My good friends at
@VIVOSUN have come out with a new AeroLight and a new GrowHub, and they sent me one to try! Right now, I'm using the original AeroLight A100 and the GrowHub E42. Along with an AeroZesh, this allows me to control everything from one app.
Vivosun's new offering is the
AeroLight A100SE with a GrowHub E25.
So, what's the difference?
Original AeroLight vs. AeroLight SE
The AeroLight is the world's first grow light with an integrated circulatory fan to increase canopy airflow and balance temp and humidity The Red Dot 2022 design award winner has a dimmable driver and sunlike full-spectrum for all stages of growth, and it's programmable and adjustable.
The AeroLight SE is a compact, powerful version of the award winning AeroLight. This light features the same great programmability as the AeroLight along with the integrated fan that have made the AeroLight such an excellent way to grow. It has all these features and still produces 100W at a more compact size and competitive price.
I compared the LED layout. Both use Samsung 301B chips. The SE has fewer specialty LEDs but more LEDs overall.
LEDs (original/se)
Warm White - 80/124
Cool White - 108/196
Blue - 4/0
Red - 34/14
Far-Red - 2/2
UV-a - 4/0
TOTAL LEDs - 232/336
The AeroLight SE still allows you to choose the optimal light spectrum (380-780nm, 660nm, 3000K, 5000K) for better blooms and max PAR at various distances; Better spectrum improves germination rates, blooming times, plant production, and canopy penetration at 100W.
GrowHub 42A vs. GrowHub E25
The GrowHub 42A is the controller for the Vivosun Smart Grow System (SGS). It has both internal and external thermomoeter/hygrometers and can control the lights, exhaust, and circulation fan all at once. It attaches to the outside out your tent magnetically and has a digital readout with controls.
The GrowHub E25 looks more like a USB drive. It plugs directly into the SGS device to control that device. Once you plug it into the AeroLight SE, you can monitor and control the light through the Vivosun app. You can even daily-chain multiple lights using a single GrowHub E25.
Both GrowHub controllers connect to the Vivosun App. Designed by professional growers, the app allows you to manage multiple devices simultaneously, track and display relevant data to improve performance, chart climate changes, examine details or use preprogrammed Grow Recipes to program equipment. All from anywhere through wi-fi.
You can get the
VIVOSUN AeroLight A100SE 100W LED Grow Light with an Integrated Circulation Fan and The GrowHub E25 WiFi-Controller for under $150. Don't forget to use the 420 discount code '420MG12' for an extra 12% off.
Everything came in one slim box. It seems well packaged and everything fits snug. It contains the light, power cord, light hangers, GrowHub E25 and an extra cable to daisy-chain another light.
I plugged the GrowHub into the side of the light and plugged it in.
Then I went into the App and added the new device. It saw the new GrowHub and walked me through setting it up. It shows up in the Vivosun app with options for the light and fan, but locks out functions that are not available. It still allows recipes for the components available.
It's really an incredible light and controller for under $150. Now I need to figure out where/how I'm going to use it. First, I need to get another circuit run to my basement. I'm talking to an electrician this week. Soon, the basement garden will be expanding. I'll be using this beauty soon.
Oh, and if that's not enough, Vivosun also sent me a prototype of their new AeroLight 200W LED. I can't wait to play around with this thing! Time for a new tent!
#VIVOSUN #AeroLight #SmartGrowSystem #LoveWhatYouGrow
to get that with the ties off!
Sometimes I just need to remember to breathe... and taking time with my plants usually helps.
I have big plans for it, though, I just need to get some infrastructure work done first.
