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0 pointsdashundchen2y ago0 comments

Don't many grow lamps emit UV? I would be slightly concerned about potential eye and skin damage over time.

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So does the Sun.

Also, you never look at the light directly.

The sun's spectrum is relatively smooth, whereas there are some grow lights that have a narrow, intense spike of UV designed to match chlorophyll B's absorption. Not all grow lights have this spectrum, but it's worth being careful. It's one of the reasons why some grow lights come with a warning about using eye protection.

antisthenes2y ago

That's a good point, although I'm pretty sure the Sun still trumps any kind of LED grow light output, especially during summer months.

That being said, maybe it's a good idea to use a plexiglass UV filter when using it as a workshop light.

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antisthenes2y ago

So does the Sun.

Also, you never look at the light directly.

AlanYx2y ago

antisthenes2y ago

That's a good point, although I'm pretty sure the Sun still trumps any kind of LED grow light output, especially during summer months.

That being said, maybe it's a good idea to use a plexiglass UV filter when using it as a workshop light.

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