{"product_id":"bloomstar-fluxshield-babo-450c-160w","title":"BloomStar FluxShield Babo 450C - 160W","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBloomStar FLUXshield Babo 450C (160W) – Dual Full-Spectrum LED Board for 60×60 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you want serious power in a small area, the Babo 450C is built for exactly that:\u003c\/strong\u003e a \"Made in Germany\" ready-to-plug-in LED grow board with a \u003cstrong\u003eswitchable Veg\/Flower spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e (including switchable Far Red), a \u003cstrong\u003estepless dimmer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and light output that allows for very high PPFD values on \u003cstrong\u003e60×60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e – without unnecessary frills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Full-Spectrum:\u003c\/strong\u003e switch between vegetation mode (high color rendering) and flower-strong mode at the touch of a button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePPF up to 450 µmol\/s\u003c\/strong\u003e (Veg\/Flower: 355 \/ 450 µmol\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 W (Veg) \/ 160 W (Flower) max., stepless dimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery efficient:\u003c\/strong\u003e System PPE up to 2.8 µmol\/J (Veg\/Flower: 2.7 \/ 2.8 µmol\/J)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor 60×60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e – optionally also for \u003cstrong\u003e80×80 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (with adjusted intensity\/distance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic coating\u003c\/strong\u003e protects the LED board from moisture in indoor setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find suitable additions directly in the shop: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lichtaufhaengungen\"\u003elight hangers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/abluftventilatoren\"\u003eexhaust fans\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/aktivkohlefilter\"\u003eactivated carbon filters\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/umluftventilatoren\"\u003ecirculation fans\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/klimaregelung\"\u003eclimate control\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/messen\"\u003emeasuring devices\u003c\/a\u003e. More from BloomStar can be found here: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bloomstar\"\u003eBloomStar Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Babo 450C works so well on 60×60 cm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FLUXshield Babo 450C is designed for \u003cstrong\u003ehomogeneous illumination\u003c\/strong\u003e: The LED arrangement is chosen so that you get an even photon distribution even at a relatively short distance. In practice, this primarily helps with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003euniform growth\u003c\/strong\u003e (fewer hot spots, fewer \"edges falling behind\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ecompact plant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e in veg mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003emore reserves in flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to the flower mode with switchable Far Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe big advantage over \"one-spectrum-fits-all\": You can \u003cstrong\u003eprecisely adjust the light to the phase\u003c\/strong\u003e and additionally regulate the intensity cleanly via the dimmer – especially for young plants or if you are working with a low setup height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpectrum: cSpec Chroma Plus – Veg \u0026amp; Flower at the touch of a button\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Babo 450C works with a \u003cstrong\u003edual full-spectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e (cSpec Chroma Plus). One press of a button is enough to switch between two characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetation mode (approx. 3550 K):\u003c\/strong\u003e very balanced, \"sunlight-like\", high color rendering (CRI \u0026gt; 95) – ideal for compact internodes and clean leaf development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering mode (approx. 3100 K):\u003c\/strong\u003e strongly red-emphasized, with switchable Far Red – practical for more \"flowering focus\" in small areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePro tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many run the last 7–14 days a bit \"stronger in flowering\" (Flower + suitable dimming level) and pay particular attention to temperature\/transpiration. This is exactly what \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/messen\"\u003emeasuring devices\u003c\/a\u003e and stable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/klimaregelung\"\u003eclimate control\u003c\/a\u003e are worth their weight in gold for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Data (Overview)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomStar FLUXshield Babo 450C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e130 W (Veg) \/ 160 W (Flower) max., stepless dimming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePPF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e355 µmol\/s (Veg) \/ 450 µmol\/s (Flower)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEfficiency (System)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7 µmol\/J (Veg) \/ 2.8 µmol\/J (Flower)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeam Angle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e120°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpectrum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003eDual full-spectrum (Veg\/Flower switchable), Far Red switchable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e60×60 cm (optimal), up to 80×80 cm (adjusted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e40 × 40 × 6.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScope of delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReady-to-use FLUXshield with Mean Well driver (150 W)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e2× LED Hanger (1 set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePractical Tips \u0026amp; Tricks (for better results)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart conservatively:\u003c\/strong\u003e For young plants, prefer to start with a low dimming level and increase it over 3–7 days. This avoids stress from too high intensity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsider distance + dimmer together:\u003c\/strong\u003e On 60×60 cm, you can achieve very high PPFD – often \"hanging a bit higher + dimming a bit\" is more even than \"very close and full power\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlatten the canopy:\u003c\/strong\u003e As even a surface as possible (shoots of equal height) yields measurably more output per watt in small areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eManage heat, don't just measure it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light output is only half the battle – good air circulation (exhaust + circulation) stabilizes climate and leaf surface temperature. Check out \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/abluftventilatoren\"\u003eexhaust\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/umluftventilatoren\"\u003ecirculation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Far Red consciously:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower mode is strong – if you want to stay very compact (e.g., low height), it can be useful not to run the flowering mode \"too early\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean measurements = better decisions:\u003c\/strong\u003e For PPFD\/environment, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/messen\"\u003emeasuring devices\u003c\/a\u003e are one of the best investments if you want reproducible results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ – frequently asked questions about the FLUXshield Babo 450C\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich tent size is the Babo 450C ideal for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60×60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e is optimal. It can also be used for \u003cstrong\u003e80×80 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, but then rather with adjusted distance and sensible dimming level (and realistic expectations for maximum PPFD at the edge).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the switchable Veg\/Flower mode really do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can adapt the spectrum to the phase: Veg for balanced growth\/high color rendering, Flower for more red content and bloom focus. This is particularly practical in small areas, because you don't have to \"fight\" the spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the lamp ready to plug in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The board is fully assembled and delivered ready to plug in (including driver and connection cable).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow loud is the system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board itself is passive (no fan on the board). The noise level in your setup primarily depends on exhaust\/circulation. For quiet setups: use suitable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/abluftventilatoren\"\u003eexhaust fans\u003c\/a\u003e and decoupled mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow high should I hang the lamp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis depends on the phase, plant reaction, and dimming level. As a rule of thumb: prefer to start with moderate intensity, observe the reaction, and then optimize step by step (distance or dimmer – do not change both aggressively at the same time).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I operate the lamp in a humid environment?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LED board is protected against moisture by an acrylic coating. Nevertheless: no direct water exposure, clean cable routing, and a stable climate (see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/klimaregelung\"\u003eclimate control\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else do I need for a complete setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least a stable suspension (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lichtaufhaengungen\"\u003elight hangers\u003c\/a\u003e), functional air circulation (\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/abluftventilatoren\"\u003eexhaust\u003c\/a\u003e + \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/umluftventilatoren\"\u003ecirculation\u003c\/a\u003e), and depending on the setup, an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/aktivkohlefilter\"\u003eactivated carbon filter\u003c\/a\u003e. If you want to optimize, add \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/messen\"\u003emeasuring devices\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich item numbers belong to this model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15590\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGTIN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4260617979892\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e BSC-LED-FS450-CC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManufacturer Information (Product Safety)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e BloomStar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAddress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niederhofener Str. 8, 86972 Altenstadt, Bavaria, Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE-mail:\u003c\/strong\u003e info@cre.sience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomepage:\u003c\/strong\u003e https:\/\/www.bloomstar.de\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomstar-Crescience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45123539697930,"sku":"15590","price":239.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/5700\/0202\/files\/15590-1.jpg?v=1706200505","url":"https:\/\/vetter-grow.de\/en\/products\/bloomstar-fluxshield-babo-450c-160w","provider":"Vetter Grow","version":"1.0","type":"link"}