Polyploidal said:
Sunshine Systems "GlowPanel45", quote: "45W/110v". They are not "plug-and play" and need a transformer. I have used two 50w U.F.Os and these are better for smaller plants and whilst vegging so I question your assertion that the panels are only 28Watts each.
They most certainly ARE plug and play. Here's how I set mine up:
1. Take from box and plug into 110v.
Done. That's about as "Plug and Play" as it gets.
No transformer needed. All of the needed electronics is built right into the panel.
Here's the information about the light, right from the web page of the company that makes them:
shop.sunshine-systems.com/product.sc?productId=10
"GlowPanel 45® uses only
28 Watts of power"
"no ballast required"
Technical Specifications:
Power: 28 watts
Voltage: 100-260v AC (US, Europe, UK, Australia, South America)
LEDs: Multi-spectrum - blended for optimal growth
Operating Temperature: -4F~+104F / -20C~+40C
Weight: 4 lbs
Dimensions: 12.25" x 12.25" x 2.25"
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I don't know where you got that 45 watt quote from, but whoever it was, they have no idea what they're talking about. I've also used a "Kill-a-watt" meter to measure the wattage used and it stays between 23 and 28 watts.
Now that I mention it, where DID you get that "45watt 110v" quote from? Link?