Halide Grow Light Questions

Olympia, WA(Zone 8a)

An awesome looking grow light just fell into my lap. It is a Halide Grow Light, 175 watt using M57 types bulbs. DH sometimes does computer work for barter, and this is the proposed payoff. I normally do my indoor sowing with cool fluorescents hovering 2” above my seedlings. But this is a whole different ball of wax. I have a short growing season so I immediately though tomatoes and peppers when I saw it. However, I need some advise.

How far above the seedlings should the light be placed so that I don’t end up with fried green tomatoes? (Or leggy tomatoes for that matter)

How should I shield the nearby wall from being bleached without catching the house on fire?

Is this a good light? Any praises or concerns?

Thanks for any advise you can give,

Sandy - Lady Aspen

Tellico Plains, TN(Zone 7b)

This should get ya going
http://osuextra.com/pdfs/F-6401web.pdf
§hirley

Tellico Plains, TN(Zone 7b)

Here is another one

http://www.greenhousestore.com/products/accessories/plant-growth-lighting.html

§hirley

Olympia, WA(Zone 8a)

Thank You Scooterbug. I will enjoy reading these.

Sandy - Lady Aspen

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