Overview of Grow Lights
Grow lights help plants grow. Some grow lights are illegal in places where growing cannabis is illegal. The cops in your area decide if grow lights are illegal. Grow lights should be 24 inches from plants. Light usually won’t burn plants.
Benefits of LED Grow Lights
LED grow lights use less electricity than older grow lights. LED grow lights make less heat. LED lights save money over older lights. LED lights can grow cannabis and other plants well indoors. LED grow lights have UV rays like sunlight.
Safety Concerns and Tips for LED Grow Lights
Too much LED light can hurt eyes over time. Eye protection like sunglasses helps. LED grow lights can be dangerous if you expose yourself to them for long periods.
Legislation and Safety Guidelines
The legislation creates new offences for cultivation only and does not impact on current possession laws. COB LED grow lights are the latest, cutting-edge development in grow light design. HID lighting will be with us for quite some time. More expensive grow ballasts have less line noise.
Impact of LED Grow Lights on Humans
Protect yourself from LED lights by limiting exposure and ensuring your skin is covered. LED grow lights can be dangerous if you expose yourself to them for long periods. LED grow light may appear not natural to human eyes. Excessive exposure to blue light from grow lights or other sources may present health risks like Retinal macular disease and Sleep cycle disruption.
Safety Precautions and Recommendations
Some grow lights emit heat and fire hazards exist if not used properly. Follow manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines for any Grow Light. LED grow lights primarily emit red and blue light most effective for plants but blue light may damage eyes. Prolonged exposure to bright LED lights can cause eye strain and discomfort so protective eyewear is recommended.
You can moderate exposure by wearing hats, sunglasses, choosing lower intensity grow lamps and using lights only as recommended. LED grow lights present few health risks with reasonable precautions and offer energy savings for optimum plant growth. HPS lights pose more hazards – burns, broken bulbs, fires, and mercury.