Dewality
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Experimental Lighting set up

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Two 55watt CFL's in a box that is 24''x 38'' It seems like adequate amount of light, but it gives off alot of heat. Enough that I turned it off after an hour just to get some input on how how much heat proper lighting gives off and any other helpful tip to my box set up. I have Napa cherry tomato plants under the lights, well its what I hope to keep under the lights. I just would rather not burn my apartment down, so I'm being cautious.

Should I use a bigger box? Keep the flap open? Any opinion would be great. I mean maybe I was just being over cautious....I am new to this indoor gardening.

Bobberman
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Use the 4 foot double bulbs they are cooler and give off way more light over a bgger area!



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