{"product_id":"aether-undercanopy-120w-2-bar-led-kit","title":"Aether Undercanopy 120W 2-Bar LED Kit – Under Canopy Lights","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePut Light Where the Top Light Cannot Reach\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAether Undercanopy 120W 2-Bar LED Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e brings two sealed \u003cstrong\u003e120W LED bars\u003c\/strong\u003e to the lower half of the crop, lighting the leaves and flowering sites that sit in the shade of the canopy above. Each bar delivers \u003cstrong\u003e360 µmol\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e3.0 µmol\/J\u003c\/strong\u003e through a wide \u003cstrong\u003e120° beam\u003c\/strong\u003e, runs on \u003cstrong\u003e0-10V dimming\u003c\/strong\u003e from 40% to 100%, and is \u003cstrong\u003eIP66\u003c\/strong\u003e rated for the wet, humid conditions found under a dense canopy. The box holds both fixtures and a UK power cable, so the pair is ready to run straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 x Aether Undercanopy 120W LED fixtures\u003c\/strong\u003e (model R8W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 x UK power cable\u003c\/strong\u003e with waterproof connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x User manual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e720 µmol\/s from 240W\u003c\/strong\u003e across the pair - \u003cstrong\u003e360 µmol\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e per bar at \u003cstrong\u003e3.0 µmol\/J\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed-dominant spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e with a strong deep-red peak and a small blue band, built to supplement an overhead light during flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect-clip connection\u003c\/strong\u003e - bars click end to end, or link rows with a 3 ft cable; up to \u003cstrong\u003e15 fixtures\u003c\/strong\u003e run from one control line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP66 sealed, passively cooled\u003c\/strong\u003e housing - no fans to clog and nothing to fail in a humid lower canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0-10V dimming (40-100% \/ off)\u003c\/strong\u003e through an RJ11 port, compatible with VIVOSUN and TrolMaster controllers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove or below the canopy\u003c\/strong\u003e - the same bars can be hung overhead for propagation or shelving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ90 lifetime over 50,000 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e (90% of light output maintained), with ETL, DLC and CE certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Lower Canopy Falls Behind\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight from an overhead fixture loses intensity fast as it passes down through the leaves, so the lower third of a plant often receives a fraction of what the top gets. Those shaded leaves and \u003cstrong\u003eflowering sites\u003c\/strong\u003e develop slowly and lag well behind the top of the plant, and many growers end up pruning them away. Under-canopy bars fix the \u003cstrong\u003elight penetration\u003c\/strong\u003e problem at source: they shine upwards into the shaded zone, raising \u003cstrong\u003ephotosynthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e in the lower leaves and giving more \u003cstrong\u003euniform growth\u003c\/strong\u003e from the top of the plant to the bottom without adding heat to the top of the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e run one bar along each row, just above the rim of the pots or slabs so the light does not hit the growing medium. Aether suggest upturned pots with PVC brackets as a simple support; their own adjustable brackets (8, 10 or 12 in) are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect:\u003c\/strong\u003e clip the bars directly together end to end, or bridge two rows with a 3 ft link cable (sold separately), then plug the UK power cable into the first bar. Up to \u003cstrong\u003e15 fixtures\u003c\/strong\u003e can share one control line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove the RJ11 placeholder from the port and run an RJ11 lead to a VIVOSUN or TrolMaster controller. With the placeholder left in, the bars run at full output whenever they have power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimming schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aether recommend starting at \u003cstrong\u003e40%\u003c\/strong\u003e on the first day of flowering and ramping to \u003cstrong\u003e100% by day 14\u003c\/strong\u003e, then dropping to \u003cstrong\u003e60-80%\u003c\/strong\u003e for the final two weeks of flowering to protect the flowers closest to the bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120W per fixture (240W for the pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePPF:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360 µmol\/s per fixture (720 µmol\/s for the pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0 µmol\/J\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixture size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115.7 x 7.5 x 8.5 cm (45.6 x 2.9 x 3.3 in) per fixture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aether Undercanopy 120W (R8W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixtures in the kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectrum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-dominant, deep-red peak with a blue band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeam angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e One 1.16 m row per bar - the pair suits two rows in a 1.2 x 1.2 m tent or bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120-277V AC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimming:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-10V, 40-100% \/ off, via RJ11 port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaisy chain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 15 fixtures (direct clip or 3 ft link cable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixture weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.6 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP66\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum operating temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifetime:\u003c\/strong\u003e Q90 over 50,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e ETL, DLC, CE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under or above the canopy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x fixtures, 1 x UK power cable, 1 x user manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes the kit include stands or brackets?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The box holds the two fixtures, a UK power cable and the manual. Aether sell adjustable brackets (8, 10 or 12 in heights) separately, and suggest upturned pots with PVC brackets as a low-cost support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich controllers can dim these bars?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eAether list VIVOSUN and TrolMaster controllers. Each bar has a waterproof female RJ11 port: remove the placeholder plug and connect an RJ11 lead from the controller for 0-10V dimming between 40% and 100%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow many bars can I run together?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eUp to 15 fixtures can be daisy-chained on one control line, either by clipping bars directly end to end or with 3 ft link cables between rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow high should the bars sit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eJust above the top of the containers, so the light reaches the lower leaves without shining onto the growing medium. Taller pots need taller supports; stacking upturned pots is a quick way to set the height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use them above the canopy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. The bars are rated for mounting above or below the canopy, so they can also light shelving, clones or a small veg area from overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vivosun-grow-hub-controller-e42a\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/vivosun-grow-hub-controller-e42a.webp?v=1787263551\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"VIVOSUN GrowHub E42A Controller\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eVIVOSUN GrowHub E42A Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eDims and schedules the bars via RJ11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aether","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53931040899338,"sku":"LGT-AETH-001-01","price":388.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/aether-undercanopy-120w-2-bar-led-kit-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792294848","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/aether-undercanopy-120w-2-bar-led-kit","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}