Demo

Quantum Device's snaplite has been used in labs for testing purposes and I had it demo'd for me a few months ago. Based on the demo was not at all sure of the ROI (return on investment) for the $3,000 snaplite vs. halide. I think they really undersell what they have here. One snaplite uses about 45 watts of electricity! Compare that to the 1000W halide! I also think it will cover a lot more than the 2x2 square they have been telling me. I've seen it turned up to its full 45 watt power and to me, there is plenty of light over 100sq. ft. vs. 64 sq. ft. for metal halide. But that's my perception.

It only uses red and blue diodes, and hits the spectrum points identified as those that plants appreciate, and there have been several studies that are on the web that the red spectrum at about 90-93% and blue from 7%-10% work best for growing. It's not a bulb, it's LED's (light emitting diodes) - 200 to a unit. Quantum has pointed out to me that light from the unit dissipates geometrically. Therefore, they only think it works for about 4 sq. ft. which is not enough. But no one has really tested it because their customers are scientists that are looking to increase the growth rate of plants, and don't seem concerned about cost (NASA as an example!).

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