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Light question
Trippychefstarted grow question 4y ago
Is my light too far or to close its about 19 inches from plant top 250 watt caligro led at about 65% power
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SpiderMiteanswered grow question 4y ago
The light is to far away. You have a dimmer so you can put the light closer and run it with less power.
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