Quick Question About Led Grow Lights...pls Help!

[chilihead]

Hi all,

So I bought the Mars Hydro 300 LED grow light.

The question is related to the set up: Does the light have to be hanged (set up 2 pic) or can I place it on top of two timber battens ensuring that the line of light is not obstructed (set up 1)?

The only concern I have is by placing it on top of two battens, do I risk overheating the lights?

Look at the pics for more clarification:

 

[kansabis]

As long as the cooling fans and air vents are not obstructed it should be fine either way.

 

[chilihead]

Thanks a lot for that...appreciate it. The fan blows out on top and the vents are on the side so they will not be obstructed. Would the hanging set up have any perks over the other one?

 

[kansabis]

Mainly just allowing you to adjust the height of the light easier.

 

[Dan789]

Assuming that you’ll be elevating your light as the plant grows to keep the optimal distance. If it’s placed too high initially, you won’t derive much benefit from your light.
My $.02, peace.

 

[chilihead]

Going for 18 inches for the veg stage then 12 inches for the flowering stage. I'll just raise the plants I think.

 

[travisk]

What is the best way to get Amanita Muscaria in California?

 

[davidgear]

Cooling fans and air vents are an important part of environment control of Indoor system. But the functioning of the ventilation system really matters. Placing LED's on top of two battens do not obstruct the lights.