That said, many growers still report lower yields, though much of that is due to the differences in growing with HPS light and with LED light.

The SolarStorm 1100 is billed as a 1000 watt HPS equivalent and unlike most LED lights, growers have actually reported yields equal to, or even greater than, HPS with California Lightworks lights (see this story, for example). Read the rest of the California Lightworks SolarSystem 1100 review: Apart from the numbers, everything in this review is true for those lights as well. Note: This light is part of California Lightworks' SolarSystem series of lights, which also includes the 550 and the 275. I also like the idea of spending less on power and not needing to change bulbs.īefore my (weeks of) research, I already knew of California Lightworks' stellar reputation in the industry and expected the SolarSystem 1100 (link to product page) to be one of the top contenders. It's one of the few '1000 watt equivalents' that actually matches 1000 watt HPS yields in real growing situation. I've been happy with HID, but was tired of dealing with heat. I was replacing the two 1000 watt MH and HPS lights in my 4 by 8 foot tent. I had it narrowed down to four, all of them 1000 watt HID equivalents. I knew I was switching to LED, but I didn't know which light to get. California Lightworks Commercial Series.

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