The lumens produced by a grow light will decrease the greater the distance from the bulb. To avoid plant killing heat associated with stationary grow lights, the bulb must be kept at a greater distance from the plants. For example, your plants end up getting far less lumens than you are actually paying for. By moving your light, you may run a tighter plant to lamp tolerance (using more of what you are paying for) without generating plant killing heat. Again, this translates into lower operating cost through high yields.
Moving your light from one end of your garden and back will give your garden light at a much greater variety of angles. This allows more light to reach the foliage at the bottom of the plant, which is normally shaded by the foliage at the top of the plant. As a greater portion of the plant takes part in the process of photosynthesis, lower operating costs result from greater yields.
By moving the light(s) over an aquarium you will more closely reproduce natural light. The moving light will simulate sun and shade and produce healthier corals and invertebrates. And growth will be more even.

 

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Light Rail 3.5
The Light Rail 3.5 runs by a self-propelled 6 or 10 rpm motor; no pulleys, chains, or gears. Ideal for rectangular growing areas or aquariums. The 6 foot rail can be expanded to 9 feet and has adjustable switch stops, to enable various travel lengths. The Light Rail 3.5 Intelli Drive travels at approximately 2 feet per minute. The adjustable Intelli Drive time delay feature enables your lamp to pause at each end of the track for 0-60 seconds. The Add-a-lamp kit allows you to expand the system from 6' to 12', moving two reflectors in-line with one motor.

Light Rail 3.5 Intelli Drive features are:

  • Instrument grade drive motor totally sealed from the environment and runs
    on only 5 watts.
  • Self clutch drive design with automatic traction control.
  • Lightweight, easy to install, extendable 6' aluminum track.
  • Heavy duty carrier wheels
  • 2 Year Warranty


Reflectors not included.

Light Rail 3.5 6 rpm Intelli Drive Complete Kit
$229.95  
Light Rail 3.5 10 rpm Intelli Drive Complete Kit
$239.95  
Light Rail 3.5 6 rpm Intelli Drive Motor Only
$199.95
Light Rail 3.5 10 rpm Intelli Drive Motor Only
$209.95
6 foot rail Shipping may be more due to oversize shipping.
$39.95  
3 foot rail
$19.95  
Light Rail III Drive Wheel Kit 
$9.95
Light Rail III Auxiliary Trolley 
$22.95
Light Rail III Add-a-lamp Kit Shipping may be more due to oversize shipping.
$69.95
 


Light Rail 5 Commercial Light Mover

Designed with the commercial grower and serious home hobbyist in mind, the all new Gualala Robotics Light Rail 5 is clearly ready for work.

From the all new "triple duty" extruded aluminum 8' track, super "wide-n-stable" carriage with steel on steel carrier bearings, to the high torque instrument grade drive motor with ball bearing output shaft and "sure grip" dual drive design. The new Light Rail 5 is more than capable of moving 2 or 3 lamps, side by side or fore and aft. Up to 90 lbs.

The all new Light Rail 5 is quite simply the most capable and versatile Light Mover to date from the manufactures of Light Rail Intellidrive 3.5. Best of all, the dependability you've come to expect.

  • "Triple Duty" Extruded Aluminum Track
  • "Wide-n-Stable" Super Carriage
  • "Steel on Steel" carrier bearings
  • "Adjustable Cross Bar" for multiple lights
  • "Sure Grip" Dual Drive Design
  • "Solid State Advanced Controls" fully integrated PCB circuitry with 0-60 second adjustable time delay
  • "High Torque" instrument grade drive motor with "Ball Bearing" output shaft
  • Limited "LIFETIME WARRANTY"
Light Rail 5 Commercial Light Mover
$349.95 Shipping charges may may due to oversize packaging.
 

Light Rail 5 Fore & Aft Crossbar Mounting Kit

This kit allows the user to mount their crossbar hang their
lights in line with the rail. 

Light Rail 5 Fore & Aft Crossbar Mounting Kit
$4.95
 

Sun Lift Reflector Suspension System

Sun Lift® is a reflector suspension system which allows you to adjust the height of a hood in one simple movement. The tension mechanism will keep the hood in place once it is set at the desired
height. The support strings pull out and retract like a yo-yo. Finally a simple way to raise a hood as plants grow!

Features a Japanese made stainless steel, heavy duty spring. Don’t be fooled by cheap knock-offs. They are simply not as strong or reliable as the original Sun Lift® brand.

A pair can support up to 22 lbs! 

* Hardware Included

Sun Lift Reflector Suspension System Pair
$23.95
 
Light Hanger

This light mover allows you to raise and lower your reflector very simply. It operates similarly to your blinds at home. As your plants grow, you can easily raise the reflector to the desired height with a pull of the adjustment cord.
Light Hanger
$32.95
 

Light Stand

  • Powder coated heavy duty (16 gauge) steel construction.
  • Includes 1 pair of Sunlifts for use with 2 & 4 lamp Tek Light T5 or 4 lamp New Wave T5 fixtures.
  • 2 - 24" lengths of jack chain included for 6 & 8 lamp Tek Light T5 or 8 lamp New Wave T5 fixtures.
  • Designed to accommodate 2' or 4' T5 fixtures or any other fluorescent or HID reflector.
  • Easy to assemble stand – all you need is a phillips screwdriver.
 
 

Light Stand Extensions

Raise the height of your light stand by 24 inches by using our light stand extensions. Allows you to grow taller plants.

Light Stand Extensions
$29.95
   
Sundial 2 Dual Digital Timer
Now hydro systems and lights can run on the same schedule with the Sundial2 Dual Digital Timer. This 24-hour programmable dual timer has a large, LCD readout. Intergrated circuitry handles 15 amps, 1200 watts. Excellent for hydro systems, lighting, pumps, etc.
Sundial 2 Dual Digital Timer
$24.95  (2lb)
 
 

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