how far to set light from plants
773809
It probably depends on what your growing. But these don't get too hot. I put mine 4 - 5 inches away from the top.
773810
The general rule of thumb is 12 to 18 inches, the best thing to do is hold your hand under the light to judge the distance, if it's too hot for your hand it's too hot for the top of your plants. It also depends on how many plants you are trying to cover with the light, keeping the light 12 inches above the plants allows the light to spread out into a wider footprint over your plants while keeping a good intensity on them.
773811
I have no scientific data upon which to answer this question but I keep the light closest to the tallest plant and just feel the plant to assure in the leaves are no more than warm.
2220291
With one plant growing, you can put the light anywhere from 1ft., up to 5ft. The closer the light the thicker the bush. Led's won't burn your plant. The lumens are another story. Some blubs produce 30/40lm. Others, the new generation can put out up to 100lm or more according to the data I've read. Might to check with vm innovations. Happy growing! Mike.
1195968
Probably not, you will most likely need the LED indicated for plants, it has a different light spectrum
1184665
The light range seems to work best at about 4 to 5 feet, but the light is still strongly visible at about 8+ feet away.
2020560
Radiates about three foot radius, distance will depend on the light requirements of the plant. LED puts out minimal heat, so it should not scortch the plant. Have one light on 12 hr timer to supplement the Alaskan winter "daylight",So far so good, because my orchids are spiking blooms and orange tree has not dropped it's fruit or leaves. Good luck
1290074
The light covers approximately a 20 foot area. One light won't cover a large yard.
1133625
Depends on what kind of seedlings. Either way I have found that you must get them very close to the light for the first few days.
577223
it puts out an initial 16,000 lumens. but the light fades very quickly. the good news is that there's no heat generated from the bulbs, so they can be close to the plants. I recommend about 2-3 inches away (no further) from the foliage. I will also add that I was skeptical about fluorescent lighting systems entirely, until it tried these. I am impressed. just keep them close to the plants. (-:
2265174
yes it does; its important to keep your plants at least 18 inches away from the light and try to minimize anything being in contact with the light
1510076
The answer is simply: not very far. If you use all The lighting units in the set and assuming there's no other significant source of light you'll need to be less than 8 to 10 feet max from the subject
164484
Assuming you mean width and not height, I would think so. The light has to be fastened to the ceiling, and should be lowered or raised to cast the light in the desired pattern. The higher it is, the further it casts and the wider space it will cover, but the weaker the intensity. The light is a compact flourecent, and can be lowered within inches. The closer to the plants, the narrower the coverage. If you have it inches above, it casts about 2 feet or so depending on the density and height of your plants, but if you back it off a little bit as I do, it covers my entire 5 foot windowsill and provides more than enough light. Assuming you mean width and not height, I would think so. The light has to be fastened to the ceiling, and should be lowered or raised to cast the light in the desired pattern. The higher it is, the further it casts and the wider space it will cover, but the weaker the intensity. The light is a compact flourecent, and can be lowered within inches. The closer to the plants, the narrower the coverage. If you have it inches above, it casts about 2 feet or so depending on the density and height of your plants, but if you back it off a little bit as I do, it covers my entire 5 foot windowsill... » Read More Assuming you mean width and not height, I would think so. The light has to be fastened to the ceiling, and should be lowered or raised to cast the light in the desired pattern. The higher it is, the further it casts and the wider space it will cover, but the weaker the intensity. The light is a compact flourecent, and can be lowered within inches. The closer to the plants, the narrower the coverage. If you have it inches above, it casts about 2 feet or so depending on the density and height of your plants, but if you back it off a little bit as I do, it covers my entire 5 foot windowsill and provides more than enough light. « Show Less
1610905
I was using it to replace an existing fixture that was broken. They had 4 of the fixtures in the back yard and they were spaced strategically to light certain areas. They were using 60 watt A-19 soft white lamps, which work well. If I were lighting a driveway or walkway with these fixtures I would space them approximately 12 to 15 feet apart on 12" to 18" stems.
1822688
I never kept it closer then 12-18 inches. A lot of people are misinformed and put high powered LEDs to close and end up bleaching out the plants . A Google search will show that around a foot is optimal ..... Your not losing light
2011231
depends on light and ventilation system - light should reach all the vegetative canopy
2265173
It does get warm so I suggest you place your plants at least 12" away from the lamp. This light has produced beautiful results for me. It is well worth the price, and will not only display your plant beautifully, but will produce new growth. I own several of these lamps and my plants are thriving. I hope this helps.
1133623
That is what I use this light for and I keep it on a pully system and keep it 4 to 6 inches from the plants. Keep in mind it will only light a tray of about 15 to 20 seedlings.
1524815
More light in a smaller foot print. Indoor plants will grow out and not just up. The major heat goes up the reflector not to the plants. With a ratchet rope light lift you can keep these 3 inches from the plants and not cook them. More is better here.