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slugworth · June 3, 2020

2 years ago I graduated from T12 fluorescent grow lights to the 2 foot LED
grow light from walmart that hurt my eyes when I look at them.
Last year I got the 4 foot LED grow light bulbs for some of my fixtures.
I used a mix of all 3 types,with good results.
This year 1 rack was a mix of the LED only and I noticed the plants would lean
towards the original hurt my eyes lights instead of the 4 footers.
I think it is safe to say all LED grow lights are not created equal.
I glued magnets to the backs of the 2 footers to stick them to the shelves but
they were a pain to have so many.Walmart did have a more expensive bulb last
year but I was trying to keep costs down.Maybe I would have been better off.
2 years ago I had to hit 5 different walmarts to get enough 2 footers.

June 3, 2020	#1
slugworth Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: connecticut,usa Posts: 1,150	LED lights vs LED lights 2 years ago I graduated from T12 fluorescent grow lights to the 2 foot LED grow light from walmart that hurt my eyes when I look at them. Last year I got the 4 foot LED grow light bulbs for some of my fixtures. I used a mix of all 3 types,with good results. This year 1 rack was a mix of the LED only and I noticed the plants would lean towards the original hurt my eyes lights instead of the 4 footers. I think it is safe to say all LED grow lights are not created equal. I glued magnets to the backs of the 2 footers to stick them to the shelves but they were a pain to have so many.Walmart did have a more expensive bulb last year but I was trying to keep costs down.Maybe I would have been better off. 2 years ago I had to hit 5 different walmarts to get enough 2 footers.