Reflective Sheeting

Light is precious and you will want to maximise usable light from your grow lights. One excellent way of doing this is to use reflective sheeting. As a rule of thumb, use reflective sheeting wherever you can. Any investment in reflective sheeting allows stray light to be redirected towards your plants. This is especially important in a small grow room. Plant growth is nearly linear with light intensity and installation of reflective sheeting will increase the light intensity. Additionally, increasing the efficiency of your hydroponic system will save money in the long term. In some cases, it may also reduce initial costs. Many people over estimate the effectiveness of aluminium foil in reflecting light. Mylar will reflect back over 95% light. Our new, space age reflector agro mylar reflects 97% light. We also offer a long life mylar, which is flame retardant and is backed with a white plastic for durability and to prevent any creasing. Our black / white sheeting is thicker grade than can be found elsewhere for durability and longer life. Black / white is sold in two metre widths and in any length. Mylar is sold in 1.4 metre widths and any length.

Microscopes

Investigate and eliminate a variety of problems with a microscope. Ideal for identifying small pests, and checking small items.

Sharp Objects

Propagators

Propagators are used to provide a suitable environment to establish seeds and cuttings. There is a HydroGarden DataSheet for Fyba propagators.

Sprayers

Holistic Gadgetry

Essential Oils

The use and value of essential oils is once again increasing. Plant alchemy is the ancient art of producing medicines, cures, condiments, dyes, perfumes, etc from various herbs and plants. Basically, the science of plant alchemy works by separation, purification and cohobation (re-still) of a substance until the required results are achieved. The Essential Oil Maker has the ability to extract by:

1. distillation by use of solvent (Soxhletting),
2. distillation by use of steam,
3. distillation by use of boiling water and
4. fractional distillation.

Deciding which method to use is dependent on the proposed base material and the required results. Instructions and recommended reading is provided with the Essential Oil Maker.

Alarms

Don't let your hard work go to waste: alarm your grow room. An alarm provides peace of mind, providing additional defence against having your nurtured plants and quality hydroponic equipment stolen. Don't be an easy target. Our top of the range, general purpose, self contained alarm consists of a lensed, passive infra-red [IR] detector, digital combination lock, siren and telephone dialer. Also included are two window / door sensors and a keychain remote control, similiar to car alarms. Please contact Esoteric Hydroponics for current specifications.

There is no need to read manuals, as the alarm comes complete with an instruction video to demonstrate installing and using the alarm. After setting the alarm with your combination, activity within the radius of the detector (110°, 10m) triggers the alarm. The audio alarm has a stealth mode and the alarm can be configured to telephone up to six numbers. This could for example be your office, your mobile, your pager, a friend and emeregency services. (Please note that we cannot be responisible for false alarms to emergency services. Secondly, unless this alarm is approved and installed by a registered alarm company, you may not be eligible for insurance discounts. Please consult a reputable alarm company for further details.)

The alarm can be configured to activate silently. In both modes of operation, the alarm attempts to telephone up to six telephone numbers and relay a pre-recorded message. It continues until at least three parties has been informed or 15 attempts have been made. IR alarms are not (usually) triggered by pets such as cats, dogs or reptiles. Positioning is key to preventing accidental alerts. Wall mount your alarm to prevent pets obscuring the sensor.