Maximum Yield USA 2015 November | Page 58

CHOOSING YOUR LED LIGHTING SYSTEM way plants respond to particular ratios of light wavelengths. Because of their customizability, LEDs will play a huge role in the evolution of indoor gardening. Aside from the actual color of light the diode produces, the quality of the diode should also be taken into consideration. Think of each diode as its own electrical device. The materials used and the manner in which it was constructed are significant to the diode’s light output and longevity. Just about every LED manufacturer uses a tier system when grading their LEDs. It is always a good idea to ask manufacturers a lot of questions when comparing LED lighting fixtures, including which tier their diodes come from. “The ability to customize LED lighting systems means not only more efficient lighting systems, but also the ability to ^\