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Hey Everyone!

Hope everyone is doing good.

I was thinking of getting an LED lights for my plants due to the rainy weather here in SG. I read a few articles here and on other websites. Still not able to decide which would be economical and the right approach to it. I found a LED lamps in one of the IT stores here. Can you guys help me which me one i should choose? Thanks in advance.

1) Valore Splittable Design Double LED Table Lamp (LTL08)
Power input: DC5V/2A (max)
Light type: 2835 LED chip
Battery type: Built-in 2200mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion
Colour temperature: 2700K – 6500K
Illumination: =280lm
Material: ABS + PP + Silicone rubber
Dimensions (L x W x H): 170 x 170 x 370mm
Weight: 604g

2) Valore LED Table Lamp (LTL07)
Voltage: AC100V – 240V
Power input:
DC12V/1.5A (max) (adaptor)
DC5V/2A (max) (USB charging)
Light type: 2835 LED chip
Colour temperature: 5500K – 6000K
Illumination: 60 – 480lm
Material: Iron (Chrome plated)
Dimensions (L x W x H): 155 x 155 x 395mm
Weight: 1050g

3)
Valore LED Table Lamp With USB Port (V-LTL9308)
Voltage: 100-240V
Input: DC12V/1.5A
USB output: 5V/500mA
Illumination: 230ml
Colour temperature: 5000-5500k
Material: Aluminium alloy + ABS
Dimensions (L x W x H): 145 x 95 x 380mm
Weight: 645g

I'm not an LED expert so I can't offer much. But the closer to 6500K the better for foliage growth. I'm not familiar with that illumination number either... I've learned to look for the Lumen output to know what's good. If their "Illumination: =280lm" translates into 280 lumens it's trash. You need a bit more than that.

Does it have to be LED, and are you willing to build your own set up? There are some decent fluorescent options at hardware stores, and nice LED bulbs on ebay that I screw into clamp lights (also from the hardware store). Works for all my sundews, VFT's, Heliamphoras, and Ceph.

Hi SundewWolf,

Thanks for the quick response. Appreciate it .

Hmmm im not really a handyman type but i can try as long as i have a guide to follow hehehe.

I'm also thinking of using fluorescent lights. I have an existing lamp that i think i can use and just replace the bulb. I also saw a post here about the Philips bulb. I'm thinking of doing the same thing.

What would be the ideal lm to use? I'll try to drop by later on our local hardware store to look for it.

I saw some one selling this home made lamp for around USD 25. I think i can make this one too but i dont know the specs of the bulbs to buy. Any idea?