Switch to Hydroponics Digital Grow Light Ballasts & Reap the Benefits

Hydroponics, or the practice of growing plants without using soil, has become more than just a hobby for many gardeners today. If you want the best possible yield of tasty fruits and vegetables, you may want to consider the benefits of using digital grow light ballasts in your indoor garden or greenhouse set-up. There are actually several advantages in switching from the more traditional coil or magnetic grow ballast to the electronic digital ballast. While the initial replacement may seem costlier, the better efficiency and longer life of your grow light bulbs will quickly recoup that expense and actually start saving you money, especially when you find yourself buying less replacement bulbs than you once did.

Your digital ballast components will extend the life of your grow light bulbs as much as three times longer, since electronic ballasts tend to prevent overheating. The soft but quick start-up and continuous output of power are much easier on their wear without any decrease in performance. This is important because the luminescence must be maintained so that your Hydroponics plants can excel during their grow cycle. Electronic ballast units automatically shut off if there is a short in a circuitry or some incompatibility arises in performance, an important safety feature.

Digital grow ballasts are set up for you to use either MH or HPS grow lights, which is extremely convenient for switching your grow light from the grow cycle to the bloom cycle to give you perfect lighting conditions for your Hydroponics plants. No more inconvenient switching of ballasts;  just remove the MH grow light and pop in the HPS grow light in a matter of minutes.

These grow light ballasts also save you money because they use less power from the outlet to your lamp, reducing power needs by as much as 30%, which translates into electric consumption savings. Although they start-up fast, in under one minute, they run cooler than the core/coil or magnetic versions, and they are much quieter. In fact, they are silent because no fans are involved. At 99% efficiency rating, you are certainly getting your money’s worth. Additionally the 1000W electronic ballasts can be purchased with a dimmable wattage feature that can also be very convenient.

The digital ballast tends to be smaller in size and lighter in weight than the traditional systems, which may appeal to some Hydroponics gardeners. However, these ballasts are most important because they provide the light your plants need at a more stable and consistent level, increase the life of your grow light bulbs, and use less power, all important factors that will save you money overall. 

Check out the details and the facts at Natures Hydroponics, purchase the digital ballast size you need, and grow your plants healthier while saving money.