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By Smooter80
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I looked at it when you first posted but I though someone else would chime in.

There is no info on the spectrums which is extremely important when using LEDs. Just because it's called a grow light doesn't mean much. Even if the spectrums were correct, the red/blue balance is way off.

It's only rated at 7 watts(probably running at 3 watts) so it's not very bright. I would not buy that light.
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By hollyhock
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Depending on how many plants that you have I use these bulbs for mine if I must grow them inside.. I use a clamp socket with a reflector bowl.. and have it about 8 inches above the plants. If you have numerous plants then you will probably be better off investing in a larger lighting fixture. This combination set up is under $20...
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By bcastagna
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hollyhock wrote:Depending on how many plants that you have I use these bulbs for mine if I must grow them inside.. I use a clamp socket with a reflector bowl.. and have it about 8 inches above the plants. If you have numerous plants then you will probably be better off investing in a larger lighting fixture. This combination set up is under $20...
I want to buy this same product, where can I get one?
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By jpappy789
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bcastagna wrote:
hollyhock wrote:Depending on how many plants that you have I use these bulbs for mine if I must grow them inside.. I use a clamp socket with a reflector bowl.. and have it about 8 inches above the plants. If you have numerous plants then you will probably be better off investing in a larger lighting fixture. This combination set up is under $20...
I want to buy this same product, where can I get one?
Old topic being bumped, but I'll chime in...

If you're looking for a simple clamp light socket and CFL/LED screw-in bulb you can get them at basically any hardware store, at least in the U.S.

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