[Auntiemogs]

Hi folks. 

I have a Garland Grow Light, which has been fab for bringing on my seedlings (I can fit 28 x 3" pots in the tray). I was seriously considering buying another but was wondering if there were better alternatives?

It has 2x24w T5 fluorescent bulbs but is quite limited in growing height. 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garland-G139-Grow-Light-Garden/dp/B0038NDWME/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1371599539&sr=8-1&keywords=garland+grow+light

Any suggestions?

Mags 

[ConfusedGardener]

It seems rather expensive for what you get. If you don't mind a little DIY, for £7.50 more you could buy 2x double 4 foot florescent fittings (that's 4x  36w T8) with tubes and reflectors from ebay - that's significantly more area/light. You'd also need a bit of bit of electrical cable to wire them together and connect to the mains plus a plug - another £5 perhaps. Then you could either hang them if you have somewhere you can attach hooks (a good idea since you can adjust height as needed) , or make a frame for them if not.

[Auntiemogs]

It seems rather expensive for what you get. If you don't mind a little DIY, for £7.50 more you could buy 2x double 4 foot florescent fittings (that's 4x  36w T8) with tubes and reflectors from ebay - that's significantly more area/light. You'd also need a bit of bit of electrical cable to wire them together and connect to the mains plus a plug - another £5 perhaps. Then you could either hang them if you have somewhere you can attach hooks (a good idea since you can adjust height as needed) , or make a frame for them if not.

Thanks CG, I shall have a shufti when I get back from holiday.     Looks like I may have something to occupy me over this winter this year...

[gremlin]

I am experimenting with a 125w compact florescent in a simple reflector to boost light levels in a dark corner of my greenhouse.

I see they are currently available at £30, which includes approx £20 for the bulb. The  light is OK when switched on, but if switched off to save money the reflector is so big it casts too much shade.