LET THERE BE LIGHT - reviewing & testing SOLTECH lights

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024

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  • @sydneyplantguy
    @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +13

    Hi all,
    these Soltech lights definitely passed the pudding test. If you want to learn more about the them, check out the Soltech website: glnk.io/jljwy/15off7 ... you receive 15% off store wide using discount code 'Sydneyplantguy' (btw, I'm using the wide angle VITA & the large 40W Aspect)
    Happy Growing!!

  • @daveoverstreet5148
    @daveoverstreet5148 Před rokem +7

    Here is the one area where I've got slightly more experience than you (finally...!). I've been using Soltech since last autumn, here in the States where we have long months of very, very dark days. The growth has been impressive, above and below the substrate. While these aren't cheap, and some of the blazing white lights might do just as well, I don't care 😆. I don't want to live in a dental office. The quality of light from both the Aspect and Vita is gorgeous. Cheers, Jan.

  • @_JaySho
    @_JaySho Před rokem +5

    You’ll need a discount code to afford one…but I love my Soltech light. My eldest plant, a mature 10” Zeylanica snake plant , has been growing vigorously under the large Aspect light and is now flowering for the first time

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +5

      If you consider their lifespan it’s money well spent :)

  • @ConnieP92
    @ConnieP92 Před rokem +7

    Brad is definitely photogenic 😅 Great assessment of these lights Jan….very impressive growth 👌

  • @plantwithroos
    @plantwithroos Před rokem +4

    Yay I love Soltech! Id love to see you grow a splendid under the Aspect, as mine has become very narrow since moving it under the light - all three plants on that pole! Before it was much more heart shaped. Only reason I can think is the light

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +1

      Interesting!!:)

    • @Ineluki_Myonrashi
      @Ineluki_Myonrashi Před 10 měsíci

      I'd be interested to know what happens to that plant if you moved the light to more face on from the side or at least at a 45 degree angle from the top side. I can't imagine a splendid would get good light with the light hanging from the top and the leaves basically hanging straight down.

  • @ericaeschenbacher4921
    @ericaeschenbacher4921 Před rokem +7

    This was just the serving of pudding we needed to finally pull the trigger on purchasing soltec lights. Thanks again for sharing experiment results 😻💡🌱

  • @gwennowee4209
    @gwennowee4209 Před rokem +9

    I love my soltech lights! I would love to have more but the shipping cost are through the roof.. hopefully they will have a European distributor some day...

    • @danieltankard5515
      @danieltankard5515 Před rokem +1

      Have you had any experience with fading carpets or wooden furniture? I’ve always wanted some grow lights but have been finding lots of mixed information about damaging furniture and carpets by fading and discolouration.
      Thanks,

    • @Ineluki_Myonrashi
      @Ineluki_Myonrashi Před 10 měsíci

      @@danieltankard5515 absolutely no worse than natural sunlight for fading, if you aren't getting bad fading where you get good sunlight nothing to worry about.

  • @victoriastewart7116
    @victoriastewart7116 Před rokem +1

    Braddles! love seeing his darling face right in the camera. Plants are looking great with the sol techs!

  • @robynfisher4455
    @robynfisher4455 Před rokem +3

    Great revue thanks Jan. Placed my order for a 4 pack but shipping for a 4pack to Oz was going to be $130 so I pulled the plug. Have emailed them to check but maybe AJ or Tim could apply for Aus distributorship.
    Love Braddles in his box 😻

  • @sylviagutierrez7676
    @sylviagutierrez7676 Před rokem +1

    They are great lights,making such a difference !
    💚🌱☘️🌵💚

  • @kimr4741
    @kimr4741 Před 6 měsíci

    you and Brad are the absolute best! love that he is always helping :)

  • @jannamozdzer4100
    @jannamozdzer4100 Před rokem +1

    I think your ring of fire will get pink in the leaves with that light, mine did anyway. I just downloaded the photon app, thanks for that! I love that you never recommend anything without trying for awhile first.

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem

      Thank you :) cannot say ‘proof is in the pudding’ every video but then not try the products first :D hehe

  • @sunnymelbourneplants
    @sunnymelbourneplants Před rokem +1

    Another awesome video, thanks Jan. Always excited to watch your content 🎉

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +2

      Thanks for your ongoing support :) really appreciate it!

  • @laurenharrison1959
    @laurenharrison1959 Před rokem

    I loved Brad’s close up, definitely the star of the show. That is amazing grow in winter, my Picton tri-colour has a similar variegation (Bunnings find) I might have to look a boosting the light. Great video 😊

  • @plant-logic
    @plant-logic Před rokem

    Hey Jan, thanks for sharing the readings! I agree there could be significant variations depending on the quality of the meter (and diffuser) used. The same could be said for using different light products, the positioning and distance of products from plants, the latitudinal location of a plant owner, the size/orientation/height of windows in the home, etc. I think you've portrayed and described your conditions pretty well in your videos, so getting to see some basic readings to go along with those is awesome. It gives plant owners like myself a starting point from which I can compare to my own conditions and draw parallels.
    From my research, I think the lowest light plants can take a range of 20-40 PPFD. Then you start hitting full sun territory in the 600-2000+ range. So it was pretty neat to see that your lower plants were still getting decent low light, while the plant closest to the overhead light might be getting close to direct sun lighting. I'm still trying to understand my lighting needs, but most of my plants seem to have been doing well in the 20-80 range (with my own cheap meter setup). I think a couple of my plants could benefit from more, so I'm going to try to step up to 150-200 for those. I was a bit surprised that the reading was as low as it was for your natural light. At the same time, that light covers the entire plant pretty uniformly, and longer exposure can make up for a lower intensity. You also mentioned an input for the light source in the app, so maybe natural light would read differently if you changed the source.
    I was enjoying this video until close to the end... then I got excited. You've stated you don't like digging into some of the technical aspects so deeply, but I really appreciate your taking the time to share a little bit of that side. Thanks again!

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem

      Thank you :) I work with numbers a lot in my day job so I really appreciate the unscientific trial & error approach with plants but can understand how it might be valuable to some :)

  • @carolstuff
    @carolstuff Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the tasty pudding!

  • @tanderson9115
    @tanderson9115 Před rokem

    Thank you for the light study! Will be ordering some lights

  • @TheLady05
    @TheLady05 Před rokem

    I needed this video SO BAD right now! We're getting ready to move in about a month and I've been super excited to have my own planty room!!.......however........we got the chance to look at our new place the other night and my to be planty oasis has not ONE window! 🤦‍♀️I'll be relatively new to grow lights as our current place has several windows that my plants are scattered everywhere near. Thank you SO much for the review and visual feedback! Super helpful!!! 💚🌿

  • @sdh42
    @sdh42 Před rokem +1

    The Soltech lights are beautiful - I use mine as accent lighting, too. My problem is that the analog timers are horrible for the price. If the power goes out, the timers have to be reset. If they are bumped (even slightly) by animals playing or furniture being moved, the pins get pushed inward. My light came on in the middle of the night a few days ago, and it scared the crap out of me. For this price, these lights need to come with digital timers.

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem

      Mm mine didn’t come with a timer at all 🤷🏻‍♂️I just plugged it into an inexpensive smart socket so I can set the times from my phone :)

  • @manabushltd3250
    @manabushltd3250 Před rokem

    Excellent video once again Jan! - living in the UK i more or less HAVE to rely on grow lights (coming from Germany, i bet you can guess how little light we get here!) . It can work out better though (i know you would rather grow in natural light , but using grow spotlights has enabled me to get a six foot tall melano with 80cm long leaves in a year - from a four leaf plant. They can really power things up!

  • @pudik2008
    @pudik2008 Před rokem +1

    Love my Soltech lights. I’m with you of not interested in readings but base it on the health of my plants! Thank you for being true to yourself. 🫶🏼🪴😻Natalie

  • @juamiglio
    @juamiglio Před rokem

    I've had my Soltech bulbs less than 2 weeks & holy cow the difference!

  • @tangleslong499
    @tangleslong499 Před rokem +1

    Good timing! I tried to look everywhere for those Aspect lights in black colour but could not find one available. So happy to see one available in your link you provided. :) The mother grow light in 40cm was not enough light for my plants. I definitely needed a pendent light hanging from above. My concern is the electricity bill though. I only contribute $80 dollars a month to the household bills, not sure if I need to contribute more.

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +1

      Yes it can come with an Australian plug but the shipping to Australia is quite expensive. The aspect is 40Watts & the Vita is 20Watts :)

  • @katemiller8113
    @katemiller8113 Před 7 měsíci

    Think you mention here that the tall floor lamp is an IKEA product. Glad to hear the Soltech lamps themselves work well. And agree on the color/shadow. Looks great!

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před 7 měsíci

      Yes, if i’m not mistaken the ikea lamp is called ‘hektar’ or ‘hektor’ :)

  • @surgeinc1
    @surgeinc1 Před rokem +1

    Note to self…1. cancel the light meter order.
    2. Order the hanging Solatech light.
    3. Hugs to Brad.❤

  • @yororo0820
    @yororo0820 Před rokem

    I definitely want one in the future! This video was very well explained, thank you!

  • @AdahliaBiPunk
    @AdahliaBiPunk Před rokem +2

    It feels like Rihanna herself is speaking to me in that opening loll. She's just staring into my soul 🤣🤣🤣

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +3

      Hahaha right ?!:D

    • @AdahliaBiPunk
      @AdahliaBiPunk Před rokem +3

      @@sydneyplantguy Definitely!! Also Jan, new camera is looking fantastic!! Got crisp focus, when it picks the right face, and the light flickering issues you were having look perfect now.
      Do yourself one favor tho. Take. A. Breath. You talk so fast and for so long that you keep losing your breath and that's not good for you!
      Slow down a bit, do jump cuts for full, deep breaths between smaller sentences. It'll help you speak with less stutter, and it won't exhaust you as much! You can make your cuts easy to find and make, while editing, by fully pausing your shorter sentences with your body motions. Such as ending on a neutral face and holding up your index finger to give a visual queue to your editor(whether that's you or someone else I'm not sure) where the cut needs to begin.
      Coming from someone who has the same problem, this is such important advice I got from my psychiatrist 🥰🥰

  • @ibisman1593
    @ibisman1593 Před rokem +1

    Cute CAT with a PINK nose, I LIKE.

  • @bokehblind
    @bokehblind Před rokem

    My Google was so confused haha thanks for this, very cool!

  • @moiraslater8526
    @moiraslater8526 Před rokem +9

    Wow...even the seedling pot grew😂

  • @lindaedwards4632
    @lindaedwards4632 Před rokem

    The proof is in the growth with the Soltech Lights 👍😀

  • @liyu4596
    @liyu4596 Před rokem +1

    Love your cute 🐈

  • @Self-Love-e9p
    @Self-Love-e9p Před rokem

    Jan...😍💓 SO AMAZING SOLTECH!!.❤️. I really LOVE watching this Video because it really gives us a useful Information and lovely Experiences!!.😍. Both of the Lamps can support your Plants NICELY!..❤️ GREAT!..👍.. And what makes me HAPPY that your Alocasia Jacklyn can grow well and shows a Beautiful New Leaf!.❤️💚.. I miss your Jacklyn..😍. I really APPRECIATE this Video!.. Jan...👍 Thank you soo much for sharing this Inspiring Video. And Brad!.😻.. We really Love his CUTE Curiosity!..🐈🤗.. He knows, he really NEEDS the Box and the Camera!.😀.. Also, Rihanna looks Soo Beautiful!!..😍. SOLTECH LIGHTS!.. WOW!!..💞💓💐🌈🌸💖😻🐈🤗❤️🥰...

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +1

      Thank you:)

    • @Self-Love-e9p
      @Self-Love-e9p Před rokem

      @@sydneyplantguy Jan....😍💓 My Pleasure!.. 🥰 I really APPRECIATE your Efforts and your Attentions so that You can share your Happiness with all of us..👍.. I really LOVE all of your Gorgeous Plants!..😍🤗.. As always, HAPPY GROWING!!...💞❤️💐🌈🌸😍🤗🥰...

  • @SteveNoblin
    @SteveNoblin Před rokem

    I like foot candles, It helps me think!

  • @justinooi556
    @justinooi556 Před měsícem

    Such great videos, SPG! I was definitely sold on getting a vita bulb but it seems that shipping to Aus is still upwards of $100 for a single bulb so couldn’t justify it :/

  • @alannahblades5821
    @alannahblades5821 Před rokem

    Thanks for the reviews on the lights and love Brad getting his moment on camera 😂 cats are the best. Just wondering what pins do you use for your moss poles please. Great content by the way 👏 👌 🪴

  • @StefaniaYoga
    @StefaniaYoga Před rokem

    Hey Jan, nice video as usual! In Italian the word "archetto" is pronunced with ch = k (hard sound, not "sh"). I supposed they called it like that because the shape reminds an "archetto" (bow of a violin or hunting bow). Love your pronuncation of the word better though :)

  • @don2672
    @don2672 Před rokem +1

    Love your videos! Do you prefer the soltech or the plantspectrum grow light? I'm trying to figure which one to get. Which one would you recommend over the other? Thanks

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +2

      I like both: one brings light from the front, one from the top. So it really depends on the plants & the set-up you have to see which one might be more suited :)

  • @quillita
    @quillita Před rokem +1

    Hopefully they will send you a Grove bar to review. Curious how that will compare to other bars.

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +1

      Are you referring to the ‘highlands’ light track?:) unfortunately i wasnmt able to test it because i’m renting :/

    • @quillita
      @quillita Před rokem

      @@sydneyplantguy got an email from them a couple of days ago announcing a new Grove Bar light. Seems to still be a couple of months before they start shipping

  • @roseshayer4608
    @roseshayer4608 Před 10 měsíci

    Would love to see a comparison of the new soltech grove light and the mother bar light.

  • @juamiglio
    @juamiglio Před rokem

    That lamp from Ikea is HUGE! I have that on my list to buy but it's only available in stores & I haven't made it to the store yet

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +1

      It’s a but too big dor my liking but I already had it so might as well use it :) the E27 fitting is super common so i’m sure you could find a different light that works with it of it’s too big :)

  • @FIFII
    @FIFII Před rokem

    I was forced to ditch the lights because electricity is has become so expensive in the UK over the last year. I barely used them over the winter.

  • @clearwaterbeachhomesearchm5957

    Omg. brad is stealing the show

  • @mamalongsplants1559
    @mamalongsplants1559 Před rokem

    Love the cat toy

  • @jackfont1770
    @jackfont1770 Před rokem +1

    i was keen even at $120 for the like bulb, but $100 shipping to Aus took me out 😂

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +1

      I’ll make sure to give you an update if they get their aussie distriburion sorted … that international shipping costs is not worth it atm :)

  • @aylaloup-lestatJun
    @aylaloup-lestatJun Před rokem

    Thank you for this vidéo 🌿🇫🇷🙏🌿😊

  • @tangleslong499
    @tangleslong499 Před rokem +1

    Just to make sure that those electric plugs can fit the ones in Australia, right?

  • @user-gu3rb8tm3r
    @user-gu3rb8tm3r Před 11 měsíci

    Hi, Thanks for your review, love soltech lights wanted to order several, but shipping to Australia omg $220.00 that's me out unless I win lotto lol

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před 11 měsíci

      Yes I know!:( Hopefully they work on the OZ distribution soon :)

  • @camerlengograziedio
    @camerlengograziedio Před měsícem

    I’m gonna ask Santa for a Brad in a box this Christmas

  • @patwebb2375
    @patwebb2375 Před rokem

    Every time you say Hey Google, mine hears you too 😂 That can be dangerous so plz be careful what you say 😂

  • @n3ils3n
    @n3ils3n Před rokem +1

    New subscriber - thanks for the vid! Can you please recommend a ultra resilient, impossible to kill hanging plant for a beginner plant person?

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +3

      Thanks :) all plants can die, but golden pothos (epipremnum aureum) is probably a good one to start of with :)

    • @user-jn8tg6nw8j
      @user-jn8tg6nw8j Před rokem +1

      I have finally collected plant knowledge/experience over the last few years, but I’ve had a golden pothos for almost 20 years. Despite the fact that I knew nothing about plants for most of that time (and now, looking back, I can think of all sorts of things I did that weren’t a good idea) that plucky plant has grown and thrived and has propagated babies all over the country. It’s hard to go wrong with a golden pathos/epipremnum aureum!

  • @plantguyorhan
    @plantguyorhan Před rokem

    As a dog owner you make me want to get a cat as well as these grow lights :D

  • @krystalmcknight1834
    @krystalmcknight1834 Před rokem +2

    Those lights are amazing! I am keen to get my hand on some (although, we are soon to come into Spring now)... How do your grow lights go with your electricity bill? I live in Adelaide, where electricity is one of the most expensive in the country... That has always been my dread - a simple few lights racking up insane bills...
    PS - I am in LOVE with your plants, and also, Brad!!!

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +1

      Thank you :) most growlights are LEDs so they don't use too much. You can just check with Watts (The aspect is 40Watts & the Vita is 20Watts) and then check how much it would cost based on your rates

  • @roibitao8294
    @roibitao8294 Před rokem

    YOU ACTIVATED MY GOOGLE HOME SYSTEM 😂

  • @kennyglibert5316
    @kennyglibert5316 Před rokem

    Will my variegated monstera grow as big? Even with a lot of sunlight everyday, chuncky medium, nice roots, consistent watering … when it grown new leaves they dont really grow bigger and the stem also stays skinny/ gets skinnier with new growth…
    Someone advise or with the same situation?

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem

      This is usually a sign of insufficient light/ not enough nutrients/ lack of suport or a combination :)

  • @quanganh0210
    @quanganh0210 Před rokem +1

    I have a question. I heard that grow light can be harmful for our eyes. Is it true? And if it is can we do anything to reduce that harm?

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +1

      I haven't heard about that so can't really say anything about it, sorry

  • @savagepoet6269
    @savagepoet6269 Před rokem

    do you ever come across any pest issues when you move your plants outdoors to get natural light?

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem

      Not at the moment, but it’s the colder season here so pests aren’t thriving :P

  • @moiraslater8526
    @moiraslater8526 Před rokem +1

    Do they use much power?

  • @Rocklyn277
    @Rocklyn277 Před rokem

    I have no experience with grow lights, do they use a lot of power to run the way you use them. Thanks from Victoria Aus

  • @bharatcommercialagency4351

    could you also review the Sansi Bulbs?

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem +2

      I looked into them a couple of years ago & they weren't okay to use in Australia... something wasn't right, like the volts or something like that :D

  • @aussie7772
    @aussie7772 Před 3 měsíci

    Where did you get the stand please - that holds the bulb 😇🙏

  • @MarcoPolo-vb1sw
    @MarcoPolo-vb1sw Před rokem +2

    Did you really have your couch blocking the door so that your plants can get the best position? 🤣

  • @Mettfaust
    @Mettfaust Před 10 měsíci

    Arent you scared with that for cats scared Monstera?

  • @Wibrys
    @Wibrys Před rokem

    👋😊🌱

  • @vannesaneomiramirez3214

    Sell your potting mix !!!! Ill be first buy i cant find any of the materials you use !!! Give me info on a hilo beauty !!!!😢😢😢

  • @tuerklinke9370
    @tuerklinke9370 Před rokem +1

    What says your ...art?
    It beats me black and blue but it fu...c....k...s me so good......
    It????
    What the heck

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem

      It’s a lyric from one of her songs :)

    • @tuerklinke9370
      @tuerklinke9370 Před rokem

      Well that makes it even worse. Ich dachte es mir aber schon. ich war so verwirrt Dass ich sogar englisch geschrieben habe haha. Ach, wo ich dich gerade an der strippe habe, ich kann nicht vergessen dass du echt "mänjula pothos" sagst haha bring doch den armen Menschen mal die lateinische Aussprache bei (also deutsche aussprache) ansonsten sehr schöner mänjula und danke für deine Videos. Grüsse aus germanistan.

  • @tobiasztruszkowski2704

    I like your videos, but...Sorry for my comment, but as a person from lighting industry I t have two thoughts about these lamps. There is no info about spectrum of light, no measurements data even if it's full spectrum. Nothing. The second is price. It is horrible high for that you can get.

    • @sydneyplantguy
      @sydneyplantguy  Před rokem

      Fair points - i personally don’t care about stats … the proof is in the pudding & they are clearly working :) & I find the price quite reasonable given they are made from premium materials & made in the US :) but obviously we all need to make our own decisions on what to soend our money on, there are definitely cheaper alternatives out there :)

  • @Krystaal-qe6so
    @Krystaal-qe6so Před rokem +1

    Wassup my german freunde are you on ig?