Lighting For Seedling

[AWnox]

Hello everyone, just wanted to know if anyone had any experiences using a MH from seedling using a hydroponic setup (waterfarm)? I have a 250W MH at approximately 2 feet from the lamp to seedling, would this be too much for the seedling? I also have some CFL that I could use. I place my hand below the 250W MH and there is no heat at where the seedling is so I figure it wouldn't hurt to start her off with her vegging light form the get go. If anyone has any input please do share. Thanks for your time everyone.

 

[DuMpSteRLoVe216]

i keep my 400w MH about 24 inches away then 18

 

[AWnox]

i keep my 400w MH about 24 inches away then 18

So if 400W could be at 2 feet then 250W should be about 1 1/4 away from the seedling to receive proper lighting? I wouldn't want to hurt it now.

 

[moonshine billy]

if it doesnt burn your hand if will be fine

 

[AWnox]

if it doesnt burn your hand if will be fine

Cool. Yeah I also have a 6 inch fan blowing across between the light and the WF so any heat that would be given out is dispersed with the air flow. Even at this early stage of development it needs all the lumens it can get hu?

 

[moonshine billy]

yea get them as close as you can

 

[AWnox]

yea get them as close as you can

Thanks moonshine.....damn haven't had some moonshine since I was in my teens man. Good memories.