I'm not sure what a "grow light" is, but is this for outdoor use? OK, I just googled it. Let me rephrase: Is this fixture suitable for outdoor use AND is it suitable for non-plant light--I just want to light a shed.
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A grow light is a fixture designed to provide full-spectrum light to plants grown inside, such as seedlings or hydroponics. As such, I don't imagine that this light fixture is weather-proof. If your shed does not leak, then you will probably be safe with this unit, but I imagine you could find a light fixture for a lower price that better suits your needs.
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the whole light together works all around as bloom lighting i use it as a secondary source for growth.have not figured out yet what the particular colors function best for all around growth. for seed starting it works as well as a regular grow light it does however induce blooming quite quickly
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The light is incredibly bright. The light is currently at the top of our garage peak and provides light for an area of 30ft by 30ft. The light is daylight bright. The light fixture itself is heavy and kinda of awkward to install. It may be too bright to use in an enclosed space.
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The light may not be strong enough to use as a grow light, unless it's a supplement to other light, say, from a window. It has three levels of light, and the highest one is excellent for reading. The area lit is not huge, maybe a foot by 1.5' square. I would hesitate to use it as a grow light, although I love the lamp, and which they had a floor model.
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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.
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I don't think it is safe to use outdoors unless you live in a very dry climate and it will be protected from the weather (mostly rain or wet stuff). It is designed as an INDOOR ceiling light with fan. When I assembled the unit, I noted that it is not air (or moisture) tight, and definitely not a sealed unit in any sense of the word. I would not recommend using it outdoors except under very protected conditions (like maybe on a porch where there is no chance of moisture getting on it). Also if you have any winds, I wouldn't even consider it. I hope this helps!
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Yes this is a good light for growing plants as long as you use Fluorescent Grow Light or similar in them.
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I planted the Wasabi late fall in an aquaponic system in a greenhouse at 7500' there's no extra lighting. The plant seems to be doing ok. I think it will pick up the pace as we get more sunlight. I could be wrong but I thing it is s bit of an understory plant and can do well in part shade.
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Its an excellent light it should fill all your needs . You can purchase a light for your plants but its not necessary. I love it!
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I have only used them as chandelier bulbs..they have small fittings similar to Christmas lights. My answer to you is they are not described as OUTDOOR LIGHTS.
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i use it on plants that i keep in the garage over the winter. i do use several at the same time. i also use 48" florescent grow lights.
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It's made for outside but i don't see why not you can't keep in a apartment just keep cfls in it. HPS or MH put to much heat off IT COULD START A FIRE. CFLS ONLY If you need more light 400 600 1000 watt get a grow tent from amazon
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According to the specifications it's for indoor use only. I have mine outside but in a fully enclosed fixture so it will not be the weather.
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In my opinion this light is ok for some applications but anemones require a more intense light than this particular fixture is able to provide. LED lights are an economical way to provide light but you need a more powerful one than this unless you have him right under it in a 2 gallon bowl. Good Luck.
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Please disregard my previous answer; hit the wrong key. No, I wouldn't use it outside, totally exposed to the weather. People have used these in their garages, but never completely outside. I use them in my basement, which works really well, but these light fixtures were actually designed to be used in photography applications. People just adapt them for use in their houses and garages.
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As far as I know it's not rated for outside use. There is a small cooling fan inside the light that may break if it gets wet. Great light for inside use if you don't mind hearing the built in cooling fan ( not that loud)
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We have both this light and a grow light and the plants in our tank are doing beautifully. Plus, we cut our electricity bill by more than 65%. We used to have two grow lights, but we are very happy with this set-up now. Hope this helps.