
12-11-2011, 03:54 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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Location: Pacific Northwest
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Input on Growbright fixture please
Hello everybody, 
I am back to pick your brains again 
My wonderful boyfriend is getting a new light fixture for me for Christmas 
and I have several questions regarding its capability and installation.
This is a link to the fixture:
HTG Supply - GrowBright 4 Foot 4 Lamp High Output T5 With Choice of Bulbs
A fixture for 4 - 4foot high output T8 lights.
Out of the two bulb choices, I think I would need to use 4 6500K Grow ones. The second choice offered are 3000K bulbs.
My questions are:
Are the 4 6500K bulbs the correct choice or should I choose a combination of the 6500K and 3000K bulbs?
How high above the growing area does this fixture need to be installed?
Am I correct that this light is bright/strong enough for blooming Cattleyas? I would love to add them to my small collection of Orchids.
Your input is greatly appreciated,
Margit
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