Technical characteristics
| Power |
90 Watt |
| lifetime of |
50,000 hours |
| suitable for |
greenhouses |
| LED color |
purple |
| weight |
3.1 kg |
| UV-resistant |
available |
| aluminium casing |
not available |
| glazing |
available |
| special |
LED drivers with cooling air flow |
Advantages
- energy efficient high performance
- "Disinfected" plants and soil
- is supplied with accessories
- the plants react positively
- LEDs can be replaced
Galactic light for small green plants
- is not the best
- the fans have heard
the UFO version of a plant lamp from the company Roleadro is an intermediate step from normal E27 plant lamp and a plant lamp cartridge. Who so more light and still want a chic design, the Roleadro 270W should consider UFO LED. Like all Roleadro plants lamps not only plant growth to stimulated be protected from harmful bacterial infestation. Explicitly, the manufacturer recommends the plants light for indoor plants and greenhouses. With a price difference of about 70 euros more compared to the simpler E27 plant lights, the UFO plant lamp by Roleadro is an investment that will be considered. Is enough maybe a cheaper, simple plant lamp for your needs? This month-long test, I would like to introduce you to all pros and cons of the UFO-LED by Roleadro, so you can then objectively decide for themselves, whether that is the correct plant lamp for you.
Packaging and delivery
came only two days after delivery the 270W UFO LED by Roleadro on. The plants light was protected in its package with foam from scratches and still in show cloth upholstery.
With in the box are LED UFO next to the Roleadro 270W:
- /the warranty / service card
- the English instruction manual
- cable hook to the suspension
- a power cable with plug (approx. 1 meter long)
Roleadro warranty on his plant lamps a two year warranty and a 30-day return policy
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Equipment of plants light
the plants light (lamps with UFO version) has the dimensions: 27 x 6 x 27 cm and weighs about 2.2 kg. The plants light is pink and has a power consumption of 270 Watts plus 92 Watts per hour. The output power is 90 watts. The frequency is located at 50/60 Hz and a 9-band spectrum of light: 380-400 nm, 430-440 nm, 450-460 nm, 470 nm, 610-615 nm, 620-630 nm, 650-660 nm, white light, infrared and Ultraviolet light. You make it at 3680 lumens. The UFO plant lamp carries 90 LEDs: 4 in white, 11 in blue and the rest in red. The Red infrared light outweighs by far because it is important for the flowering phase and the General strength of the plant. The blue stimulates the growth and the white light fights bacteria with UV. The plants light is with an aluminium plate and a rear (installed above, in hanging position) equipped yellow fan, so that the LEDs remain cool. The connection for the mains plug is located under the fan grille. The plant bulb is screwed and can be open to, in the event that an LED is on their minds, individual LEDs can be replaced. The LEDs however proud 50,000 hours, which I had to not try it during the trial period. There is the Roleadro 300W LED Grow in direct comparison to the simpler LED and plant energy saving lamps in the upper segment with a price of around 100 euros (August 2016).
Optics and processing of plants light
there are 90 LEDs per 3 Watts of power, which are housed in their stable, white metal housing on a Zener diode. The fan makes a very high quality impression. The lamp is available only in white and their light is intense pink.
Distance and duration of light and function
the manufacturer recommends to hang the lamp at a distance of about 0.5 1.5 m to the plant. The range of the Lich TS is then up to three meters. For the operation, Roleadro recommends the use of 10-18 hours per day. 10-12 during breeding and 14-18 at the heyday. The Red LEDs with infrared light, which here have the optimal proportion of two-thirds, are vital for the flowering phase and the strength of the plant. The blue LEDs provide an optimum growth phase and the white with UV feature fight bacteria that could infect the plants.
Uses
the Roleadro plant lamp is recommended for the following areas:
- Indoor garden with Max 3 x 3 meters in size
- any potted plant
- seed rearing
- greenhouse
especially the suitability for the rearing and care of crops such as lettuce, cabbage, cucumbers and other vegetables is emphasized by the manufacturer.
The practice test
as advertises the manufacturer especially with use in crops such as vegetables, I chose a room bed with lettuce. In addition, I was a little bird of paradise flower, which has seen even better times. I decided to the manufacturer's recommended operating time of 12 hours, because I had the main focus on the breeding in the hopper and the flower of bird of paradise no longer much cherished hope. So that I can maintain even this time, I have a timer (not included and available via State August 2016 as a digital version for about 20 euros at Amazon) purchased and used with. The test took a Monat.Nach the UFO plant lamp is attached and turned on, immediately noticed the humming sound of the fan. It is not particularly loud, but quite audible and disturbing.
The light of the plants and the flower of bird of paradise
My flower of bird of paradise has seen better times. The inflorescence was withered and she looked even otherwise not particularly vital. I then umgetopft around with fresh substrate "feeding them", something fertilized and irradiated with the new lamp. She looked even stronger after four weeks under the optimized for for plants, artificial light of the UFO, but real miracle did not unfortunately still is in four weeks. Here, I probably need more patience.
The growing box with lamb's lettuce
After just ten days, I say the first germs. Previous attempts without plants light, it takes almost three weeks to this stage. When they were about 3 cm in size after a few days, I have allowed the small plant slightly more space and more eagerly waited, how long I have to wait until the harvest. After a few days, it was so far. The test was for six weeks, I can report definitely you the second crop. This was lush and ready faster than I dared hope. Great!
Conclusion
the price is quite high, but for this you must purchase here also no light. This lowers the price difference to the competitors to the 25-euro already a lot. Chic looks the UFO plant lamp and has not heated up during the entire test. Rearing of vegetables I can recommend UFO but fully the Roleadro, if you don't mind the hum of the fan. If you have a critical patient like my flower of bird of paradise, you should bring more patience, as was the case with me.
