Achieve Lush Plant Growth in Winter with THIS Setup
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I have found the perfect led grow lights for my plant shelf! The gorgeous pink hue is a lovely bonus! This is a great way to keep my plants growing throughout winter thanks to the @barrina_us
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✅ VIDEO CONTENTS:
0:00 Introduction: Winter in Melbourne and Plant Growth Challenges
0:15 Using Grow lights to improve plant winter growth
0:52 Choosing Barrina T5 LED Grow Lights
1:29 Unboxing the Barrina T5 LED Grow Lights
2:17 Installing the Grow Lights: Tools and Methods
4:57 Planning Light Placement on the Shelves
5:31 Preparing Shelves for Light Installation
5:58 Close Up Of the Barrina T5 Grow Light
6:24 Demonstrating Light Installation on One Shelf
8:57 Rant About Inadequate Installation Guide
9:15 Ensuring Electrical Safety with Plastic Sheeting
10:50 Cable Management for a Neat Setup
12:30 Testing the Lights: Success
14:08 Plants Back on the Shelf
15:21 Reflecting on Power Usage and Connector Efficiency
16:11 Final Thoughts on Setup and Appearance
TITLE: Achieve Lush Plant Growth in Winter with THIS Setup
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@sarndall 9 күн бұрын
Hi! I put the cords along the back with the ties, so they are completely hidden. You can plug them into a power strip, then plug the power strip onto a timer.
@TheLecaQueen 9 күн бұрын
Lovely, do you have the same shelf? I found that there was limited space when I put the lights in that orientation to move the cables around to much. I would love to see your set up. Please pop it on Facebook if you can.
@constancesmith9273 9 күн бұрын
I have that shelf, or something identical but, with black light casings, black electrical cords and it came with shelf liners. And I totally agree about the instructions.
@kbm4409 9 күн бұрын
Where did you get your shelving?
@TheLecaQueen 9 күн бұрын
Amazon link is in the description
@TheLecaQueen 9 күн бұрын
black cords would be nice!!!
@constancesmith9273 8 күн бұрын
@@kbm4409 I got my shelving from Amazon as well.
@mighty_isis9294 9 күн бұрын
Nice setup. I'm not a huge fan of the Barina lights, they're way to blinding for my small space. However, I truly enjoy my Mother and Soltech lights. For some reason, they're not as blinding and my plants grow just fine.
@TheLecaQueen 9 күн бұрын
That is really interesting. I have both the Mother and Soltech. I find them to be similar in brightness, but maybe my bigger space helps with that perception.
@Wellbaby94 8 күн бұрын
I have 3 sets of 6 two-foot lights (18 in all) hanging from wire shelves in one of my closets. The power cords with the on/off switch is handy when I want to switch individual sets. At the moment only 3 of my shelves are lighted, but when I do seed starting there are times they are all going. The Barina lights have performed beautifully for more than 2 years. All are on times, so fuss free. BTW I thought the instructions were quite good.
@Planty-Mandy 2 сағат бұрын
I’ve had Barrina lights stuck to my wooden shelves with the sticky pads they come with for over a year now and they’ve never come loose. 👍🏻
@TheLecaQueen 2 сағат бұрын
Thank you for letting us know
@angela86753 9 күн бұрын
I like instructions where I can see videos. That said, i got my Barina lights set up in my cabinet quite easily (thanks to watching KZfaq creators)
@TheLecaQueen 9 күн бұрын
Lucky you! As you can see, I struggled through this. I deliberately did not watch any videos because I wanted my innate clumsiness and cluelessness to shine, and it did not disappoint!😁
@angela86753 9 күн бұрын
@@TheLecaQueen Hahaha. You're so funny. I cobbled mine together with magnets on hooks, zip ties, and suction cups. So far, so good. Your plants always look so beautiful and lush 🧡🌿
@omaam1005 13 сағат бұрын
Hi, Sis. I knew when I saw how you had did it that you'd be changing the order of the lights. Good look though. Plants will be happy.
@sergiol114 8 күн бұрын
My setup is pretty similar to yours, and yes, I had a problem too with daisy chaining the light to one power source because the connector cable was too short. In the end I did need to order a separate 100 cm connector cables from Amazon. I connect them through the side of the shelves since I arrange it on the long side, but I think you can try and do it near the wall since you did do it on the shorter side. A bit of a hassle, but, it gives me so much peace of mind when it was done!
@TheLecaQueen 8 күн бұрын
Thank you for validating my concerns. Those connector cables are too short!!
@user-qi7ek6ob6s 9 күн бұрын
What if you put the connectors at the front of your shelf to run along the front edge of each shelf hiding the wire? Then the power cables at the back? I have a similar shelf to yours and I don't like the wires running all over either. :) I love your idea of the plastic sheets. I have old silicone baking mats that I use on my shelves for that purpose. Thank you for being you!
@susiesmith2543 9 күн бұрын
Mine are done by cable ties too. But my metal shelf is silver lol. Cable ties black
@Chris-op7yt 9 күн бұрын
yes you can fully daisy-chain the lights, if the layout and length of leads allows. i suggest using strips of velcro to get the entire layout setup, before securing long term with appropriate fasteners, and then remove the temporary velcro strips. i'm not sure that 5 watts per light strip is going to be enough light. time will tell. i use two led growlights over my large seed tray (for starting veggie/flower seeds) and each light is 100 watts. there are published numbers for approximate lumens/ppf for plants. i know that monstera loves loads of light
@TheLecaQueen 9 күн бұрын
Thank you for that suggestion. I agree about the amount of light, and as I said in the video, it is one thing to look pretty, but how will the plants grow? Only time will tell.
@constancesmith9273 9 күн бұрын
Oh now I see. My barrina is same shelf with lights and everything included. Tip: if you put the twist ties on backwards, for me, smooth side up, you can lower the lights or move them. It won't lock and be permanent. I love that shelf! But I like the direction you chose for your lights. Hmmm...I may change mine. My twist tie will slide back out and redo. It came with velcro for the cords and you can't even see them. I wish I could take a pic. Me being in USA, does that make a difference in product?
@TheLecaQueen 9 күн бұрын
Possibly packaged different, who knows! I would love to see yours, please pop a picture in my Facebook group, find the link in the description.
@constancesmith9273 8 күн бұрын
@TheLecaQueen Don't do the FB but as soon as I figure it out , I'll send a Pic lol. I have a page, it's just been awhile.
@TheLecaQueen 8 күн бұрын
@constancesmith9273 I hear you. Unfortunately youtube is a one way street.
@markgenie1958 9 күн бұрын
Do those lights give off any heat?
@carolstuff 9 күн бұрын
💚💡
@gen_bee 9 күн бұрын
What are the fc numbers you get near to the plants?
@TheLecaQueen 9 күн бұрын
Hello, 551fc for the shortest distance shelf and 303fc for the shelf with the longest distance between the plants and the lights.
@gen_bee 2 күн бұрын
@@TheLecaQueen good numbers!
@malavedmd 9 күн бұрын
I do not like cables. I would try to hide them. You have five connectors, so yes, you can connect all the lights and use only one electric cord if the connector cable is long enough to reach one of the lights on the next shelve. I would connect them in the back because your shelve is like 12 inches deep so it is easy for you to reach the on and off button even if it is in the back and you don't need to have access to all the on and off buttons, only one, the one that is in the electric cable. Hanging cables may have a good use of a plastic tie, also if you get the lights connected you can add the electric cable at a lower level. They send plenty of cables in case people are setting them far apart. At this point I would turn the shelves around and remove only the extra electric cables if the connectors are long enough as a said before, that way you only have to rearrange the plants Your plants are gorgeous. A positive thing about lacking instructions, it triggers imagination and creativity. Thanks for sharing.
@TheLecaQueen 9 күн бұрын
I love your feedback thank you. The reason I could not use all the connectors is because they are too short!!! I think I will take all the feedback you lovely people have provided and make another video trying out all the methods suggested 😀