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I hope i have this right you dont need the fancy grow bulbs just an ordinary fluorescent bulb will do please correct me if im wrong it will save a fortune Thank you
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Originally posted by veggiechicken View PostThought I would put a white cloth over the top, to reflect the light downwards. I started with a tinfoil ready meal dish but it didn't sit very well on the light.
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Originally posted by smallblueplanet View PostWill the wavelength of the light you are using make much difference?
Two pots of lettuce sown and I'll do a test to see which grows the better - in or out of the Box!
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Originally posted by veggiechicken View PostAre you ready for this? The VC/BluePeter version of a Lightbox thingy!
Take one collapsible plastic crate, some spare mirror tiles and small mirrors from Freecycle, a plastic box and a worklight. Put them together ...
Thought I would put a white cloth over the top, to reflect the light downwards. I started with a tinfoil ready meal dish but it didn't sit very well on the light.
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I blame you for it all, BigM. If you hadn't started this off this morning, I wouldn't have spent the day scouring the house and shed for bits and pieces - I could have done something useful like hoovering instead
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Thanks The light has been on for a couple of hours and its just warm. I can raise the pots up to right under it by putting bits of wood or tiles under the pots. I'll start 2 pots of lettuce - put one under the light and the other on the window sill and see if it makes any difference
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Fair play to you that's great Just one warning, they will stretch for that light if it's too far away. If you can find a way to get them right up there they'll be happy. I dont know if your tube is cool running so just watch for any scorching just in case. They should be barely warm if they are cool whites. Defo worth a Blue Peter badge I reckon
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Are you ready for this? The VC/BluePeter version of a Lightbox thingy!
Take one collapsible plastic crate, some spare mirror tiles and small mirrors from Freecycle, a plastic box and a worklight. Put them together and;-
Thought I would put a white cloth over the top, to reflect the light downwards. I started with a tinfoil ready meal dish but it didn't sit very well on the light.
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Originally posted by veggiechicken View PostYours are much bigger than mine, redser
Trying to be serious now - would a longer tube need a higher wattage?
As for lining the box, you could even use sheets of printer paper. I've taped A3 sheets on to windows behind plants to reflect the daylight back and it worked a treat. When you see white, you are seeing the full spectrum reflected so it's very simple but very effective.
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Originally posted by darcyvuqua View PostVery interesting thread as I was just looking into buying grow lights!
Have you broke down the cost in making one if so can you post BM?
if its viable i might have a bash at one too
£76 for this 4ft one:
Google Image Result for http://www.thegardensuperstore.co.uk/acatalog/rootit-grow-lights-system-large-4-feet-small.gifLast edited by Bigmallly; 04-01-2013, 12:37 PM.
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Very interesting thread as I was just looking into buying grow lights!
Have you broke down the cost in making one if so can you post BM?
if its viable i might have a bash at one too
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Originally posted by redser View PostWorth a bash VC. Although I think 8w will be too low. I think mine are 60
Trying to be serious now - would a longer tube need a higher wattage?
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