With the onset of cheap, nasty, home made, dangerous lights that have dogged the hydroponics market, we thought it best to say a few words. There are lights and there are proper horticultural, professional grade lights on today's market. The former a quite frankly death traps; they are constructed from the cheapest, obsolete, end of line components, that are usually mismatched and wrongly configured. To think that these poorly built, badly wired, misconfigured, lights are gracing people's damp, humid and sometimes wet, grow rooms is a scary thought, especially if it's in the home. And all in the name of a bargain, not only do you risk your own life with these tacky lights but every body that lives with you. So don't do it! Look before you leap! Our lights all carry CE certifications and have BS approved components. They are made by horticultural lighting companies that have built lights for the hydroponics trade for over a decade. They are professional grade no hassle grow lights that have all been personally tested, and demonstrated by ourselves. They all carry a two year parts and labour manufacturer's guarantee (except for the bulb). The 400W and 1000W are both high pressure sodium and metal halide compliant, so the one light can run either lamp. Lighting is possibly the most important decision for indoor horticulture, cheap normally represents a health risk. For the sake of saving £50 is it worth it? You have been warned! (WEEE)

Typically the more light you give the plant, the better the yield will be. Double the lux, double the yield. Approximate coverage with 400W is 1m²: 5-10 plants, 600W is 1.5m²: 7-14 plants and 1000W is 2m²: 15-20 plants.

Budget - High Pressure Sodium [HPS] Lights

Budget - High Pressure Sodium [HPS] Light Kits

Budget - Metal Halide [MH] Lights

Budget - Metal Halide [MH] Light Kits

High Pressure Sodium [HPS] Lights

Industry standard world wide for horticulture. High intensity discharge sold with Plus, Agro or Planta lamps which have enhanced blue spectrum for vegetative growth and red spectrum for flowering growth. Reliable and efficient to run. The approximate cost for a 400W HPS on a daily 18 hour cycle is £35 - £40 per quarter. All lights are CE certified and guaranteed. Made by leading horticultural lighting companies from Norway, Holland, England, and USA. All with thorough testing and approval worldwide. These lights are far from home made, unlike other cheap lights on the market. Buying lights without the CE Certification is like buying a car without an MOT. Finally, please note that the black and white ballasts depicted are of equivalent quality and are supplied across the range of lighting combos. "Standard", "quality" and "air cooled" refer only to the differences in the reflectors supplied. (WEEE)

Standard High Pressure Sodium Range

Quality High Pressure Sodium Range

Air Cooled High Pressure Sodium Range

Water Cooled High Pressure Sodium Range (HPS)

Metal Halide [MH] Lights

Used world wide for horticulture. High intensity discharge more suited for vegetative growth due to strong blue spectrum reliable and safe, however the lamp must be discarded after one year's use as the lamp can become volatile. (WEEE)

Standard Metal Halide Range

Quality Metal Halide Range

Air Cooled Metal Halide Range

HS2000 Dutch "Poot" Light - "The Producer"

This steadfast light has been available for a decade and in its most recent incarnation, is as effective as any modern design. This light is used estensively throughtout Holland. It is known affectionately as "The Producer" and has a reputation for consistant and abundant yields. This light is ideal for indoor use and greenhouse use. The unit is designed specifically to be suspended via two chains at either end of the main section. This counterweights the sturdy pentagonal reflector. The unit is approximately 66cm long and the widest section of the reflector is approximately 42cm.

Exclusively, Esoteric Hydroponics has obtained a large quantity of ex-demonstration lights. These lights are proven and subject to the usual high standard of warranty. Unfortunately, these discounted units are only available until stocks are exhausted. This special offer cannot be repeated, so hurry! (WEEE)

Philips Industria SGR 200

The SGR200 is an extremely popular product, combining the functions of ballast and reflector in one easy to mount unit. Simply connect to the mains via a timer relay for quick and easy plant growing. Although the SGR200 is not waterproof, it is especially suitable for use in greenhouses, or indoor growrooms where space is limited. The SGR200 units can be daisy chained via the integrated junction (shown in picture below cable), although in the interested of safety, this practice is discouraged by Esoteric Hydroponics. Please wire lighting separately whenever possible. The SGR200 is approximately 75cm long. (WEEE)

Electronic Digital All in One 600W Greenhouse Light

Professional, highly efficient, light weight, silent and all in one 600W greenhouse light, what more can we say. Supplied with lamp just plug in and go :) (WEEE)

Mercury Vapour Lights

Phosphorous coated to promote blue and red spectrum so you can veg and bloom, more blue light than red, a cheap way to get started. However bulb wants replacing every nine months as lamp can become volitile. Costs more to run and maintain compared to with HPS, MH or fluorescents. (WEEE)