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The distance of the light source from the casing
    #8880906 - 09/05/08 06:39 AM (15 years, 6 months ago)

I was wondering, i am using a 32" martha i believe the standard one used by most people that use the martha setup. since you have to make your own shelving for the martha i was wondering, i am using cfl daylight bulbs for my grow. i am not sure of the distance the light has to be from the casing or tray...i am using a low watt bulb i cannot remember exactly the wattage but its low. since these bulbs produce very little heat would the distance have a factor on pinning????  what is recommended??

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Re: The distance of the light source from the casing [Re: tony8404]
    #8881021 - 09/05/08 07:33 AM (15 years, 6 months ago)

From reading RRs posts I gather that bright light is good for getting a good pin set. Just make sure the light isn't so close that it puts direct heat on the casing. Maybe at least 12inches from casing for a low wattage bulb in an open air setup??? If your going to use several light fixtures in your setup make sure the combined heat they put off doesn't overheat the whole thing. If you can keep the humidity up, using plenty of FAE will help avoid this problem....good luck

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Re: The distance of the light source from the casing [Re: Pan_]
    #8881541 - 09/05/08 10:25 AM (15 years, 6 months ago)

I'd suggest keeping fluorescent lamps outside the fruiting chamber.  For mini-greenhouse type setups, get a 48" fixture with two fluorescent tubes, and then hang it vertically from the ceiling, so that the tubes shine through to each shelf.  The brighter the light reaching the pinning area, the better. 
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Re: The distance of the light source from the casing [Re: RogerRabbit]
    #8881729 - 09/05/08 11:11 AM (15 years, 6 months ago)

:thumbup: More simple and effective....thanks
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