How to Maintain led grow lights.

Why Clean

There are a number of significant reasons why you should frequently clean your LED grow lights, including poor yields and safety concerns. Additionally, since LEDs don't require annual bulb replacement, it becomes much more crucial when growing with LEDs. An LED growth lamp might illuminate your garden for the ensuing 10, possibly 20, years without the need to repair a single component due to its exceptional lifespan. Those lights have had plenty of time to accumulate grime.

-         -  holds a high yield

-        -   Best Performance

-        -   Secures Things

-        -   Ensures Operation Success

-        -   Less effort over time

 

How To Clean

 

To clean your best LED Grow Lights, all you need to do is dab a microfiber cloth with isopropyl or rubbing alcohol and gently wipe it over the diodes. Start by applying a small amount, as more can be applied later if needed.

Make sure always to apply gentle pressure, as too much pressure can damage the diodes. While at it, make sure to clean the dust off the other components of your lights, which will include the frame and driver.

If you’re having trouble finding instructions on how to clean your LEDs, try looking up cleaning instructions for the diodes/PCB board. Many LED grows light makers source their diodes from Samsung and Bridgelux. If still no success, in most cases, isopropyl alcohol, along with canned air (make sure to keep upright), make for the safest light cleaning agents. In this case, perform a pre-test on a small portion of the light to ensure your cleaning solution isn’t damaging to the light.

How To Care

Besides regularly cleaning them, there are a few things you should do when handling them to keep them in tip-top shape. 

  1. Except for mainly the frame, use caution when touching the lights when in operation.
  2. Avoid touching the bulbs, diodes, PCB board, or any other circuit components with your bare hands or any sharp object.
  3. For thinner LED fixtures like Quantum Boards, refrain from bending them or applying moderate pressure. 
  4. Avoid pulling on wires or making any electrical fixes on the lights when they are plugged in. 
  5. When not in use, store your light in a location sealed off from dust and high-traffic areas.

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