amounts of heat HPS lighting creates a great deal of waste heat that must be ventilated in warm weather when the price of electricity is at its peak.
Disposal Costs
HPS and fluorescent lighting is considered hazardous waste and requires special disposal that includes disposal fees. LED Grow Master lighting contains no lead, mercury, or glass parts. This not only saves money in disposal fees but also makes them a safer lighting option for gardeners and the environment.
Water Use
Plants will use far less water under a non-radiant light source such as LED grow lights.
Nutrient Use
We recommend cutting nutrient use in half when gardening under LEDs.