Buying guide for LED grow lamps

In the early 1900s, New York City was a bustling metropolis with scores of immigrants arriving on the many steamships that daily filled the docks at Ellis Island. Arriving at the “land of opportunity”, they found themselves bombarded with all kinds of offers- some legitimate, some not so legitimate. One man made a career of selling a false product to his “marks” or victims. His name was George C. Parker, and he was a salesman who routinely sold United States public property: the Brooklyn Bridge, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Statue of Liberty, and Grant’s Tomb, to name a few. Unfortunately, many sincere people lost a lot of money when they put their confidence in George C. Parker’s words without doing any sort of investigation.

Today, LED grow lights are everywhere. If you search for them on the internet, literally hundreds of websites will appear, each promising the best quality product at the cheapest price. While the staff at many of these companies is no doubt very sincere, there are also a few modern-day George C. Parkers out there who are only looking to take advantage of uneducated consumers. With that in mind, let’s take a few minutes to look at some of the things that you should keep in mind when buying LED grow lamps.

How can you choose which company to do business with when buying your LED grow lights? The first key is to find out whether or not the company is reputable. Location isn’t as important these days: some of the best products in the LED market come from Asia and the Orient. The main concern is whether or not the company is knowledgeable about the product that they are selling.

For example, a company selling quality LED grow lights should be able to tell you how they are manufactured and what makes their product different. They should be able to customize their product and tailor it completely to your needs. They should talk about their product in terms that make scientific sense, focusing on light wavelengths and penetration, not just high lumen output and wattage. A reputable and knowledgeable company should also provide information and tips for their specific product, like how many lighting units are needed for a certain amount of plants, and what is the ideal hanging height during each stage of plant growth.

When looking for a LED grow light supplier, it is important to avoid buying what can be termed “knockoffs”, or cheap imitations of quality products. Of course, price is important whenever we invest in a product, and there are some great deals out there. But beware of prices that seem too good to be true, because they probably are. Also, buying bulk on auction site likes EBay don’t give the consumer as much of a chance to get to know the manufacturer or their reputation.

LED grow lights are a worthwhile investment for any home grower. However, no one wants to be the victim of a smooth tongue and an official-looking website. Take your time to investigate the company and keep in mind the reminders that we have mentioned here. If you do so, you will be sure to get a quality LED grow light that will last for a long time.