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Abbi

So, my grow light conked this morning after not even a year🙄😔. It looked exactly like this one(my mom got it for me so I don't know for sure if that's what brand it was). I would say I was quite happy with this one, my plants in my east facing window maybe grew a bit faster but it wasn't very much. I just wish it hadn't given out as soon. Or is this just what to expect with grow lights? It was pry on 12-14 hours a day. Anyways, should I just get another one of these or try something else? They have to be pretty inexpensive, soltech are not an option even if they are worth it. They have to be able to cover a four by four space in the corner of my bedroom. Its on the floor so hanging lights, clip-on lights and strip lights won't work. What would yall recommend?

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  1. Soup

    Have a look at Barrina light stands (I think that’s what they are called) it’s pretty much just a pole with lights running down it

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    • Abbi

      Ok...just one of those would be enough for the situation i described?

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    • Soup

      I think? But could u send a pic so I can get a better read, these lights generally give out pretty easily as they are cheaply made, Barrina last a lot longer

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    • Abbi

      Excuse all the dirt on the floor...after being off for most of the day I tried turning it back on just about thirty minutes ago and it did turn on. I'm thinking I'd pry better go ahead and get something anyways tho.

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    • Soup

      Ahh okay, I was thinking stuff on a shelf, yeah, try the ones you showed below, maybe check reviews and stuff first tho

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    • Abbi

      I did... one person complained about them giving out too soon but said the seller had given them some more free. And I think they all said the lights were bright and their plants were loving it, so I guess I'll pry go with these. Thanks for you help!🙂🪴

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  2. Abbi

    Also found these on Amazon, what do you think of them? They are cheaper than the barring and look like they would give out more light but maybe they wouldn't last long either?

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    • Molly

      I do have this light but mine is a single. It's bright and covers a fairly large area. My plants are thriving with this light. A tri head would be more than enough to cover a 4x4 area. I have mine on a 12 hr timer and it's still going strong after more than a year.

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    • Abbi

      Ok, thanks so much for the good review! Maybe if I get a tri head that means I can get more plants...😉

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    • Buffy

      Your plants are thriving for sure!! So pretty

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