This is a super easy fun and inexpensive way to make a grow light with using pvc pipes and fittings.
Building grow light stand.
To make the legs stick the 2 foot pvc pipe sections in the t joints.
Led grow lights consume less energy and produce lower heat.
Cheap high power led grow lights.
A two shelf unit with 4 foot fluorescent lights was well over 400.
This grow system requires a 3 tier shelving unit and grow light.
Take out a pvc t joint and connect 2 of your 1 feet pvc pipes to make the base of your light stand.
Making a grow light stand.
If you have the money to splurge on a grow light system this 3 tier garden grow light kit from gardener supply is a dream.
This is a simple grow light stand made out of pvc that has been modified based off plans from the university of maryland extension.
This is a easy project to make instead of buying a store bought light stand saving you hundreds of dollars.
Build a cheap grow light stand an indoor plant grow light stand is almost a requirement if you re growing tomatoes from seed indoors.
Not only that they last for a long time as well.
Then stick in the joints the last 2 foot pipe to simply finish your light stand.
2 10 foot pvc pipes i used 1 1 4 inch 2 pvc elbows 2 pvc t 3 way connector 4 end caps using 1 inch pvc pipe and connectors would save you 4 5 dollars.
How to make a grow light stand using pvc.
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In fact for the serious gardener i would actually recommend investing in a commercially available grow light stand because they are admittedly more attractive and sturdier than my solution.
We have been reading up on how to grow peppers from seed which is no easy task if you want peppers before september.
Once you get those things in place there are a few other supplies you ll need to continue setting up your successful seed starting operation.
When i first searched online for growing stands for starting seeds indoors i quickly discovered that they cost way more than i wanted to spend.
Growing indoors with proper lighting is your answer.
Lack of water light and even outdoor space often prohibits year round gardening for many people.
Build your own diy led grow light panels at a cheap cost to start seed and grow your plants indoors without sunlight.
Pvc growlight stand under 20 you need.
Now attach the elbow joints across the top of the legs.
Building your own system is fairly inexpensive and provides a great start to all kinds of plants.