What is a Quantum Board? - Learn about this high technology for indoor cultivation
The Quantum Board is a state-of-the-art LED panel for indoor cultivation and is currently highlighted for its quality and reliability in indoor growing. Many growers seek the Quantum Board because this technology is a major differentiator for achieving high production with the best possible quality using practical, economical, and extremely powerful equipment. The Quantum Board is capable of producing exceptional harvests and is widely recommended for any grower, whether beginner or advanced.
Quantum Board Mars Hydro TS600
The term Quantum Board was initially coined by a famous North American LED brand, Horticulture Lighting Group (HLG). A Quantum Board is a panel that contains several LED chips spread across a panel (Board in English), so all chips on the panel receive the same amount of energy simultaneously from a single power source, ensuring greater light uniformity across the entire panel and in the cultivation.
The difference between COB and Quantum Board is that COB uses only one chip while Quantum Boards have hundreds of chips on the same panel, which improves light distribution on the panel and also in cultivation! With the new Quantum Board technology, it is also possible to add other different chips, such as the Deep Red Chip, which generates fantastic results for plants in the flowering stage!
We can say that currently, the Quantum Board has many more advantages to use than other indoor grow lights such as COBs, HID, and HPS.
Currently, Quantum Board LEDs are the best lighting choice for indoor growers for several reasons:
1- Quantum Boards are the most advanced indoor grow LEDs in the world.
2- Grow LEDs in general (not just QBs) are much more energy-efficient compared to other grow lights like HPS, HID… Quantum boards, however, have much greater efficiency and power than common LEDs on the market and are even more economical.
3- Quantum Boards have better light spectrum quality for plants, because chips that optimize the growth and development of flowers with other light spectra can be inserted into a Quantum Board. Additionally, they are Full Spectrum and contain all the necessary sun spectra for plants throughout their entire development cycle.
4- Longer lifespan than conventional lamps: some Quantum Board models, such as those from MARS HYDRO, have a lifespan of 50,000 hours, while HPS, for example, have 20,000 hours.
5 - Practicality - Quantum Boards are lighter and easier to install, requiring no additional heavy equipment. They are lightweight and can be installed anywhere.
Quantum Board Mars Hydro TS1000 in the PRO BOX tent
What are the best Quantum Boards?
To choose your LED GROW Quantum Board, it is necessary to do good research and choose carefully, as this equipment can be expensive compared to other cultivation items and will be an investment to last for years in your cultivation!
In addition, you will need your LED to get a good yield from your crop, and if you don't make a good choice, you might end up not getting the best equipment, or worse, paying more for an inferior panel or simply one of poor quality.
It is always necessary to pay attention to the LED manufacturer, materials, warranty period, support, and also the results generated by the product.
Here at ALPHA BLUNT, you'll find the best Quantum Board LEDs on the market!
We have brought the best LED brands in the world to Brazil, such as Mars Hydro and Viparspectra, internationally renowned brands!
Mars Hydro TS1000 Quantum Board LED panels in indoor cultivation
These panels are recognized by thousands of growers worldwide and perform far better than other LED panels on the current market due to their quality, reliability, and superiority in all aspects of these products.
Mars Hydro and VIPARSPECTRA panels are extremely powerful and at the same time super economical in terms of energy consumption!
Both have unique finishes and designs, a high lifespan, and a factory warranty from our highly reliable and durable store!
Mars Hydro LEDs: 50,000 to 100,000 hours lifespan and 5-year warranty.
Viparspectra LEDs: 100,000 hours lifespan and 3-year warranty.
VIPARSPECTRA KS5000 LED
TS3000 Quantum Board LED in a grow tent
Furthermore, they are demonstrably more powerful than other LED models; you just need to compare their PPFD table with other models on the market.
(PPF is the measure of light power used to measure the power of an LED panel, which is provided by LED manufacturers).
VIPARSPECTRA XS1000 120w Quantum Board LED and its PPFD table
Above, we can see the PPFD table which measures the power of this panel, the VIPARSPECTRA XS1000, which uses the original Samsung LM301B chip.
The VIPARSPECTRA XS1000 Quantum Board and others from this brand, along with those from Mars Hydro, have the best performance and power on the market. The XS1000, for example, consumes 120W and generates a maximum PPF of 1260 at a height of 30cm (12 inches).
While other generic "Samsung" models and others easily found on the market have much inferior performance, like this 120w LED below:
PPFD table of a "Samsung" Quantum Board LED found on the market*
Or like this example of a 120W LED below which, even using the Samsung LM301H chip (used in VIPARSPECTRA's KS line), which is technically superior, performs worse than the XS1000 which uses the LM301B chip:
PPFD table of a 120w Quantum Board LED found on the market*
Comparing the PPFD table of the VIPARSPECTRA XS1000 and the one above, we can see that the XS1000 is much more powerful and also has a better light distribution in the space.
That's why it's necessary to make a good choice for your Quantum Board LED panel. Unfortunately, there are many LEDs with low-quality materials and even with fake Samsung chips. Many of these LEDs don't even have a warranty and have a short or even dubious lifespan due to their low quality.
Since it's an investment that will last for years and has the potential to generate significant returns in the future, don't skimp on a low-quality Quantum Board panel, as it may eventually break down and leave you stranded. Furthermore, you could lose what you invested in it, and perhaps worse, have a poor yield from your crop.
VIPARSPECTRA and MARS HYDRO are two brands that have official Samsung certification, and their LEDs are of very high quality and durability, in addition to having many differentials!
Mars Hydro FC3000 Quantum Bar LED
These GROW LEDs have a high yield that can reach from 2g/watt to 3g/watt per panel!
This means that with the Mars Hydro FC3000 Quantum Bar, which has a yield of 3.5g/watt and a power of 300W, you can achieve a final yield of 1000g with a single panel per square meter!
If you want to ensure you get the best Quantum Board LEDs on the market for your cultivation, purchase your panel today at ALPHA BLUNT GROWSHOP!
We have LED panels available for all cultivation sizes!
If you want to know more about our available panels, go to GROW LEDs in our menu or click here