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Making a seedling rack with grow lights was a good idea (lemmy.world)
submitted 18 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) by tty5@lemmy.world to c/gardening@lemmy.world
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Materials:

  • 10x 2.4m ( 8ft ) 2x4s
  • 1x OSB sheet 240x120cm ( 8x4 ft )
  • 12x two led light fixtures for 120cm (4ft) LEDs, 24 cool daylight 18W led lights
  • 3x double light switches - one per shelf, half of each switch controlling every other light fixture
  • Some screws, wiring, wagos
  • Bonus: tapo p110 or other smart plug to turn the lights on/off on schedule

Total cost under $200

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[–] Bigfish@lemmynsfw.com 3 points 17 hours ago

In my setup I have my lights on chains that I can raise or lower. It's honestly a pain. I end up just slipping a couple 2x4 pieces under the trays rather than bothering to move the lights.