{"product_id":"method-seven-operator-hps-grow-glasses","title":"Method Seven Operator HPS+ Glasses – Grow Room Glasses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSee true colour under HPS – and spot problems before they spread\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh pressure sodium lamps flood a grow room with heavy orange-yellow light. Over a long session it tires the eyes, and it hides exactly what you are looking for: the first yellowing of a nutrient deficiency, the speckling left by mites, a dusting of mildew on the upper leaves. The \u003cstrong\u003eMethod Seven Operator HPS+\u003c\/strong\u003e uses Method Seven's \u003cstrong\u003eHPS lens\u003c\/strong\u003e, developed with \u003cstrong\u003eCarl Zeiss\u003c\/strong\u003e, to balance that spectrum back towards natural colour, so you can work comfortably and actually judge \u003cstrong\u003eplant health\u003c\/strong\u003e while the lights are on. The polymer lens blocks \u003cstrong\u003e100% of UV\u003c\/strong\u003e and carries a \u003cstrong\u003eflash silver mirror\u003c\/strong\u003e coating that takes the edge off the glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOperator\u003c\/strong\u003e frame is a full-wrap design in \u003cstrong\u003eTR-90\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Swiss thermoplastic that is light and flexible enough to wear all day, made with Italian craftsmanship and giving cover at the sides against stray light from the lamps. Method Seven now sell this frame and lens as the \u003cstrong\u003eOperator HPS Classic\u003c\/strong\u003e; UK distributors list it as the Operator HPS+. It is the practical, good-value choice for kitting out everyone who works an HPS room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour-balanced for HPS\u003c\/strong\u003e – removes the orange cast so leaves, flowers and pests show in natural colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% UV protection\u003c\/strong\u003e from a durable polymer lens made with Carl Zeiss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess eye strain\u003c\/strong\u003e on long sessions under high-intensity lamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlash silver mirror coating\u003c\/strong\u003e to cut glare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-wrap TR-90 frame\u003c\/strong\u003e – lightweight, flexible and covers the sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Not Just Wear Sunglasses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrdinary tinted lenses simply darken everything. Under HPS the room still looks orange, only dimmer, so deficiencies, pest damage and disease stay just as hard to see. Method Seven's lenses filter specific wavelengths to balance the colour of each type of grow light, so you see a natural picture at a comfortable brightness – which is what lets you catch a problem early instead of after it has spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear them whenever the HPS lamps are on\u003c\/strong\u003e and you are working in or near the canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the lens to the light\u003c\/strong\u003e: this HPS lens is made for high pressure sodium; Method Seven make separate lenses for metal halide and LED rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for LED rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e: under full-spectrum white or blurple LEDs, choose a Method Seven FX or LED lens instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean with a soft microfibre cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e and keep them away from heat when not in use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Method Seven Operator HPS+ (sold by Method Seven as the Operator HPS Classic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens:\u003c\/strong\u003e HPS colour-balancing lens, polycarbonate, designed with Carl Zeiss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoating:\u003c\/strong\u003e flash silver mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operator full wrap, TR-90 thermoplastic, matte black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLens colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e HPS (high pressure sodium) lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for:\u003c\/strong\u003e full-spectrum white or blurple LED lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\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;\"\u003eCan I use these under LED grow lights?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The HPS lens is tuned for the orange-heavy output of high pressure sodium. Under full-spectrum white or blurple LEDs, Method Seven's FX and LED lenses are the right choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAre these the same as the Method Seven Operator HPS Classic?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. Method Seven now list this frame and HPS lens as the Operator HPS Classic; UK distributors, including our supplier, list it as the Operator HPS+ (HPS Plus).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo they protect my eyes from UV?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes - the polymer lens gives 100% UV protection as well as balancing colour and cutting glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill they fit over prescription glasses?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe Operator is a standard full-wrap frame rather than an over-glasses design. Method Seven make separate clip-on HPS lenses for growers who wear prescription glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Method Seven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53930875224330,"sku":"TLS-METO-006-01","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/method-seven-operator-hps-grow-glasses-default-title-1.jpg?v=1792277428","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/method-seven-operator-hps-grow-glasses","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}