Hi wonderful people,
The past 3 days and nights I've been researching and planning my very first grow using CFLs.
I'm really overwhelmed with information and I literally can't get to sleep because I have so many things buzzing around in my head, I would really appreciate any and all help. Here goes.
1. So apparently the CFL's need to be constantly about an inch away from foliage for photosynthesis to happen effectively. To achieve this, wouldn't I have to have a really adjustable light, maybe a desk arm lamp like the Pixar dude? Yet looking at videos of small grows a lot of people have their lights fixed to the box and have awesome lush greenery. Confused.
2. I am by no means an electrician and setting up the CFLs looks like it involves at least a bit of wiring. While I am not so stupid I can't figure out how to do this, I am extremely worried that I'll be creating a fire hazard. Needless to say I would choose an intact house over some bud any day but there must be a safe way to have both. I would appreciate any detailed information on safe wiring techniques and general wisdom on the matter.
3. Although not strictly a lighting matter, what is the minimum requirement for ventilation of a regular sized dresser when using CFL lighting techniques? Quite broad I know but please have mercy for I am a newbie!
Thanks so much for reading and I apologize for my ignorance.
Fesnyng
The past 3 days and nights I've been researching and planning my very first grow using CFLs.
I'm really overwhelmed with information and I literally can't get to sleep because I have so many things buzzing around in my head, I would really appreciate any and all help. Here goes.
1. So apparently the CFL's need to be constantly about an inch away from foliage for photosynthesis to happen effectively. To achieve this, wouldn't I have to have a really adjustable light, maybe a desk arm lamp like the Pixar dude? Yet looking at videos of small grows a lot of people have their lights fixed to the box and have awesome lush greenery. Confused.
2. I am by no means an electrician and setting up the CFLs looks like it involves at least a bit of wiring. While I am not so stupid I can't figure out how to do this, I am extremely worried that I'll be creating a fire hazard. Needless to say I would choose an intact house over some bud any day but there must be a safe way to have both. I would appreciate any detailed information on safe wiring techniques and general wisdom on the matter.
3. Although not strictly a lighting matter, what is the minimum requirement for ventilation of a regular sized dresser when using CFL lighting techniques? Quite broad I know but please have mercy for I am a newbie!
Thanks so much for reading and I apologize for my ignorance.
Fesnyng