PLS - PLASMA LIGHITNG SYSTEM! Long forgotten or Much Improved? The future is here!

The G2 Plasma Grow Light:
· Color: 5,600K
· CRI: 95
· Average Life: 30,000 Hours
· Input Power: 300 watts
· Input Voltage: 120-277V
· Luxim Light Engine, Light Type Generation 2 G2
· Warranty: 3 years
Available in either 120v or 240v. Choose option below.
Yes it is the industry’s first plasma grow light. Look at the light spectrum graph and prepare to be impressed. This light puts out lumens are comparable to a 600 Watt (manufacturer states 1000 Watt) HID using ONLY 288 watts! Simply Incredible! Be the first on the cutting edge of indoor technology and brag to your friends!
PlasmaGrow Frequently Asked Questions

How does the spectrum of the PlasmaGrow compare to that of a metal halide or high pressure sodium light?
Due to its very broad light spectrum, the PlasmaGrow light is like having the combined spectrums of a MH and HPS in one compact unit.

How bright is the Stray Light PlasmaGrow?
When positioned properly (about 8” from the plant canopy) it approximates the intensity of a 600 watt HPS and a 1000 watt MH. At maximum intensity the light will yield a 3’ x 3’ pattern. Similar to other lighting technologies, when you move the light further from the canopy the intensity will be less.

How much energy will I save with the PlasmaGrow?
The Stray Light PlasmaGrow draws only 288 watts and less than 3 amps on a 120V circuit. That’s over a 70% reduction in energy as compared to a 1000 watt metal halide! The energy consumption is less than 50% of a 600 watt high pressure sodium light. An additional benefit may be seen in energy savings due to a reduction in cooling costs.

How do I cool the Stray Light PlasmaGrow?
The PlasmaGrow light is very efficient at turning electrical energy into light so that little excess heat is generated. It is very likely even in a warm weather environment that no elaborate air exchange/cooling will be necessary for your greenhouse or indoor garden.

How long will the bulb last?
The PlasmaGrow light engine is rated to 30,000 hours. At 14 hours a day running 365 days a year you will enjoy 6 years or more of service free light. After 6 years the unit can be sent in for a new light engine costing about half of the original unit cost. The fixture may be recycled up to 3 times.

How close can I put the light to my plants?
The Stray Light PlasmaGrow generates very little heat, especially heat that radiates outward from the lens. To maximize the light intensity and photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) light for your plants, positioning the lamp approximately 8” from the plant canopy is optimal. Some plant species are more or less tolerant to heat and adjustments may be necessary. Moving the light further away from the plant canopy will increase the footprint of the light but decreases the intensity of the PAR light.

Is the Stray Light PlasmaGrow light controllable?
Yes, by special order you can add a dimmable feature, PLC integration or even customize a solution to allow control through mobile devices. Please call for quotes and lead times.

Where can I buy the Stray Light PlasmaGrow light?
The Stray Light PlasmaGrow is distributed exclusively through Polar-Ray.com to retail grow shops throughout North America.

Does the Stray Light PlasmaGrow have any compliance certifications?
Yes, the fixture is both FCC compliant and UL listed.

Is the Stray Light PlasmaGrow light safe to use in a high humidity environment?
Yes, the fixture and power supply are “damp” rated for use in high humidity environments.

How much does the Stray Light PlasmaGrow weigh?
The PlasmaGrow weighs 19 pounds including power supply.

How long is the electrical cord to the lamp?
There is 7 feet of cord from the PlasmaGrow to the transformer and 11 feet from the transformer to the plug.

What is the warranty for the Stray Light PlasmaGrow?
The PlasmaGrow light carries a three year warranty.
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Or the LG PLS from http://www.100cds.com/indoorlight.html

PSH Series, indoor lighting stands out from the crowd in terms of design and performance and has remarkable durability and safety. This wide and consistent natural lighting provides long-term cost effectiveness.
Ideally suited for places where eye comfort is important; in the office, factory, gymnasium, shopping centre, under a marquee, large hall, cafeteria and public facilities etc.
Excellent Quality of Light
Has outstanding reproduction of natural color and visual recognition by high CRI
World's First
World's First 100% eco-friendly High Power Lighting
Econommical Lighting
Outstanding lumen maintenance, high luminous flux and A uniformity of 120 degree light distribution offers long-term economical efficiency

Product Detail
Specification
Power Cunsumption: 730W
Lumen: 58,500 lm(7500K)
Color Temperature: 4500K, 6500K, 7500K
Color Rendering Index: 80 Ra
Beam Angle: 50˚, 90˚, 120˚
Rated Voltage: 220V/60Hz, 50Hz
Weight(Kg): 19kg (Ballast Included)
Eco-Design: Hg-Free, Lead-Free


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and then..... the Alvara from http://www.ceravision.com/page/alvara-range

Alvara®

Ceravision has launched the first product from its Alvara® range. Alvara® products have been developed and designed to replace existing solutions in the following areas;

• Industrial Lighting (High Bay)
• Commercial Lighting (Low Bay)
• Amenity/Street Lighting

The first product, the Alvara® 400 High Bay, has been designed to replace existing technologies currently serving the high bay warehouse market.

Benefits of the Alvara® 400 include:

• Exceptional energy savings
• Reduction of existing fittings
• Dimming to 20%
• Fast on and hot re-strike
• Intelligent lighting controls giving greater flexibility and allowing the efficient scheduling of maintenance

Further products from the Alvara® range are due to be launched in 2011.


Plasma International lighting... http://www.plasma-i.com/sulphur-plasma-light.htm

this is my favorite
http://www.plasma-i.com/sulphur-plasma-light.htm


Plasma-i AS1300 Light Engine
The Plasma-i Light Engine generates a solar like light flux. The lamp power can be set by software to a desired level between 500W and 1300W and the light spectrum remains almost
unchanged between 600W and 1300W power setting.
This unique spectral property is achieved with our electrodeless bulb design, where the bulb converts the externally generated HF energy into light at high efficiency.
The HF energy (microwaves) are generated with a magnetron that is powered from an adjustable stabilized power source.
Both the light engine & power supply are air cooled with fans.
Colour Rendering Index: 80 Lamp intensity shift: None UV output: <380nm 0.14% IR output: >780nm 8.0% Convected & Conducted Heat: <19% Total Heat: <27% Design Lifetime: ca. 99,000Hr Service: Magnetron change every 40,000Hr Cooling of system: Fans (3x) 36dB Cooling: 140m3/hr exhaust 25°C higher than intake Light Engine Size: L250 x W190 x H175 mm Mass of Light Engine: Approx. 9 Kg PSU Size: L250 x W150 x H195 mm Mass of PSU: Approx. 3 Kg PSU Control Facility1: Hardware manual control ON/OFF with variable input power control (dimming). PSU Control Facility 2: Hardware voltage control. BMS compatible 0 to 10V control. 3.5mm jack plug. PSU Control 3: Networking Hardware & Software requires a single PC with Windows XP/ W7 & RS232 port. Can be used to control several light engines. PSU Control 4: Software including power and temperature monitoring information requires a single PC with Windows XP/ W7 & RS232 port. Characteristical variances in bulb mix range: The CRI is between 98 (60 lm/W) & 80 (140 lm/W) and hot re-strike is between 20 & 180 seconds depending on which bulb mix is used.
Operating Conditions: Ambient temperature +5°C to +35°C Humidity <60%, non-condensing. As no filter is provided on the air cooling system the standard system has to operate in a clean environment with no dust emitting processes nearby.
Sulphur Plasma Lamps Sulphur Plasma lamps are between 25% & 100% more efficient than any other artificial source of high quality white light. The light is true full spectrum daylight and thus features all of the qualitative benefits of sunlight.
Under sulphur plasma light melatonin production is suppressed in all mammals (humans), making them 100% alert, free from any Seasonal Affected Disorder and happier, Retail Sales can increase by 40%. The light is almost 100% PUR and thus perfect for photosynthesis. Light can be efficiently distributed over large spaces, superior to all arc-based lamp technology in every sense, and costing no more than lamps which are used extensively in the Film and Theatre industry. Unlike all other artificial light sources, the light output and colour (light output quality) does not degrade over time and it is fully dimmable down to 30%. The lamp is very simple; a hollow quartz sphere with sulphur and argon gas so, unlike all other forms of lighting, it is environmentally benign. The lamp could be crushed to dust and would make a good fertilizer for your garden. It contains no lead, unlike most other lamps, no mercury, unlike all fluorescent lighting and no arsenic unlike most LEDs (Gallium Arsenide).
The sulphur plasma consists mainly of dimer molecules (S2), which generate the light through molecular emission. Because this, instead of atomic emission, is the mechanism of light generation, the emission spectrum is continuous throughout the visible spectrum.
The lamp’s output is low in infrared energy, and less than 1% is ultraviolet light. As much as 75% of the emitted radiation is in the visible spectrum, far more than other types of lamps.
The visible light output mimics sunlight better than any other artificial light source, and the lack of harmful ultraviolet radiation can be especially benefi cial to more vunerable fixtures, equipment, young plants and humans.
The spectral output peaks at 520 nanometers and the correlated colour temperature (CCT) is approximately 6000 kelvin’s with a colour rendering index (CRI) of 86. The lamp can be dimmed to 40% without affecting the light quality, and light output remains near constant over the life of the bulb.
UV / IR vs. Visible Light
With almost no ultraviolet and very little infrared light the lamp is easier to use with plastic fixtures or fibres and the best light to display foods, clothes and all forms of art and museum articles without degradation from UV or Infrared Heat.
Solar Simulation Popular light sources currently used for solar simulation include the Hydrargyrum Quartz Iodide (HQI) lamp which is a type of high-intensity discharge (HID) light, produces its light by an electrical arc in a gas envelope using electrodes. Note that Hydrargyrum is the Latin name for the element mercury. Also Xenon lamps that use tungsten metal electrodes in a glass tube filled with xenon gas. For xenon flash tubes, a third "trigger" electrode usually surrounds the exterior of the arc tube. Xenon lamps often have a relatively short lifetime of 200 to 2000 hours. As with all electrode based light sources the colour quality and luminous efficiency of the light changes dramatically as the electrodes burn away during use. And the tungsten lamp, which is similar to the classic incandescent domestic version, but with an extra high-temperature filament so that it gives high illumination and high colour temperature for the price of a short lifetime. In nearly all cases solar simulators using a combination of these old technologies can only represent part of the solar spectrum at the same time and many have extremely elaborate and vulnerable reflector and filter systems to simulate the Sun’s radiation at all wavelengths.
With Plasma International Lighting Systems there are none of these risks or problems, the spectral output is truly full and continuous, not just for hours, but for years, with no qualitative or quantitative degradation.
There are currently 2 variations of the plasma lamp available, the Standard Sulphur lamp (SS0) and the Triple A class Solar Simulator lamp (AAA).
Class AAA Plasma-I Systems A solar simulator is now measured as class A, B, or C for Spectral Match, Non-Uniformity of Irradiance, and Temporal Instability of Irradiance. Solar simulators utilizing plasma-i lamps are easily designed to meet Class A performance for all 3 of the test requirements.
The three standards that define solar simulator performance, in order of most demanding parameters first:

1. JIS C 8912-1998, Solar Simulators for Crystalline Solar Cells and Modules
2. IEC 60904-9 Edition 2 (2007) Photovoltaic Devices – Part 9: Solar Simulator Performance Requirements
3. ASTM E 927-05 (2005) Specification for Solar Simulation for Terrestrial PV Testing

Performance Parameter Spectral Match (fraction of ideal percentage Non-uniformity of irradiance Temporal Instability A Simplified Perspective from Clive Wing: The SS0 lamp has hardly any UV light and less red light than the AAA lamp that the Dutch researchers have named the Artificial Sun.
Spectral Match – How close it is to the power of visible and invisible colours that are in sunlight.
Non-Uniformity of irradiance - How evenly spread out (distributed) it is.
Temporal Instability – How constant the output is.
A New way of Measuring is Needed
We can not claim higher luminous efficiency than a sodium lamp or higher PAR (Photo synthetically Active Radiation) than a metal halide or sodium lamp because when we measure our plasma lamp in lumens or micro moles it nearly always measures at least 30% less than other HID lamps of the same wattage. We will claim a higher PUR (Photo synthetically Useful Radiation) value because we believe the plasma lamps that we manufacture are the only lamps that are truly a full and continuous spectrum and thus, completely unlike LED's, deliver all of the light that is useful for photosynthesis.
Conventional methods of measuring light for humans use lumens, deemed useless for horticulture, horticulturists measure light in micro moles (µmoles). Working with British, German and Dutch horticulturists and researchers I have learnt that micro mole measurements are the best indicator we have at this time. The results from real world tests indicate that a plasma lamp, that measures 30% micro moles 'less' than a High Power Sodium Lamp of same wattage, produces at least 30% more biomass, and can fully grow cucumbers to European standards 10 days sooner. After eating them myself I can confidently write that in my opinion cucumbers grown in continuous full spectrum light with a low PAR value, compared to HPS, have better aroma, flavour and colour. My hunch is that the nutritional value will be far higher also, especially as thinking it will be the same is disregarding the principles of logic!
March 4, 2010 Research Paper
An artificial solar spectrum substantially alters plant development compared with usual climate room irradiance spectra
Plant responses to the light spectrum under which plants are grown affect their developmental characteristics in a complicated manner. Lamps widely used to provide growth irradiance emit spectra which are very different from natural daylight spectra. Whereas specific responses of plants to a spectrum differing from natural daylight may sometimes be predictable, the overall plant response is generally difficult to predict due to the complicated interaction of the many different responses. So far studies on plant responses to spectra either use no daylight control or, if a natural daylight control is used, it will fluctuate in intensity and spectrum.
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Light Engine Size L250 x W190 x H175 mm PSU Size L250 x W150 x H195 mm Control
High speed Sulphur Plasma Ignition Film.
The Sulphur Lamp (also Sulfur Lamp) is a highly efficient full-spectrum electrodeless lighting system whose light is generated by sulphur plasma that has been excited by microwave radiation. Filmed by Nick Paris using an OLYMPUS I-SPEED 3 CAMERA.

Also LIGHT PIPES!!!
http://www.plasma-i.com/light-pipes.htm

Honestly how much less heat can it be than a HPS OR MH? Does it have a large Infrared Sig like HPS?

go back and look at the letters and not the pictures.... it has almost no footprint very little infrared heat escapes the lens read up m8

i want one-

or ten.

Great thread.

Thats 300 watt LEP is already outdated. Luxim are releasing a new STA 60 series very shortly. (Gavita uses STA 40 series) So I would hold out for that. Plasma is showing a very good potential, as soon as the price comes down, they will be a great option.

I'm very interested send.me four as.a.medical grower ill test it a full grow.and help u sell your product. otherwise all that info means nothing to us we need to see grow photographs of marijuana being grown with it not other plants, let me know. Sry should have looked for a.time length on money back guarantee. I personally love the 1000 watt hps

I read all of the article you put up for us, but I didn't see any comparison against LED. I suppose that plamsa is just a competitor for getting away from old tech like incandes. and fluoros. I wonder who will win, LED or something else? Remember Bluray and HD DVD, there is no more HDDVD because Bluray won the "format race". Peace

xyzxyz said:

Great thread.

Thats 300 watt LEP is already outdated. Luxim are releasing a new STA 60 series very shortly. (Gavita uses STA 40 series) So I would hold out for that. Plasma is showing a very good potential, as soon as the price comes down, they will be a great option.

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Very good input my friend. Information like this is greatly needed. This also tells us a price drop is on its way.

Tamorin said:

I'm very interested send.me four as.a.medical grower ill test it a full grow.and help u sell your product. otherwise all that info means nothing to us we need to see grow photographs of marijuana being grown with it not other plants, let me know. Sry should have looked for a.time length on money back guarantee. I personally love the 1000 watt hps

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Plenty of grow logs with plasma on youtube and other forums, I could not agree with you more though. We need one on RUI!
But you have to remember Weed is easy to grow when in comparison to other species of plants. It may not be a "weed" but it can be tossed in the ground and left alone and it will grow ( ie outdoors ) Proof of this is all over the world. Kazakhstan is a good example. Natural weed grows all over the country.

When i did use HID it was 600watt and LED's now out preform this light. With less watts. 1200watts HID vs 1200watts LED I choose LED over the HID now. I use to be a HID guy myself. Nugs are more dense and increase in resin.

ChronicObsession said:

I read all of the article you put up for us, but I didn't see any comparison against LED. I suppose that plamsa is just a competitor for getting away from old tech like incandes. and fluoros. I wonder who will win, LED or something else? Remember Bluray and HD DVD, there is no more HDDVD because Bluray won the "format race". Peace

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It will be here soon.
Plasma is already put HID/LED to shame in tests on multiply veggies and it has been used to grow pot.
I will be conducting a series of tests against all 3 forms of lighting.
only problem is i have a high demand job that requires me to be away from home, and i do not let anyone but myself take care of my plants ( never again!! lol )
but the job pays for whatever setup i could possibly dream of so it works out i work for 3 years take 4-5 off and grow when your growing 3 years income can last what seems like forever!! Lmao when your income in 3 years is $360,000ish that is


Ttyl my friends

That's quite the compilation of info on plasma lights! +rep I haven't seen any journals done with plasmas though. Can you post/PM a link or two please?

TillthedayiDIE420 said:

Very good input my friend. Information like this is greatly needed. This also tells us a price drop is on its way.

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Better info states that the new STA 60 series is a better spectrum for flowering as well. Its down around 4,500k cct. Luxim have also doubled the light intensity (STA 40 / 41 series 17,000 - 21,000 lumens at 300w) the STA 60 series has double that at 45,000 lumens and not much more of an increase in wattage. This is great news cause it is an indication that when they finally get to a 600w let alone a 1,000w lighting fixture, the lumens will ba absolutely incredible. May be some time off though. Keep your fingers crossed that they improve the spectrum further for floweing. In fact, you should all email them requesting they do so. Dictate the market.

Here's another one: http://hydroponicshut.com/50-watt-plasma-induction-grow-lamp.html

LED technology is newer than PLASMA you guys got some explainin to do

TillthedayiDIE420 said:

It will be here soon.
Plasma is already put HID/LED to shame in tests on multiply veggies and it has been used to grow pot.
I will be conducting a series of tests against all 3 forms of lighting.
only problem is i have a high demand job that requires me to be away from home, and i do not let anyone but myself take care of my plants ( never again!! lol )
but the job pays for whatever setup i could possibly dream of so it works out i work for 3 years take 4-5 off and grow when your growing 3 years income can last what seems like forever!! Lmao when your income in 3 years is $360,000ish that is


Ttyl my friends

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These lights look awesome.
And as for your missing time, send the light to me and I'll do a detailed comparison grow for ya
Thanks for the post

Thanks for the info. The info made me to join this thread.

Anyway, I wonder how much they cost. Does anybody have the price for the each products?

I have a luxim light and figured I could post a couple pics. If you check my journal (https://www.rollitup.org/grow-journals/420964-plasma-1000w-grow.html)you can see a full run with runts and late rooting clones but the 2nd run plants are much better.View attachment 1669022View attachment 1669023View attachment 1669024View attachment 1669025

Hasbroh said:

Here's another one: http://hydroponicshut.com/50-watt-plasma-induction-grow-lamp.html

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that is not a plasma light, it is actually a Induction light. It uses mercury not argon or sulfer.
It is also a good source of light for those who use CFL's
This is pretty much a CFL and its a hell of a lot better.

Don't be fooled by idiot sales men. They will say whatever it takes to get a sale.... Do homework before you buy any thing in this day and age. Scams Scams + more Scams. Then you get your trust worthy people who get shunned because of scammers... its a sad world.

wott8213 said:

Thanks for the info. The info made me to join this thread.

Anyway, I wonder how much they cost. Does anybody have the price for the each products?

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Read the thread and you will find out...
DIY ( do it yourself kits ) start at 700
Or you can pay 1200 for the G2 ( you pay for the light + the fancy external's ) *** Light system $700 + $ 500 for the steel casing ( DIY is what you want )

They both use luxims systems, but luxim has its new model out. I really hope they don't follow every other jerk off ( apple ... etc....) G1....G2.....G3......g4...........................................and so on. like the Iphone3g Iphone 4g.....
Luxim seems like a company that will do this... since they are trying to control the market.
street lights house lights ... anything with lights....
It is a more efficient method of power but we do not want these fucks to monopolize.
Let them pass the information, to change the current methods. So we as the people can take this and incorporate it into society. But we need to have options to choose from, not just luxim... They are expanding faster then the rest and i would hate for that to happen

Excellent post till the day. I have been researching plasmas and have decided to try them out. First I was going to get the Stay Grow. But held off for a little while to wait for the Gavita to hit my part of the world. With only the manufactures specs on it and no real reviews yet I am still wavering. I like to see tons of reviews and tests before launching in to a price tag that large. Specially when purchasing multiple lights.
Then you had to go and post a plasma that was unknown to myself. The Plasma-I. That looks like a beast. I tried to search for a price tag on it. So far I have come up with nothing. The "Buy PI" section on there site does not work. Hopefully it will be up soon.
Did anyone else notice how loud that thing is?? I thought it may just be their set up or the microphone at first. I managed to find another video about the I and that had the same exact sound. I do not know about anyone else but I do not want a jet sound coming from anywhere. . If anyone has any journals or reviews and opinions about the three I mentioned I would love to see & read them.

Anyways.... +1 rep for you kind sir for the thread.