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Originally Posted by bbjm
I have a perfect spot to start seeds under a light on top of my fridge. The fixture is a can light, with a flood type light in it. My question: Can I buy a florescent bulb and stick that in there? What do I need to look for in a bulb? Will any florescent bulb work?
I have a florescent shop light (two bulbs, 24 inches or so). I just really don't want to rig something up to make that work if I can figure this can light thing out. My seedlings on top of the fridge would stay out of the way. I could even put a little fan up there.---------
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By "can light" do you mean regular screw-in bulb socket? If so you may need a compact fluorescent bulb of 85w (not 85w equivalent) or more daylight (5000k). these bulbs are expensive. You should consider 48" fluorescent shoplight type fixtures. Two-tube 24" would not give you enough light to start too many seedlings.
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