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Cultivating Brilliance: Weiss Technik’s Tailored LED Solutions

The Ban on Fluorescent Tube Lighting in the UK

In September 2023, fluorescent lighting was phased out after the UK Government introduced a ban in line with the European Commission’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. The directive aims to mitigate the risks hazardous materials from electrical waste pose to human health and the environment.

 

One hazardous material that poses a risk is mercury, a neurotoxin found in fluorescent lights. The introduction of this ban means all business owners must seek alternative, safe lighting solutions and discard their fluorescent lighting as hazardous waste.

Upgrade to LED Grow Lights

Whether you’re seeking a new lighting solution for your plant growth chamber in light of the ban, or simply require an upgrade to your controlled environment facility, Weiss Technik UK provides a retrofit solution for customers seeking to replace or upgrade from fluorescent lamps or other traditional light sources in plant growth chambers to wide spectrum LED grow lights with high µmol/J efficacies.

 

One of the main advantages of our upgrade service is the ability to provide a light spectrum that is tailored for plant growth research. The light spectrum required for plant growth varies depending on the specific species and growth stage, and our LED grow lights can be customised to provide the ideal wavelengths of light for each plant type. This allows for more precise and effective research, resulting in better outcomes and more accurate data.

 

 

The Benefits of Upgrading to LED Grow Lights

Energy Efficiency

Our LED grow lights are also more energy-efficient than traditional lighting methods, resulting in significant energy savings over time. This is due to their ability to convert a higher percentage of energy into usable light and lower heat output. The latter also contributes to cooling energy savings, as our LED grow lights produce less heat, reducing the need for additional cooling systems.

Longer Lifespan

Another benefit of replacing your test chamber lighting with LED grow lights is their increased lifetime. Traditional lamps, such as fluorescent or HID, require frequent replacements, which can be costly and time-consuming. LED grow lights, on the other hand, have a much longer lifespan of up to 50,000 hours and robust durable design, reducing the need for replacing your plant growth chamber’s lighting and lowering overall maintenance costs.

Tailored to Your Needs

One of the main advantages of our upgrade service is the ability to provide a light spectrum that is tailored for plant growth research. The light spectrum required for plant growth varies depending on the specific species and growth stage, and our LED grow lights can be customised to provide the ideal wavelengths of light for each plant type. This allows for more precise and effective research, resulting in better outcomes and more accurate data.

Increased Light Intensity

In addition to the tailored spectrum, our LED grow lights offer increased light intensity and better light uniformity compared to traditional lamps. With our LED grow lights, we can provide more light to your plants, which leads to faster and healthier growth. The uniformity of light distribution also ensures that all plants receive the same amount of light, regardless of their position in the growth chamber.