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title: "My first grow lights! The telescoping poles don’t stand straight so I…"
description: "My first grow lights! The telescoping poles don’t stand straight so I just put the halo lights on wire shelving to shine through. I think the poles would be…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/fQipaoQNS2SCTJGI4q9l9w/QZQ8SiIL2DdoYA6cSFj0bh"
community: "Equipment & Materials"
author: "9thFloorGreenHouse"
published: "2025-08-11T22:20:52.922415Z"
language: "en"
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# My first grow lights! The telescoping poles don’t stand straight so I…

_Posted by 9thFloorGreenHouse on 2025-08-11_

My first grow lights!  
The telescoping poles don’t stand straight so I just put the halo lights on wire shelving to shine through. I think the poles would be fine if my plants were in large heavy pots.

It’s a work in progress!

There’s no electrical outlet on the wall! I have to cross the hallway or traverse 15 feet to get to the nearest one.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4Qxv1kYocRUKyZNQMXApLrSpND1kR0M_qFy1VNOL9Bc/iX03FqtqRQCP4_0AvshzuA.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### SWDK commented on 2025-08-11

They need the light. So do what you can for them. The look great though.

### Mads commented on 2025-08-12

I have bought an absurd number of extension cords and multi-outlet power strips since beginning my plant obsession. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 😆

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