increasing light levels on grow stand

[ladyslipper]

Originally Posted by rsfrid

Basically you have two options: either move the lights closer or increase the output. This could be with more lights or stronger lights. For Phals (you're lucky here ) you could replace the shop light fixture with one of the newer t8 "skinny light" fixtures (still 2 tube) in daylight or move way up to t5 high output fixtures. Personally I'd try the t8 before I sprung for the t5. I use t5 myself, but have tried the t8's and now moved them to other uses (like Kitchen lights). The t8's are significantly brighter. Hope this helps.

Oh, yeah, daylight bulbs will work just fine. Full spectrum aren't necessary.

Thanks for the response really good info. One question though. how far from the light should a phal be for best results? I have got a few small phals on upended pots & coffee cups to get more height but they are still about a ft or more from the light itself. The larger phals are about 10 inches from the light source. I have 2 in bloom and the flowers are about 5 inches from the light.

I got the full spectrums from home depot or rona in Calgary and didn't think they were pricey (but they do throw heat though). regards Mary