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Super Spreaders
The "Super Spreader" will greatly enhance the performance of any horizontal H.I.D. lighting fixture.
(For use with any of our lighting kitsets)
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By attaching the Super-SpreaderTM accessory, the Adjust-A-WingŪ reflectors become even more efficient and may be placed an unprecedented 20-30 cm from growing plants to produce awesome light levels, increased area coverage and deep foliage penetration without burning or overheating the crop. The "Super-Spreader" is first and foremost a light spreader.

It creates a super wide ultra even light distribution pattern by efficiently reflecting excess light from the central "hot spot" towards grow room extremities. The "Super Spreader" reduces heat intensity by reflection but also acts as an efficient "cooling fin" in situations where there is reasonable airflow around the lamp.

These unique features allow growers to bring lights closer to plants and experience the benefits of greatly increased power and penetration, promoting more even growth and less heat over your growing area (See Adjust-A-Wings Info), try some, put them to the test !!! The "Super Spreader" will greatly enhance the performance of any horizontal H.I.D. lighting fixture.

- Advanced features:

Super Spreader

*Creates wider, more even light spread.
*Eliminates "hot spots" & "shady edges".
*Promotes vigorous even plant growth.
*Improved yields in shorter periods.
*Higher light levels without burning.
*Position much closer to plants.
*Range of Sizes available.
*Suits most horizontal lamps & reflectors.

The Super Spreader is a simple device that performs some amazing tricks using basic science.

i) The inverse square law.
Light intensity decreases at a rate equal to the inverse square (1 / X sq) of the distance from it's source. Eg) two times closer = four times more intense, three times further away = nine times less intense etc etc
Horticultural lights fitted with Super Spreader can operate two times closer to the plant layer than is otherwise possible giving the grower four times the light to spread around!! with four times the light being splashed around how much light actually makes it to the plants?? good question, read on ....
ii) Reflection Theory
Reflected light incurs a loss in power, relative to the surface properties of the reflector. Eg) Light striking a 90% reflective surface, immediately loses 10% of its power. The angle of incidence (light striking a reflective surface) is equal to the angle of reflection. The Super Spreader reflects approximately 25% of the total light towards the grow room extremities which, due to the angle of incidence, travels on average 1 & 1/2 times further then the distance it would have travelled if emitted by a standard reflector. (Top of Page)

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