Have you recently purchased a new set of grow lights? If you are, then you should be aware that DP (discharge, photo-electric and reflection) charge may need to be calculated into the setup costs of your new set up. In the United Kingdom, "DP" stands for "discharge-prevention time"; which means that it is an important matter to be aware of when growing your own fresh herbs or other crops. You see, "DP" is measured in lumens, which is the amount of light necessary to "burn" a single watt of high-voltage plant-care lighting. This type of calculation is not as difficult as it may seem at first; because the manufacturer's instructions with the set up will include this information. So, if you find that the manufacturer did not supply the lumens necessary for you to calculate correctly, you can easily find the information online from resources that are readily available.
Many new growers get very excited when they see the price of their lights start to add up! They begin to ask, "What do I now have to pay to keep my plants growing green and healthy?" The answer, unfortunately, is a lot more than they may realize, and it can get rather confusing. Many gardeners end up spending far more money on "grower's insurance" than they actually need to, in order to protect against the possibility of high-voltage power surges when the system is operating inappropriately. As a result, the "grower's insurance" usually only lasts so long; and it leaves the grower stuck paying the price for these power surges all throughout the season, even though they were not the cause of the damage in the first place.
By knowing exactly how much "voltage" your lights are producing, you will know what "discharge-prevention time" you have, which means you will have a clear and easy way to figure out just how much "voltage" your lights need to stay operational during their full range of usage. So, how do you figure out what D.P.C. charges you need? The easiest way to find the answer is to consult a "voltage readout" device at any local hardware store. While these devices are not necessarily inaccurate, they are often not as accurate as you would like - so, if you are new to using grow lights, or just switching grow lights out, it is probably best to consult an experienced grower who can help you with figuring out what D.P.C. charges your equipment should be using.
Many new growers get very excited when they see the price of their lights start to add up! They begin to ask, "What do I now have to pay to keep my plants growing green and healthy?" The answer, unfortunately, is a lot more than they may realize, and it can get rather confusing. Many gardeners end up spending far more money on "grower's insurance" than they actually need to, in order to protect against the possibility of high-voltage power surges when the system is operating inappropriately. As a result, the "grower's insurance" usually only lasts so long; and it leaves the grower stuck paying the price for these power surges all throughout the season, even though they were not the cause of the damage in the first place.
By knowing exactly how much "voltage" your lights are producing, you will know what "discharge-prevention time" you have, which means you will have a clear and easy way to figure out just how much "voltage" your lights need to stay operational during their full range of usage. So, how do you figure out what D.P.C. charges you need? The easiest way to find the answer is to consult a "voltage readout" device at any local hardware store. While these devices are not necessarily inaccurate, they are often not as accurate as you would like - so, if you are new to using grow lights, or just switching grow lights out, it is probably best to consult an experienced grower who can help you with figuring out what D.P.C. charges your equipment should be using.
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