CFLs

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rajeanno

Member

Oct 11, 2009

• #1

how close can cfls be to week old plant

 

danrasta

Well-Known Member

Oct 11, 2009

• #2

As close as possible with out burning!

 

whiterhyno420

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Oct 11, 2009

• #3

2 to 3 inches

 

DoeEyed

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Oct 11, 2009

• #4

Depends on the wattage - less than 42w, two inches is great.

 

krustofskie

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Oct 11, 2009

• #5

Your going to want some gap when your plants are babies, as the other's said a couple of inches should suffice. When it gets bigger, after about four weeks, you can have the cfl bulbs nigh on touch the plant as they kick out so little heat.

 

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rajeanno

Member

Oct 12, 2009

• #6

thanks guys im new to this growing stuffkiss-ass but also i have 3 26w =100w replacement bulb about a foot away so im gonna put them closer n hope to see better results ......ive noticed its been streching towards the light n i kinda want to keep it as small as possible thanks for the advice

 

Krawnik

Member

Oct 12, 2009

• #7

Put it right above the plant without touching it. You want to get as much light to it as possible in order for it to sprout out and "reach" for the light. The stronger/brighter, the better.