LightRail RoboBar specifically for larger LEDs
Sometimes a grower or indoor gardener will do something really creative with their grow lights. And, that’s by creating a single extra large grow light unit. And, this is not to be confused with large LED grow lights that can travel with a LightRail RoboBar. That works perfectly for larger LED grow lights that are 3′ or 4′ square, and moved with a LightRail 3.5 Kit or a LightRail 4.0 Kit. First, the question of how to work with a large grow light system assembly needs to be defined.
What grow light system is considered large? What type of grow light system unit would need to have extra grow equipment attention? There is no hard and fast rule, but a grow light assembly of over five to six feet (1.7m- 2.0m) or so in any direction is the short answer.In other words, there are no grow lights this large and yet custom “created” grow light assemblies can be this large.
So, that larger span would likely need extra consideration as you plan your grow room or greenhouse setup. Then, for how to work with a large grow light assembly and specifically, how to hang a large grow light assembly on a LightRail light mover, we have to be smart. A large grow light assembly might need to have extra grow light system stability. And, this is especially true as it moves along the grow light mover rail.
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How to work with a large grow light assembly includes using LightRail 5.0
LightRail 5.0 and the crossbar
There is a brilliant solution to large spanned grow lights to give that extra grow equipment support needed. And, this will give that large grow light assembly more secure support as it moves along the light mover rail. Using a LightRail 5.0 Kit gives a wider, more stable track. And, it provides a crossbar for attaching the span of the large grow light assembly. Of course, LightRail 5.0 can also be used for individual grow lights to move those grow lights side by side. But, for the single large grow light assembly, there is the extra support variable and the extra stability offered. And, that’s by using the crossbar.
Perfect grow light system balance is the key to even tracking
A very important take away about the LightRail 5.0 is that perfect balance is the key to even, successful tracking. The light mover rail needs to be perfectly level and straight. And, the weight of the large grow light assembly needs to be perfectly balanced on the crossbar. If individual grow lights are mounted on the crossbar, then they also have to be perfectly balanced and mirrored for weight. An example would be all ballast inclusive Gavita style grow lights would be all ballasts outward. Or, it would be positioned with all ballasts inward. That’s as the weight is evenly mirrored from one side of the large grow light assembly support crossbar to the other. And to note, Gavita grow lights can also be used with LightRail 3.5 or LightRail 4.0 easily enough.
The crossbar is adjustable at 81 inches, 87 inches and 93 inches
For the span of the LightRail 5.0 crossbar support, that is adjustable. These grow equipment span settings are 81 inches, 87 inches and 93 inches. And, it is not necessary to use the entire length of the crossbar, even at the shortest setting option. You could use the crossbar splint on its own which is the middle connector piece of the crossbar, as one possibility. Or, the outer sections could be cut and modified. And, you would likely want to use SunGrip rope ratchets, and it is fine to have them angled outward to meet the edges of a an extra large grow light assembly.
Vertical grow lights for grow towers
Vertical farming and vertical gardens of any kind often have vertical light bars in use. The LightRail 5.0 crossbar can be turned sideways to run inline with the LightRail’s rail for a brilliant solution. Each light bar can hang vertically from the hanging points on the bar of the LightRail 5.0 Kit. Then, the only extra part needed to turn that crossbar 90 degrees to be inline with the Rail is the Crossbar Mounting Kit.
Vertical farms and vertical gardens might also use other grow light systems including back to back light banks, each moved on a LightRail light mover. So either way, LightRail 5.0 can also work for this and it is advised to contact Gualala Robotics to help with the space planning. Doubled and connected LightRail 5.0 Motors can be made to have their slide bars synced together for paired movement. And synced together, that’s now also double the power. Then, LightRail 5.0 Auxiliary Trolleys can be used on the far ends, connected to the doubled and synced LightRail 5.0 Motors in the middle. Super smart.
The large grow light assembly and expansion into larger grow room or greenhouse setups
For a larger grow room or greenhouse space, up to three crossbars can move per LightRail 5.0 Motor. The extra crossbars are called LightRail Add A Bar Kits. So, crossbar number one comes in the LightRail 5.0 Kit. And, additional crossbars can be purchased as Add A Bar Kits. The additional crossbars move through a push/pull system. For weight, each Rail section can hold up to 100 lbs if mounted correctly and to solid supports.
Planning a grow room design and factoring in the large grow light assembly is easy to do when you use LightRail 5.0. This grow light mover provides a strong, stable grow light system support. And, it provides the perfect mounting support for expansive grow light assemblies. Whether in a greenhouse or grow room, and whether for indoor farming or cannabis cultivation, LightRail light movers are the perfect solution.
