Gud 4 days ago

There already exists a fairly good replica of sunlight, Philips CDM. I used it when I was growing weed, lushest bushes I’ve ever seen. 10/10 buds.

It was discontinued for a while but I’m happy to see it’s back in production?

https://www.futuregarden.co.uk/philips-ceramic-discharge-met...

I would pick a CDM bulb any day over the alternatives, including LED, unless power consumption is an issue.

“ Philips daylight CDM lamps are extremely efficient ceramic metal halide lamps with a spectral output close to natural sunlight. As a result, plants form more lateral branches, have smaller inter-nodal spacing, more flowering sites, and larger root systems, culminating in strong, healthy growth and high-quality yields.

Philips CDM bulbs have an amazing operating life. They maintain their high output for a lifespan of 30,000hrs on average.”

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z3t4 4 days ago

What is the lifetime before you have to replace it?

Gud 4 days ago

30,000 hours. Which amounts to 3,4 years of 24/7 operation.

I replaced my HPS/MH setup with a CMH light and used it for a few harvests. Never had any issue.