My Tower Garden is on my back porch & doesn't get enough sun. Would this grow light be safe to use outside?
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I dont see why it wouldnt work outside BUT not what it is made for. Light is extremely bright so might effect neighbors and I would worry about it being damaged or stolen. Great light tho!
850414
Hi CMS, yes you can use the G8LED 450W outside only if it is protected from water or moisture build up.
1607120
Yes pleny of lights I use mine for sunflower plants and they grew and grew and grew I hope you like yours.
640005
I believe you could, but do note that the instructions state that it "should not be in a be canopy or hood", so it might have heat issues. Also I would worry about the power of this light because it could cause algae blooms/green water if you are not dosing co2.
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I live in Texas so heating is not an issue. On cool nights here I use a lightbulb and this is enough to keep it warm. You should be able to figure something out. I Hang my bulb from a heat lamp by a metal clip from the center frame. I would not say this greenhouse is the most airtight thing out there.
920849
I put a 100 watt flood lamp hanging from the ceiling. Just be careful lamp doesn't touch vinyl top or sides and use general safety precautions when using extension cords. Also, make sure everything is unplugged before watering. I also had all connections out of the weather. This is my second year with this greenhouse and I love it. I only wish they had designed it so you could remove the end opposite the door and had a method of ties so they could be "daisy-chained" together for making a longer unit.
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You can use it, but without a reflector such as: http://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-FLCDG125D-Fluorowing-Compact-Fluorescent/dp/B001UV6P9I/ref=pd_sim_lg_1b (bulb that comes with the hood is for vegetative stage, colder blue spectrum) much of the light will not be directed towards the tomato plants. Use the warm bulb for the flower and fruiting stages. Found this lamp to be of some use for supplemental fill in areas not well lit by the primary light source. Serious (small 4'x4' up to 6'x6') greenhouse vegetable growers are better off with: http://www.htgsupply.com/Product-Digital-Greenhouse-%20600w-HPS-Grow-Light ,use the standard 92,000 lumens bulb that comes with it for flowering and purchase the GrowBright 600w MH Conversion Bulb (72,000 lumens) ($44.00) for vegetative growth.
1722750
Yes, it actually says not to put it in direct sunlight. I grow mine in a shaded corner of my counter.
901930
The light output is roughly that of a 30 to 40 watt bulb so it would not be bright. That said, I bet these would work great for landscaping. I used one for the balcony light and it works wonderfully - another lights up a silk tree in the corner and the effect is very cool. Too much exposure to the weather might not be too friendly for the bulb so keep that in mind. My first bulb, btw, has lasted over a year now.
115863
My opinion is that it would be fine for such. If you needed brighter I would consider the Ray2 light but it might be too much for low light plants.
677654
You want the grow light as close to the plants as possible. Any more than a 6-12 inches away from the plant and it's not going to be very effective. While this grow light is surprisingly powerful for the price, it doesn't cover more than maybe 12 inches or so in diameter. I would use this for maybe a few basil plants or herbs, one head of lettuce, or a smaller pepper plant (e.g. jalapeno).
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I don't think I'll do what you want it to. I use mine to start seedlings (peppers, lettuce, zucchini) and keep the light about a foot or two above lants. From that distance it only throws enough light to fill the area for about a 2' in diameter. You MIGHT be able to grow one or two pepper plants but not tomatoes (my opinion). You'll be better suited with something like 4' t-5 lighting fixture. I use the t-5 fixture to help a miniature orange tree (about the same size as a full grown tomato plant) during the short days of our northern winters
866491
Probably not. Plants need good light and this is not the one. Don't know of any that are better, these small tanks are probably better with artificial plants.
354477
I live in a townhome complex and there is a area to put plants. Due to the rotation of the sun, during the day, each plant receive sun light for two to three hours a day. I would not plant in a complete shaded area, but one that will allow some sun, off and on, during the day. I hope this helps.
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Dear Kay, Yes, you may use this outdoors and it comes with with a glass protective cover for the bulb. I hope this information is helpful for you. -Cory, Plow & Hearth Customer Service
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I honestly do not know if it would be okay to put this light outside, but I wouldn't do it. It is a lovely fixture and looks delicate.
768390
Absolutely, I started all of my garden seeds using this system. If you wanted to keep the plants under this light I would suggest that you get a full spectrum lamp. This will aide in preventing the plants from getting too leggy.
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If your hood is open and not a tube you could do that BUT cooling the light allies you to keep light at a closer level to plants, more lumens equals less stretch and more growth, also add a carbon filter or it will reek