LED’s (Light Emitting Diodes) are up and coming in the world of indoor growing. LED’s are a new technology, relative to other light sources used for growing. Utilizing LED’s will save you money on electricity, as LED’s use much less electricity compared to all other light sources.
LED’s also last considerably longer, most will last around 50,000 hours. Chances are the power supply in any LED setup will go out before the actual LED’s do! (The power supply can be replaced) The main downside to LED’s is the upfront cost associated with setting up an LED system. Depending on a few factors, it could take up to a year or longer to pay off the cost of the LED’s.
There are a couple benefits to using LED’s, primarily the electricity savings. When utilized correctly, LED’s will provide a very specific light spectrum that is ideal for your plants. Many growers supplement their light system with LED’s that produce a spectrum that is ideal for photosynthesis. LED’s also produce less heat, which may further lower your electricity bill by reducing your cooling load.
