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Review on High-Intensity 365nm 3000µmol Illuminance Tester for Optimal Plant Growth by Austin Arvayo

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Hands down the best budget PPFD gauge!

Happy growth for the time being. Second, review. I've been looking for a PAR/PPFD meter for over a year and am struggling with applications that are difficult to use due to the robustness of the algorithm. You may or may not get accurate readings. The only other viable option was to spend hundreds of dollars on a gauge that, while an industry standard, is still out of the budget for most small manufacturers. I bought this gauge to find a middle ground and get the best bang for my buck. And I have to say it lives up to my expectations. I am fully satisfied with the functionality and accuracy of the device. The photos were taken during a PPFD measurement with a ViparSpectra P1000 hung at 12 inches and calibrated according to the manufacturer's published specifications. 201 PPFD is for seedlings and clones. The 1016 PPFD was a control test that matched the published rating of 1006 PPFD at 12 inches. I was so satisfied in the first 3 hours that I bought another one.

Pros
  • Because you don't have to hold it in your hands during the test, you can avoid blocking the light with your body.
Cons
  • Little things