Vanguard Hydroponics LED Lighting
An affordable manufacturer of electrical equipment focused on LED lighting for growing plants. With several years of experience, it combines high quality with an affordable price. Our wide range of affordable equipment will help you achieve optimal results. We believe our products will not disappoint you and will support your success in crop growing.
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Vanguard Hydroponics is an affordable range of full-spectrum LED panels for growers who want quality light without a high purchase price. The COSMOS LED Board series is built on simplicity - these are board lights with switchable dual spectrum, where one switch takes you from the vegetative to the flowering stage. This means one light serves you throughout the entire growing cycle and you do not need to deal with separate lamps for growth and flowering.
How to choose the power
The key is to match the input power of the light to the size of the growing area. COSMOS panels cover a range from small propagation spaces to full 120x120 cm tents, with efficiency ranging between 2.4 and 2.5 µmol/J - a solid value in the affordable class. As a guide:
- 45 - 65 W - propagation, cuttings and smaller areas of roughly 40x40 cm or supplementary lighting.
- 120 W - compact spaces and pre-growing, area around 60x60 cm.
- 240 W - areas approximately 70x70 to 90x90 cm, an ideal start for beginner growers.
- 300 W - tents 80x80 to 100x100 cm.
- 480 W - full areas from 100x100 to 120x120 cm.
Dual spectrum is the main advantage of the range - the switchable growth/flower mode will be especially appreciated by those who do not want to invest in two separate lights. The board format ensures even light distribution across the entire area without hot spots in the middle.
Who Vanguard is suitable for
You will appreciate the COSMOS range if you are building your first tent or looking for a sensible balance of efficiency and price. More experienced growers who are after maximum yield from every watt tend to look more at the higher class in the parent category LED grow lighting, where you will also find brands such as Lumatek or Maxibright. Vanguard, however, remains a reliable entry-level light that will not let you down.
Frequently asked questions
What LED power do I need for an 80x80 cm tent?
For an 80x80 cm area, a panel around 240 to 300 W is suitable, for example COSMOS 300W. Lower power will provide more vegetative supplementary lighting, but it will not be enough for full flowering.
Do I need to buy separate lights for growth and flowering?
No. COSMOS panels have switchable dual spectrum, so one light can handle both the vegetative and flowering stages - just switch the button directly on the board.
What does efficiency of 2.5 µmol/J mean?
It is the amount of usable light (µmol) that the light produces from each joule of energy. The higher the number, the more light for the same energy use - 2.5 µmol/J is a very good value in the affordable class.
Not sure which power suits your tent and crops? Write to us at info@higarden.cz and together we will choose a panel tailored to your area and budget.