can this be used as a grow light?
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I don't know. I got it because I'm an artist and needed good light to paint by.
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i am using 2 as a supplement to my 2 200 watt CFLs. Just installed them so I will post once they are up for a while. My cucumbers taking up too much of the CFL light so the tubes are run vertically to get all the way to the top of the cucumber as well as lower for my kale and butter crunch salad
1466695
It probably can be used as a grow light because it's a full spectrum light. So it has to have the necessary rays, but I would strongly consider a " grow light " .
1466696
not really i use (Pack of 4) LU70/MED 70 Watt HPS ED17 High Pressure Sodium Light Bulb, Medium... on my flowers and it does great
1466697
I have no idea. I just needed it for my kitchen. I received one light broken.
1466698
Probably for seedlings and to maintain your plants so they don't die threw the winter. If you are growing food you would want something that puts out a lot more light like a 400 Wt High pressure sodium bulb.
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No. The 40 watts is misleading. There is very little light actually given off. Buy another product that specifies how many lumens are produced. You will need two bulbs with at least 3,000 lumens to grow plants successfully. Apparently this fluorescent light is very inefficient, many bulbs with less wattage will produce more light.
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Probably not. You need to get a warmer color temperature light that is closer to 3000K (soft or warm white) to supplement your current lighting. You don't need to have a large lamp to prompt your plants to flower; a smaller CFL along with a full spectrum light will be good enough.
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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.
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I am currently using this light to grow African violets and orchids. I think it has a high enough light output to grow vegetables but keep in mind that the peak light area for the light is only 2 foot by 3 foot. One large tomato plant can take up that much space.
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I don't think it's strong enough for growing plants. I do have plants in my tank but I always end up replacing them after a while as they start wilting away after a while. That light would be inmy opinion only minimally adequate for plants, depending on the type of plants and their needs. Good luck with your growing plans, Benji!
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it's really up to the bulb you choose. this fixture does not include bulbs. I recommend you go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy a 4 tube shop fixture and grow light bulbs, put them within 8-10 inches of your plants and they will continue through the entire plant life. My experience is that grow lights are not quite as effective as sunlight for vegetable production, but they can be pretty effective if you run them 12-14 hours per day, and fluorescent uses much less power and makes less heat than comparable output from incandescent. .
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I use a grow light and it did not damage the plastic. I don't know the wattage (it's not adjustable like yours) but I would imagine you should be fine. I keep my grow light very close to the plastic and it doesn't get hot.
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It should do fine. However, as you'll only get a little sun during the summer months, it would be a good idea to get some augment light, such as a small LED grow light. I keep mine indoors all the time -- it's not going to get too big -- and I have augmented light. Just don't let the temperatures get below 60 degrees as it is tropical.
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They are not made to be used specifically as grow lights or they would be packaged differently. They might help but I don't know for sure.
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Absolutely. This light works wonderfully. I bought 2 so far. I will buy more. Hope this helps you decide. Enjoy!
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Depends on what you're trying to achieve. If growing low light plants you might want to have two of these lights. I don't think one light will be adequate, in my opinion of course.
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No its only made for growing purposes but It is a bright as a black light but isnt one
164481
In an enclosed space yes, depends on what you're growing also. Different plants would like different lighting I found this a great lighting system for vegtative growth it was less then par for flower development by all means you cannot go wrong on the price and quality hydrofarm is on par with many 200w systems of other names
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It should have no problem with that, if its just for the lights, pulling from the grow room might make it hot by the 4th light, depending on grow room size, if your doing a other fan/s for that should work fine
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It can certainly be done. An issue to be faced is the differing distances these two light types require from the plants. HPS generates a great deal of heat and, in most cases, will need to be several feet from the top of the canopy whereas these LEDs will lose effectiveness over that kind of distance.
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I was hoping it would, but my plant did not thrive... although it is most likely because I didn't water it regularly. But I actually moved the plant to the top of my cabinet where it is closer to the overhead lights - and it's doing great. The lamp is great for adding light in my cubical and since that was the reason I bought it, I'm happy with it.
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Yes, I think the bulb should fit in the lamp just fine. I have never used it for growing plants, I use it as additional lighting for my film.