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Produce => Under Glass => Topic started by: meg_gordon on November 08, 2008, 17:48:35

Title: Lighting for greenhouse
Post by: meg_gordon on November 08, 2008, 17:48:35

Hi everybody

Did a quick search on the forum before posting, so forgive me if this has been discussed at length before - I've got electricity in my greenhouse and want to put up lighting - mainly so I can see what I'm doing if I need to go out in dark rather than to force seedlings - although I might get around to that too - what would you advise - is strip lighting the best?

Meg

Title: Re: Lighting for greenhouse
Post by: Tee Gee on November 09, 2008, 11:34:52

I use two 4ft strip lights, one fixed to the ridge and one over my hot bed.

This is my set up;http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Data/My%20set%20up/My%20Set%20up.htm (http://www.thegardenersalmanac.co.uk/Data/My%20set%20up/My%20Set%20up.htm)

Make sure you have an RCD fitted for safety reasons.

Title: Re: Lighting for greenhouse
Post by: meg_gordon on November 09, 2008, 14:54:01

Thanks TeeGee - my greenhouse is 8 x 8, so I think that will fit.

Meg

Title: Re: Lighting for greenhouse
Post by: GrannieAnnie on November 10, 2008, 11:08:41

Tee Gee- some great information - I've copied it to save. Thank you for your expertise.