Just a tip about lights: Timers are really inexpensive (like, $10 USD) and are a great way to regulate how much light you're personally exposed to. I set the grow lights around my desk to come on when I'm not around, and turn off at about the time I settle in for work or general gaming. It keeps eye strain to a minimum and allows me to better co-exist with extra light sources.

I totally like the fact I could buy 2-3 GE lights for the price 1 Sol-tech.

@growmagicstella5683

3 жыл бұрын

grow magic grow light bulb is also great in Amazon.

@justinjacobs4402

3 жыл бұрын

the Vita light makes the plants look richer because they use less blue light, it also doesn't get too hot like the fake Grow Magic lights (which burned my hand). Vita lights last 3x longer than GE.

I happened upon the GE light after just a bit of research and took a chance because it was so affordable. I’ve had it hung over a few houseplants for about a month and I’ve seen really healthy growth from things that barely grew last year. I’m really happy with it and love that I can use it anywhere.

Wow, Vita is 12 and she seems so relaxed and friendly.

@summerrayneoakes

3 жыл бұрын

Guess it comes with age! But seriously, over the last four years of being in her life, she's got one of the kindest personalities of any hen I have met. She is the only hen in the coop that will run to another's aid if they express fear or need help.

@chickensandguineapigs669

3 жыл бұрын

Awww, that’s so sweet!

@vickiwhite725

3 жыл бұрын

@@summerrayneoakes omygoodnesss that's adorable 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

I really love the GE bulb. Soltech is a little out my budget.

@alfredmeneses5496

3 жыл бұрын

Same. The GE bulb is far superior to other grow lights at the same price point.

@LaviniaDeMortalium

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, especially if you're lighting various parts of your interior :/

@debs_boho_jungle

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@jfuentes9188

3 жыл бұрын

Are they safe to use as regular bulbs in your home (will they be harmful to people, i.e. the rays) ?

@soltech_solutions

3 жыл бұрын

@@jfuentes9188 Soltech's lights are completely safe for skin and animals. The light wavelength contains less than 1% UV light.

Love Vita the hen; I used to have a aunt named Vita,she wasn't as nice!

Those growlights are imposible to find in my country and the cost of shipping is insane, so I had to improvise with regular LED lights. My house is mega bright but my plants are happy :)

@fignewton0000

3 жыл бұрын

The more light the better! :) every bit helps

@Ricardo-fv2qi

3 жыл бұрын

Same here I use a set up of both led lights and CFLs (I've heard they have a good spectrum) and a clamp lamp that I can position wherever I want to focus the light.

@growmagicstella5683

3 жыл бұрын

grow magic grow light bulb is also great in Amazon.

As a simpleton houseplant parent, I don’t find the need to spend the money on Soltech, but the GE bulb for “Seeds and Greens” has been wonderful affordable solution to getting extra supplemental light to my houseplants without that weird burple color. I do hope though that GE comes up with a Dimmable or 3 way version in the future. Even if it’s just for a couple more dollars.

I was just talking to my partner about getting lights manufactured in the US! In my mind that helps justify the soltech price. Thank you!

I'm using grocery store LED lights , works perfectly 😂

@LaviniaDeMortalium

3 жыл бұрын

I use a pair of old stringray aquarium lights. They work amazingly.

@caitlinjesuisen7024

3 жыл бұрын

You should upgrade to garage lights

The warm light hue is so important to me, especially in these colder months :D

Thanks! Grow lights help us Northeast/Canadian gardeners get through the long winters without our plants suffering! I have several types throughout my little townhouse and they are magic! Also, helps me get more sunlight in those long dark days too! 👍☺️☀️❄️

Hey summer do more grow light comparisons. There are a lot of options out there besides GE and soltech. I would love to see their performance since I don’t trust the reviews

I have had the GE lights in my study room for 4 years. They are on 12 to 14 hours a day. The light is like being outside on a sunny day. I just bought the Vita bulb because I want it in my dining room where the atmosphere needs to be less studious :-) Your review helped me choose the Vita bulb. Say hi to your beautiful bird, she looks so peaceful!

what do you think about soltech claiming the rang for their light is up to 84"? Considering the particles per second and lumens are significantly lower than the GE light which recommends no more than 24" I feel like soltech misrepresents its effectiveness. Have you done any side by side light meter tests? would love to see a video that tests the effective ranges of these types of bulbs.

I had better results with the GE grow light. I kind of want to switch out my other bulbs for GE, but I don’t want to be wasteful.

The look Vita gives you at about 0:57 is PERFECT

@summerrayneoakes

3 жыл бұрын

It's as if she knows I'm talking about her :) She's such a great hen.

@thenickneagle

3 жыл бұрын

@@summerrayneoakes She seems very smart and she is definitely aware!

I appreciate the fair and balanced review of both options. Though soltech is raved about I think there are dozens of products comparable at a lesser price point

These are probably great grow lights but PPF dont really say much in terms of how much light that will hit the plants ! Hope specifications in terms of PPFD will be industry standard in the future and that people wont be fooled by just lux, ppf, kelvin and lumens

I was hoping this would be a comparison of how they worked for your plants. Going to check and see if you did an update after this one!

I love the GE grow light. My jasmine plants love it especially for the winter.

@justinjacobs4402

3 жыл бұрын

Soltech lights are built to last. GE uses fancy marketing to make it seem like their lights last longer but they are not truly rated to last 8 hours of constant use over time. They get more wear and tear over time and burn out early.

I've tried several cost effective grow bulbs, and the GE bulb works the best for me, and is easy to get local. Keeping an open mind though.

@hanks2567000

3 жыл бұрын

If you want the real deal, try 2 or 3 Vander 3000s

@justinjacobs4402

3 жыл бұрын

Soltech lights use less blue light which is useless for growing plants. The warmer is better for bringing out the richness of color in your plants. GE are cheaper but engineered to fail and are not rated lat 8 hours of constant use. They burn out quicker. Soltech is more of an investment

Yes Vita is a new version of kipee 🍀 🍁 🍂 🍃

@cArryLism

3 жыл бұрын

oh you got it!

@whateam364

3 жыл бұрын

kippe will be missed

@jayceebAtiCa

3 жыл бұрын

huhu

@jubivai5018

3 жыл бұрын

Kippee the Hen passed away but we have a new version!

Thank you for this, Summer! I’m offering grow lights to my babies this winter. After all these many years of growing houseplants, I made adjustments to the care I was giving them. So this info was right on time.

Thumbs up for the adorable hen Vita! 🐓❤️💚

Thank you so much. I love watching your channel. I'm starting to get into plants and my 2 main windows are north facing and I'm in Northern WA State. Your channel is helping me so much!

It's like Summer was reading my mind when she decided to do this video bc I was just looking for grow lights!! PS: love "the Yoda hen" 😊

@georginablumel2852

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

Thank you SOOOOO much for this. I really needed this info, Summer. Love to Vita!

@summerrayneoakes

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And Vita sends her motherly love back!

Fantastic! However, I have by accident found that my pothos in my bathroom absolutely love my regular led lights that I replaced all the regular lighting with. Of course, they love the humidity too....:)

I live in the Philippines so the real grow lights really cost a lot here. I've been using cheap unbranded LED grow lights and they're effective as long as it's white light and measures around 200 - 500 foot candles. I keep them around 12 - 14 hours a day, and all my plants are very healthy! For me all it matters is the foot candles measurement, but that's just based on my experience.

Wish these lights would finally go here in the Philippines. There's so many bulbs here that market themselves as growlights but put out just a few foot-candles.

we use several lights around the house including both of these as well as the larger Soltec light- the pendant, some $20 amazon ones, and the cheaper GE grow lights. Unfortunately, nothing works better than the Soltec and nothing looks better color wise. However, they are expensive. Some of the cheap amazon ones stopped working at 6months or less. I disagree w/Summer that the 4000k is still warm.. it's not, it's starting to cool and feels very gymnasium compared to the Soltec. The plants love the Soltec and grow better under it. Wish it wasn't true but it is.

Anyone that walks in my living is like WOW! 😂I need lower lights. I have Day light bulbs!

I bought the GE bulb recently. My apartment does not have a wired wall fixture to screw the bulb into, so I need to find a tabletop directional lamp. I bought Target’s, Crosby Schoolhouse desk lamp, BUT because of the weight of the bulb, the lamp tips over. For now, I placed a small dumbbell on the base of the lamp to help it stand. Any directional lamp recommendations? My apartment receives North West light and our window is blocked by another building. The lamp supports my recently purchased Peperomias: Hope and Polybotrya. Thanks for your help😊

I checked out the SolTech lights because of your makeover video but they are too expensive for me..... To anyone who is broke as well, here is the perfect recipe. Pack of 10 E27 LED Lamps 9W 800 Lumen 3000K warm white (not too warm, not too cool, perfect middle and good for green plants) 220-240V AC Price? 18 € on Amazon, baby. I have already installed them and omg my living room is LIT haha I have 6 spots on my ceiling lamp and a 20 qm living room and this is best for me and my plants :)

Great light! Was wondering if you could do a segment on how to determine the lamp output needed (LCD in my case) for a house plant at a given distance from the light. My goal is to out low-profile LCD "Can" lights in the ceiling of all the dark areas of the house. Thanks for the information you have shared with us. Love the new place.

This was very helpful! Interesting spec differences. I love that there are options for a variety of budgets. Thanks for doing this!

I wish you would speak more about tech specs and less about brands. these brands are not available where I live, so differences between them mean nothing to me. but if you, or anyone for that matter, were willing to say "led of this or that type will be good for plants" I could go downstairs to electronics shop, and get a light that isn't marketed for growing plants, but does do the job. brands are useless.

@XusernamegoeshereX

3 жыл бұрын

I look for an LED with a minimum of 1600 lumens personally. The ones I have are off Amazon (120w) and during the cold Canadian winter, my plants not only survive, but thrive and get huge.

@bluefox5331

3 жыл бұрын

It's also good to remember than plants use the most of red and blue wavelenghts, so if you can see the spectrum in the light's description, you should pick the ones that include a good amounts of them. That's why industrial plant lights are pink, so they are the most efficient. Of course pink will be straining in a home, so just look for cold white lights (warm ones will have almost no blue spectrum), or designated plant lights that sometimes are white with additions of blue and red (I have a DIY LED strip setup that is like this, and the strips are advertised for growing aquarium and vivarium plants originally)

I have a few GE lights and love them!

I don't know if I heard her mention that the Soltech light comes in black. For some that will make a difference, simply for aesthetic enjoyment.

I bought 2 SolTech grow lights, the ones that hang from the ceiling. I love them! Soooo worth the money, my plants are thriving. It also looks beautiful in my room. Though, do NOT buy their timer. One time is $25. You can buy the exact same wall timer at a Home Depot or Lowe’s for $5! Save yourself from spending the money that I did.

@soltech_solutions

3 жыл бұрын

That's the digital wall timer that costs $25, we include a mechanical outlet timer with every Aspect purchase for free!

Thank you for the information and helpful. I've used various brands with various specks and like with most things in life, there are pros and cons. I already have a GE Grow light and like it for what I need. I'll be adding the Vita light to my collection as well, as I have the perfect spot for it as it will fit perfectly in my (hanging and dimmable) ceiling lamp over my kitchen counter.

I call my growlight side lamp by my bed sidechick since it’s automated so I usually say “hey Siri turn on sidechick” haha

*QUESTION:* Which LED grow light is best for a maranta lemon lime in a room that's otherwise dark (no windows)? And how far away from the maranga should it be? Thanks in advance!

Great and informative video as usual! I have plants that have never seen the sun in my tiny NY apartment but thrive under the GE Bulb. I've been using these bulbs for a little over a year now with the only complaints being the size/weight. Was curious about this new Vita light and this clarified quite a bit! Thanks!!!

So cute Summer! Vita the hen! Love the dimmable Vita LED grow lights too! However, not sure if I like anything beyond 3K kelvin as it may be too “white” for my taste. As always,love your educational videos. Thanks for the info. ❤️🇨🇦 ps. Photons of light! Science geeks will love your science vocabulary! 😍

Excellent information. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day. 🙋‍♀️

@summerrayneoakes

3 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome. Have a wonderful day yourself.

The box litteraly says 3000 K, so no the color temp is not around 5000 K :/

OMG! Luv Vita! We have a pet rooster (silky) that we keep in the home. His name is Sweet-Bird! I hope he also lives 12+ years!

I would like to see actual PAR and spectrum tests on these things. Having a bunch of large 300 to 1000w grow light arrays such as marshydro, im a bit skeptical on their output. Though considered them for spot lighting for sections of my grows that need a bit of extra light.

I have an led light that I can adjust the red and blue spectrum. I’ve been growing orchids under them for years!

I love the chicken LOL

Very informative. Thank you. I'm just starting out here with the grow lights so for me the cheaper the better. 😂 Love Vita, she is so we'll behaved, such an unusual yet loving petship 🥰😍

Thank you for the good information. Good luck to you and your family.

Love them both! I have the GE bulbs but I’d love to get some Vita bulbs as well for some more ambient lighting for my aroids! Sometimes I think the GE one is a bit too strong so I love this other option! Especially because it’s dimmable😍😍😍

Love your setup and vibe, Just switched all 20 Orchids to semi Hydro with river rock and my Phals and Catts sent out shoots and roots love it.

The candlelight music was hilarious.

Summer! I was just researching these!!! Yahoo - thanks!!! Can’t wait to watch it

You literally couldnt have made this video at a better time! I was just on the soltech site looking at this exact light! I love that its nice and warm compared to some of the colder lights that I have now. Thank you so much for the review!! PS- Is it possible that you'll do a SoltechSolutions Aspect light review as well??

Aw, lovely to see Vita. There’s been such a gap in chicken companionship since we lost Kippie.

Lovely and how apt to get this now. Singapore is getting very very windy rainy days - so I finally invest / research on grow lites for my indoor plants! much love from Asia

can you do a vid on all the plants you killed plus a vid on plant poaching?

@summerrayneoakes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations!

@factsrfacts_4727

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see that too!

A high rise office girl in nature recovery? Your blouse is perfect. Just a suggestion that you can always throw a filter in front of bright white light to cut the output and make it warmer. That's an orange filter and they come in several shades and are pretty cheap on Amazon. You can do the opposite for a warm light using a blue filter but there's just less light. I'm mainly interested in how houseplants respond -- what's a good option.

The GE bulb is 12 more true watts of better built, better colored light, that will last longer, for 1/3 the price. Its almost like we're comparing GE to Soltech 😂

@justinjacobs4402

3 жыл бұрын

GE light has more blue light which washes the color our of your plants and actually do not last as long as soltech lights. They last 3 times as long as GE. GE lights are designed to fail using crazy marketing to confuse people. Their lights are not rated for 8 hour days of constant use.

@nhatreally

2 жыл бұрын

@@justinjacobs4402 I've had mine for 3 years 16 hrs a day still going strong. The one I use for my fish tank is on 10 hrs a day for the last 5 years still good lmao.

@justinomar9210

2 жыл бұрын

@@nhatreally hey Lynn you should try the foldable garage light their 80 true watts for $20 of eBay or Amazon 3000k upto 6000k and they screw in to normal light sockets

@justinjacobs4402

2 жыл бұрын

@@nhatreally it actually might not be. The light will still work. LEDs don't burn out the same way standard bulbs do. The efficiency and effectiveness will drop off dramatically after its rated hours... and even more so if overworked. Your plants may be getting less than they would like or need. It all depends on the plants you are lighting. Some plants don't require as much light, so it might be better than it was at full power, but it will continue to die off and become less effective more quickly now that you have surpassed your lifespan. Soltech is rated to last 15 years at 16hrs per day. If you read GE bulb, its basically 5 years if run at 6 hours a day. There is always a margin for error and could last longer. but not by all that much. Same for the soltech light, it could last 20 years, but the chances are it will be less effective by then.

@nhatreally

2 жыл бұрын

@@justinjacobs4402 my plants are still putting out the same amount of leaves every growing season. Some even more cause I switched to a stronger fertilizer.

Thanks for this. Couldn’t find any measurement specs for either bulb to see what size housing they would fit into. Since I’m in an apartment I need to find fixtures for on top of shelves vs drilling holes to hang them.

You carry beauty and grace in your actions and words. A 12 year old chicken! Must be living on love. 💕

so cute, she starts talking soft and little chicken yawns lol

I have the GE bulb and I love it. I just ordered the vita though because I have a spot in my bedroom where the dimmable feature would really be nice and it comes in black which will go with my decor. Thanks for the discount code.

In case anyone is wondering the Vita bulb fits any E26 socket. 💡

@georginablumel2852

3 жыл бұрын

This is just a standard lamp size right?

@soltech_solutions

3 жыл бұрын

@@georginablumel2852 Yes it's considered the standard for American bulbs!

I’m new to grow lights and just want to be sure that the GE bulb can be used in any regular lamp?

@erika-p507

3 жыл бұрын

It is a bit heavy, so it depends on the lamp. So yes it will work, but some lamps may not support the weight and also the diameter of the bulb is very wide so keep that in mind. It works great in a pendant lighting situation.

Nice video! What Vita bulb do you recommend, wide or narrow? I already bought the Aspect LED Growlight Kit. Thank you!

Question! In terms of the plants you put underneath these grow lights - would you put, for example, all your direct sun/succulents/cacti under one of these lights or could it be ok for rhipsalis and hoya and the 'bright indirect' kind of plants that love, for example, an east facing window. I don't want to burn any plants.

I bought a light that has three colors. Purple, yellow, and white. Which color should I use for my plants?

Super helpful Summer! Thank you!!!

the Soltech Solutions Vita light is very expensive and I don't think i'd spend $100 Canadian on a light bulb. The GE bulb isn't much cheaper than the Soltech....its $70Canadian, so not cheap. I've been using Feit Grow lights and they seem to work well.

Summer, I'm a new plant mom and always enjoy your videos. They are really helpful. Thanks so much. I collected art before I started collecting plants so I am really interested in 2 pieces hanging in your livingroom. The 1st is a hugh colorful panting if what looks like a group of musicians. The 2nd is next to it, it appears to be a painting of an Afrjcan American woman. Can you tell me who the artists are? and any other info about the pieces? Thanks.

Hi Summer. There is bulbs on Amazon that comes with a remote controller that is dimmable and also can change color temperature. They’re made by Lampaous and come in GU 10 configuration with a bayonet socket for track lights. You can of course get an screw bulb adapter. But I find the dimmable and ability to change color temperature all in one bulb fascinating. Also with one remote can control up to four different bulbs separately for track configurations. Anyways food for thought.

Can I ask what the difference is between those grow lights and a standard full spectrum light? Also, is a full spectrum bulb good to? I can only find grow lights that are blue-red which I know is the light plants need but it's not nice to have around the house. Thanks

@soltech_solutions

3 жыл бұрын

That's why Soltech Solutions was created as a visually appealing grow light that fits right into your home. Here's how we use red and blue light, the Vita creates light using a balance of blue, green, and red. This is important because blue light supports root development and dense plant growth, while red light supports plant growth and flowering.

Very timely video.

@summerrayneoakes

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

old hydro(indoor) grower here. ever see what a 1000watt HPS or MH looks like while on? they just made a 1 to 1 led replacement for 1000w hps lights too. my buddy runs one. you'll get a sun burn from the really big grow lights

Hi im looking to by grow lights for indoor weed grow. Which lights do yo recommend to be of low cost and energy efficient.. Also it must be the light bulbs.. Question; does it have to be white light? Thanks!

grow lights and hand sewing are excellent companions :)

Good to know information. Love Vita and always nice to see a hen in your video.

Any recommendations for grow light strips? Everything I find sucks

I use 150 watt equivalent daylight led 5000k bulbs the plants love it.

Hi Summer, I have some plants in my office which has no windows and just fluorescent lighting that are dim. Is it advisable to keep the lights on 24 hours since the lighting is so dim or should I get a grow bulb and timer and do a regular day/night cycle with it? My plants are low light plants. BTW, Vita the Hen is so cool. :)

❤❤❤ I love Vita the hen ❤❤❤

Thanks! We've been looking at a totally different brand but this information helps!

Just curious what the heat output is for both of these lights. Safe to use with normal fabric lamp shades?

@soltech_solutions

3 жыл бұрын

Can confirm, safe for fabric lampshades!

Looking forward to more videos with Vita the hen!

Hello, Summer! Can you do a video about what specs should I be looking for for a quality growlight? Thanks!

Hello Summer, this was helpful, I will buy one and select the one made in America over one made in China. Do we know where the GE light is made ? I checked on Amazon and no indications regarding where the GE light is made. Thanks for this interesting video.

Hey Summer how are you ?. Flock Finger Lakes looks divine, you will be able to hear the morning call of the little birds. I am now officially an entrepreneur. Got accepted onto the programme which is practically impossible in times of '' the black death ''. lol Funding and mentoring, dont really need it now, almost there. Come on the spring. I have a UV led bulb, it screws into a normal desk lamp, Heavy thing it is for a bulb. HEN, Vita, Hey little birdie !.

These are both extremely expensive considering they aren't even that powerful. The ones I got on Amazon are stronger and don't break the bank.

@hhdbhn302

3 жыл бұрын

yeeeessssss

@debs_boho_jungle

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, love Summer..but she's not real in touch with the "average" viewer.

Hi summer love love love your channel! I have a 5’ ponytail palm, facing west on the 2nd floor, need a bit of grow light help, which one do you recommend and how far to the plant? Thank you

Can I use regular white intense light instead of grow light during winter?

im looking into a smaller grow lamp for my room near my terrarium. I've got a north window which is fine, but its getting super dark now that its winter. any ideas?

If you have a light with 2000 lm but ppf is not specified, could it be a good growlight?

This came at a perfect time. Thank you.

Great information Summer, thank you!