“ …we couldn’t be happier with our relationship with SpecGrade. Rick & Doug have been excellent partners in our new grow facility. They have reacted quickly to our requests and have shown us new products that are increasing our yields.” Claire Hobson: “Our licensed grower in Cleveland (Ravenna), Ohio is using our Verta-8, Verta-4 and Linea series LEDs in his veg, mom, clone rooms and in our flowering greenhouse. We have tested their Linea’s and want to change out every HID fixture.”

“SpecGrade LEDs is a well-established LED company in applications of high power LEDs with good thermal management system (for highway lighting and stadiums) and recently entered in horticultural market. I collaborate with them to have custom designed LED lighting systems for various crops. I am very grateful to you and your team for the capacity of your R&D to develop LED lighting, design appropriate heat management technologies, and evaluate the performance of lighting. We had finished our successful year of growing various crops in greenhouse with your LED lighting, including strawberry, lettuce and basil. I am particularly happy about the plant performance under LEDs and look forward to our second crop year starting soon.”

“…we harvested last week and the Specgrade LED lights did exceptionally well. The white A1 spectrum made 40.5 oz., the red made 38.55 oz., and the Spyder light [Fluence] made 30.25 oz.”

“We have found that SpecGrade’s past experience in commercial lighting has translated to an innovative, yet competitive approach to a variety of competitive approach to a variety of grow light applications in Greenhouses.” “…We harvested last week and the SpecGrade lights did exceptionally well. The A-1 spectrum made 40.5oz and the Spyder [Fluence]made 30.25 oz.”

“Specgrade’s Verta-8 is leading the way on electric efficiency, balance efficiency, superior/robust physical design as well as it is easy to set up. It is producing 70 grams per sq. ft. and above…high quality, top shelf of dry flower.”

“I am only about half way through the first flower cycle. The lights are performing well, I don't have metrics to share since we haven't gone through a full cycle yet. I can see that the plants are bulking appropriately and seem to be right on cue. I am running at an extremely reduced load on my HVAC as well because this fixture runs so cool and efficient. The overall quality of the lights are amazing… “

“I have been growing cannabis since 1984, and I have been growing under LED lights since 2015 …In the past year I have gotten to use the Verta-8, which is dimmable and very well-built; and have a more even coverage over the canopy with the LEDs laid out in bars. I also favor the Verta design for both air circulation and the ability to look down into the canopy from over the light to spot problems. Overall I am so very impressed with the dimmable Verta 8, that I am planning to replace all of the lights in my mother room to 24 Verta-8’s, as the build quality and the dimmable ability just can’t be beat."

“I've been pleased with the results, seeing amazing growth and I like the low amount of latent heat that the fixture radiates. Currently, it seems almost slightly too powerful as  I keep it turned down to about 70%... we harvested 48 plants out from under 6 verta 8's and we averaged 2.3 pounds per light.”

“We’ve tested the Verta 8 fixture side by side with Fluence SPYDRx+ several times. The spectra are about the same. Negligible difference in product quality, but we prefer the Vertas for the following reasons: increased yields, sturdier construction; better dimming solution; driver consumes less power; diode boards can be unscrewed and replaced with new ones, obviating the need to purchase a new base fixture; better customer service; better price.”

SpecGrade LED's Verta 8, Linea, and Flora 5 have all produced outstanding results in our cannabis research plots. Not only do they provide a comfortable environment for the grower, but the lush growth of the plants is simply stunning. Under our methodology, the Verta 8 luminaire consistently yields in excess of 70 g/sqf of dried flower per 6 to 9 week cycle, depending on the cultivar. The quality of the cannabis produce matches that of the luminaires themselves, which are industry leading and best in class. Our cannabinoid and terpene levels match or exceed anything we have witnessed grown under HID, competing LEDs, and even sunlight. I can safely recommend these luminaires to any and all serious cannabis growers looking to make a purchase that lasts a lifetime and performs like a dream. In summation, I highly recommend SpecGrade LED for your horticultural lighting needs in both indoor and vertical cultivation facilities as well as greenhouses. I believe you will fall in love with these white powder coated, solid and sustainable fixtures just as I have, and you love having an attentive and responsive lighting partner even more.

“Hi Rick…The Verta-8s seem to be doing well. We just pulled down 8lbs of dried bud from under a section with them, which is 56.8g/ft2.

“The Extra - 60 is currently over a mother plant in veg that has just exploded since being underneath it. The Flora Series 5 bar is over some freshly transplanted plants that seem to be enjoying them. The Flora Series 10 Bar is over 2 of our larger mother plants. The spread of the 10 bar is phenomenal for full canopy coverage. Its part values are a little lower than I would like for mother plants but it is a big plus that the plants can grow right into the light and not get much damage. This would also be a fantastic light for the 4" and 1 gallon potted plants in the racks.”

“ …overall I did think it was a great light, and I got the same results from HPS and used 40% less power to achieve those results…light was very solid and well built, and came with useful mounting supplies (not all companies provide this)…produced great results for quality…yields were on par with expected when compared to a single ended HPS at 1000W.”

“I L O V E every light I own from you and the Flora is particularly incredible”

" I have been working in the cannabis industry for the last 12 years and have yet to find a fixture that has more versatility, a better spectrum, and is more durable than the Spec Grade VERTA series. Its everything you could want out of one Fixture!"

SpecGrade is quickly making its way to a list of the well-known and like Cannabis LED companies. Their fixtures are well designed for vertical growing and very solidly built. No other lighting company I know offers a 10-year warranty and easy accommodations of the spectrum changes by swapping out solder-free diode boards. While many other LED companies expect and want cultivators to replace the fixture every 3-5 years. SpecGrade is selling hardware that’s made to last, yet designed to evolve.

“ I’ve tried many different LED & HID grow lights and by far SpecGrade’s Verta-8 outperforms all of them. I will never buy any other brand grow lights for my facilities.”