Grow Lights

jhouse · May 1, 2019

I'm fighting a temperature vs light/distance battle -- I bought a new T5 (Sunblaze) system with 6 lights, and am regretting it due to the hear they generate.

With the lights at least 10" away from the seedlings, the temperature is 83 degrees or higher, I've been running an oscillating fan that helps but don't want to run it 24/7.

I am raising the lights higher to lower the temp, but worry that the seedlings are not getting enough light. From what I read, 83 degrees is too warm for the seedlings.
My house runs about 70 degrees or a bit more, so the lights raise the temp a good 10 degrees or more.

I've researched other lighting systems, and am overwhelmed by all the information -- is there a good thread somewhere on this forum about lighting systems? I'd appreciate it if someone pointed me in that direction

Thanks!

Jan H.

May 1, 2019	#1
jhouse Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2016 Location: sw ohio Posts: 153	Grow Lights I'm fighting a temperature vs light/distance battle -- I bought a new T5 (Sunblaze) system with 6 lights, and am regretting it due to the hear they generate. With the lights at least 10" away from the seedlings, the temperature is 83 degrees or higher, I've been running an oscillating fan that helps but don't want to run it 24/7. I am raising the lights higher to lower the temp, but worry that the seedlings are not getting enough light. From what I read, 83 degrees is too warm for the seedlings. My house runs about 70 degrees or a bit more, so the lights raise the temp a good 10 degrees or more. I've researched other lighting systems, and am overwhelmed by all the information -- is there a good thread somewhere on this forum about lighting systems? I'd appreciate it if someone pointed me in that direction Thanks! Jan H.