Cheech, this one is all about horsepower. 15% more lumens than traditional HPS and because it's 400v and double-ended there's only a 5% loss over the course of a year.
Most impressive reflector I've owned. Not blowing smoke either, did some tests for light spread and high/low spots with my light meter and it takes the cake when compared with
adjust-a-wings (these suck, won't ever use them again. Huge dim spot where you least want it, under the lamp, and a wack concentration of light 2-3' off center.), blockbusters and magnums.
The spectrum is definitely different. Unedited photos taken under HPS look super orange and red, while the pics taken with this light are more yellow and green.
Gavita also makes a Plasma light for veg that can be used in combination with their 1000s to make an ultimate source of artificial light.
Freegrow, check out YouTube and the manufacture's website for the Troph
Blumats. You are able to dial each plant in individually to the exact moisture content desired in the media. All gravity fed and no electronics to fail.
Chronic Monster, should be able to duplicate everything for $1,300-1,500 including nutrients and electrical (must use 240v). That's not a bad little investment IMO. Hoping for a 2 oz average on those cuties this first time around so I'll be doubling my money and profiting the rest of the lamp's useful life.
Positive vibes